Black Bears Net Four Points in Elmira

ELMIRA, NY– In the first meeting between the two teams, the Black Bears tried to set the tone early for themselves on Friday. While they got out big Friday, they held onto for a shootout win. Saturday's game, they took the lesson learned and took four points on the weekend. File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHSContinue reading "Black Bears Net Four Points in Elmira"

Black Bears Split in New Hampshire

HOOKSETT, NH– After a gut-check weekend at home, the Maryland Black Bears set out on the road to take on the New Hampshire Mountain Kings in their first match-up of the season. After a solid Friday night, a third period in Saturday's game forced a split this weekend. File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media FactionContinue reading "Black Bears Split in New Hampshire"

Black Bears Salvage Split in Rochester

FAIRPORT, NY– In their first divisional road trip of the year, the Maryland Black Bears went up to northwestern New York to take on the Rochester Jr. Americans. While Friday night didn’t provide the desired results, a four goal outburst in 4:28 at the end of the second period provided the offense needed to preserveContinue reading "Black Bears Salvage Split in Rochester"

Black Bears Snag Two Wins at NAHL Showcase

BLAINE, MN– Another year, another NAHL Showcase for the Maryland Black Bears, as they and the rest of the teams in the league embark on Blaine, Minnesota for the biggest event in size of the NAHL calendar. While the games have been reduced from four to three, the Black Bears looked to make the mostContinue reading "Black Bears Snag Two Wins at NAHL Showcase"

Three Black Bears Takeaways vs. Danbury, 9/20-21

For home series, rather than write-up a game report that you can see on the Black Bears official site, I figured I could do three takeaways from the home weekend that was. This initial installment will be for the past weekend against Danbury. The Black Bears pulled off the sweep of the Jr. Hat Tricks,Continue reading "Three Black Bears Takeaways vs. Danbury, 9/20-21"

Black Bears Announce Eight Returnees for ’24-25

It’s hard to imagine that the Maryland Black Bears season is about to start, but with opening night four weeks away, the Black Bears made some player announcements with eight players returning from the 2023-24 East Division championship squad. With six forwards and two defensemen being named, the core of the Black Bears will beContinue reading "Black Bears Announce Eight Returnees for ’24-25"

Black Bears Pick Ten in 2024 NAHL Draft

The NAHL Draft has come and gone with the Maryland Black Bears looking to restock their roster after 11 overage players moved onto their college career. With their record, the Black Bears were slated to pick 33rd in every round, but some wheeling and dealing happened to change that.  Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction. RightContinue reading "Black Bears Pick Ten in 2024 NAHL Draft"

2023-4 MBB Year in Review: My Wishes for 2024-25

As with every year, this is the spot I want to share my thoughts on what I would wish for going ahead into the next season. The obvious ones aren't there-- like get back to the Robertson Cup and win it all-- because it's too obvious. These are more on what I would want toContinue reading "2023-4 MBB Year in Review: My Wishes for 2024-25"

2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers Part 2

With 11 age-out players, the Black Bears had plenty of experience on their roster this past season. Due to so many outgoing players, I’ve decided to split it up, ending with the returning players. (All stats are total from the Black Bears. All photos via Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction) Luke Amell, 6g, 21a, 27pts: Coming overContinue reading "2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers Part 2"

2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers, Part 1

With 11 age-out players, the Black Bears had plenty of experience on their roster this past season. Due to so many outgoing players, I’ve decided to split it up, starting with the one-year players from this year’s Black Bears squad. (All stats are total from the Black Bears. All photos via Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction) ColinContinue reading "2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers, Part 1"