Maryland Black Bears 2021 East Division Final Preview

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction The two newest teams in the NAHL East Division will face off for the divisional title starting this week. With Maryland taking out Johnstown and Maine defeating New Jersey, the Black Bears and Nordiques are heading for a collision course for the right to play in Blaine, Minnesota for theContinue reading "Maryland Black Bears 2021 East Division Final Preview"

Black Bears Advance After Comeback Win

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction Odenton, Maryland can now be called Upset City. Saturday night, the Maryland Black Bears overcame three deficits against the Johnstown Tomahawks and used two goals in 37 seconds to take the deciding Game Five, upset the top-seed in the division, and win their first playoff series in franchise history.Continue reading "Black Bears Advance After Comeback Win"

Split at Home Forces Black Bears to Game Five

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction For the first time in franchise history, the Black Bears played in front of their home fans at The Den in Piney Orchard. While it was a typical tight affair with the Johnstown Tomahawks, the Black Bears won on Wednesday, but couldn't close it out Thursday-- forcing into aContinue reading "Split at Home Forces Black Bears to Game Five"

Black Bears Overcome Slow Start, Come Back Home in an Even Series

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction There's an old adage that says a playoff series doesn't start until the road team wins a game. Thanks to Saturday night's win in Johnstown, the Maryland Black Bears have made this a series. Game One wasn't as great for the Black Bears on the scoreboard, but if you takeContinue reading "Black Bears Overcome Slow Start, Come Back Home in an Even Series"

Maryland Black Bears 2021 East Division Semi-Final Preview

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction On Friday, the Maryland Black Bears will step into their first playoff game in franchise history, as they take on their rivals from Western PA, the Johnstown Tomahawks. Albeit, it is a one-sided rivalry with Johnstown having an all-time record of 7-21-7 record over the Black Bears, this seasonContinue reading "Maryland Black Bears 2021 East Division Semi-Final Preview"

Black Bears Clinch Playoff Spot

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction For the first time in franchise history, the Maryland Black Bears are headed to the post-season. With the Maine Nordiques beating the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks in regulation Friday night allowed the Black Bears to clinch a spot on points percentage. Especially considering the 2019-20 season was cut short dueContinue reading "Black Bears Clinch Playoff Spot"

Marathon Week Leads to Sprint Run for Black Bears

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction Friday night, Mother Nature tried to give the Maryland Black Bears an extra day to their marathon week of six games in eight days. The lights did come back on in the rink, but the Black Bears couldn't get the win in the late-night due, dropping a 5-0 decision toContinue reading "Marathon Week Leads to Sprint Run for Black Bears"

Reworked Schedule Gives Black Bears Six Games in Eight Day Stretch

Photo by Jon Pitonzo, FOHS Media Faction When I last wrote about the Black Bears before real-life, work, and apathy towards writing happened, they were mired in a pretty big skid of eight games. Unfortunately, it got to the a franchise-record 12 games before they finally broke through into the win column. After the downContinue reading "Reworked Schedule Gives Black Bears Six Games in Eight Day Stretch"

Lacey Eden Arrives on National Scene

Photo: Tom Lynn/ University of Wisconsin Athletics With two game-winning goals, including the title-clinching overtime winner, it's probably safe to say that Lacey Eden's arrival season in the NCAA can be deemed a success. While there's still the NCAA tournament to go, the Annapolis native has been nothing but stellar in her first season withContinue reading "Lacey Eden Arrives on National Scene"

Attempting to Snap Slide as Crunch Time Hits for Black Bears

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction Bear down. It's not just a clever pun, but it needs to become the mantra for the Maryland Black Bears right now. Mired in an eight-game losing skid, you have to feel it's a frustrating feeling for these young men. A team that got out to a lightning start,Continue reading "Attempting to Snap Slide as Crunch Time Hits for Black Bears"