Looking at the 2023-24 Seasons

As we are starting to turn the page to September, that means hockey season is just about here. And here at Clutch and Crab Hockey, we’re ready to go. So here’s some news and notes to start things going.  First off, I’m coming home. Yup, I am moving back to Maryland at the end ofContinueContinue reading “Looking at the 2023-24 Seasons”

Where To Have an Outdoor Game in Maryland

Chevy Chase Country Club Rink circa 2015 While the allure of outdoor games could be winding down for some, there is still some romanticism and hype around playing a league game outside in the elements. That happened recently with a Maryland squad as UMBC played outside and beat Kutztown University 5-4 in the DVCHC WinterContinueContinue reading “Where To Have an Outdoor Game in Maryland”

Women’s Crab Pot Tournament is Back!!

Back in November, I mentioned that it might be time to look at reinstating the Crab Pot Tournament for women’s hockey. It only happened twice in the past and with the growth of club hockey teams in mid-Atlantic corridor, it’d be foolish not to do it– as not all teams have to be Maryland-based, asContinueContinue reading “Women’s Crab Pot Tournament is Back!!”

Time to Bring Back the Women’s Crab Pot Tournament

The Women’s Crab Pot Championship/ Photo via DVCHC In the past, I’ve spoken on the Crab Pot Tournament and the lineage behind it. It will resume this year with Navy hosting Maryland, Stevenson, and Towson for the Maryland-centric title. After the pause in the 2020-21 season due to COVID, it’ll be a nice resumption whenContinueContinue reading “Time to Bring Back the Women’s Crab Pot Tournament”

Maryland Hockey Reopening Update: September 3rd

Despite hold a main camp with many players from around the country, there’s no certainty that the Maryland Black Bears will be given the go-ahead to start their season at home. Black Bear Sports and Entertainment group owner Murry Gunty has been very outspoken on Twitter about the Maryland state plan to reopen sports forContinueContinue reading “Maryland Hockey Reopening Update: September 3rd”