BLAINE, MN– The culmination of the 2022-23 NAHL Season took place this past week in Blaine, Minnesota at Fogerty Arena where the four playoff division winners took to the ice to battle for the Robertson Cup. The Maryland Black Bears, winners of the East Division, took on the Austin Bruins, winners of the Central Division.Continue reading “Black Bears Robertson Cup Bid Ends, Drop Series to Austin”
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Black Bears Take East Division With Split in Maine
LEWISTON, ME– After a sweep at home, the Black Bears headed on the road to try and win the East Division against Maine. Knowing it wouldn’t come easy, the Black Bears used the momentum from their third period Friday into Saturday to split the weekend, but win the East Division Final three games to oneContinue reading “Black Bears Take East Division With Split in Maine”
Black Bears Take 2-0 Series Lead After Home Weekend Sweep
ODENTON, MD– A rematch of the 2021 East Division Final started with a different look. The Maryland Black Bears held home-ice and were welcoming the Maine Nordiques for the first two games of the series. After a shaky start, the Black Bears finally got into their zone and swept their home start and are upContinue reading “Black Bears Take 2-0 Series Lead After Home Weekend Sweep”
Black Bears Sweep Northeast, Head to East Final
ATTLEBORO, MA– After taking two at home, the Maryland Black Bears headed up to Attleboro to take on the Northeast Generals in need of only one win to get back to the East Division Final. While Northeast made a big push back towards Maryland, the Black Bears got the job done and won 3-1 toContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Northeast, Head to East Final”
Black Bears Take First Two Games of Eastern Semis
ODENTON, MD– Heading into the franchise’s second playoff appearance, the Maryland Black Bears looked to get things started on home ice in a big way. Friday night proved that, but Saturday night was a little tougher. Regardless of the situation, the Black Bears shone through and swept both games in Maryland, looking to close outContinue reading “Black Bears Take First Two Games of Eastern Semis”
Skoog Signs AHL Deal; Becomes First Black Bears Alum to Sign North American Deal
In a record breaking season, the Maryland Black Bears can add another milestone to their season and franchise with their first alumni signing a pro contract in North America. Wilmer Skoog (2019-20) signed a one-year AHL deal with the Florida Panthers and will play with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL for the 2023-24 season. Continue reading “Skoog Signs AHL Deal; Becomes First Black Bears Alum to Sign North American Deal”
Black Bears Split With Danbury Heading Into Playoffs
ODENTON, MD– After last weekend’s idle week, the Black Bears came back to the ice for their final regular season match-up knowing they were the first seed in the East and knowing who they’d take on in the first round. With that, the Black Bears rested some of their players on the weekend as theyContinue reading “Black Bears Split With Danbury Heading Into Playoffs”
Black Bears Sweep Rebels in Last Regular Season Road Trip
SEWELL, NJ– In their last road trip of the regular season, the Maryland Black Bears looked to stay perfect when traveling to Hollydell to take on the Rebels. It did take a little work, but the depth and perseverance of Maryland shone through with a sweep of the Rebels and going closer to the regularContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Rebels in Last Regular Season Road Trip”
Black Bears Salvage Split with Northeast
ODENTON, MD– In what could be a preview of the first round, the Maryland Black Bears welcomed the Northeast Generals in their last regular season meeting. While it was a grind between the two squads, it was a push for the series; with each team taking a game on the weekend. FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2023:Continue reading “Black Bears Salvage Split with Northeast”
Black Bears Dominate Johnstown in Three-Game Sweep
ODENTON, MD– In their final match-up against Johnstown in the regular season, the Maryland Black Bears looked to clinch a playoff spot with at least two wins on the weekend. Maryland got greedy and took at three games to sweep the weekend and clinched a berth into the Robertson Cup playoffs. It also marked theContinue reading “Black Bears Dominate Johnstown in Three-Game Sweep”