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"

2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Standard Bearers

After the 2022-23 season, the 2023-24 edition of the Maryland Black Bears had a big bar to try and hurdle if they wanted to get back to Blaine and challenge for the Robertson Cup. Setting a franchise-record in wins and points, as well as winning the East Division in both the regular season and playoffs,Continue reading "2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Standard Bearers"

Black Bears Drop Heartbreaking Final Game

BLAINE, MN– In their first trip to the Robertson Cup Final, the Maryland Black Bears took on the regular season champion Lone Star Brahmas. In a very hard-fought, tightly contested match-up, the Black Bears fell just short of the title, dropping the final game of the year by a score of 4-2.  Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHSContinue reading "Black Bears Drop Heartbreaking Final Game"

Black Bears Head to Cup Final After Sweep of Minot

BLAINE, MN– Returning to the Robertson Cup tournament for the second straight year, the Maryland Black Bears looked to flip the script on their semifinals loss last season. Before thinking of Tuesday’s championship, they had to get two wins over the Minot Minotauros. After quick starts and steady work through out, the Black Bears sweptContinue reading "Black Bears Head to Cup Final After Sweep of Minot"

Black Bears Split in Maine, Set Up Game 5 Sunday

LEWISTON, ME– After two tight games in Odenton, the Maryland Black Bears headed up to Lewiston to take on the Nordiques in the East Division Final for Games 3 and 4. After a tightly contested Games 1 and 2, it was more of the same for 3 and 4 with each team getting a winContinue reading "Black Bears Split in Maine, Set Up Game 5 Sunday"