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 toContinueContinue 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 overContinueContinue 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) ColinContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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/FOHSContinueContinue 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 sweptContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Head to Cup Final After Sweep of Minot”

Black Bears Overcome Rocky Friday With Dominant Saturday

DANBURY, CT– After clinching a bye-weekend for the play-in round, the Maryland Black Bears looked to inch closer to winning the East Division regular season title. However, the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks had other plans on Friday, as they hoped all over the Black Bears. Maryland responded big on Saturday to earn a split onContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Overcome Rocky Friday With Dominant Saturday”

Despite Late Push, Black Bears Drop 4-3 Decision to Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, PA– In a midweek, one-off game, the Maryland Black Bears made their last trip of the regular season to Western PA to take on Johnstown. While Maryland had a very late push, they could not overcome a rough first 40 minutes and drop the Wednesday game 4-3.  File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media FactionContinueContinue reading “Despite Late Push, Black Bears Drop 4-3 Decision to Johnstown”

Black Bears Sweep New Hampshire

HOOKSETT, NH– After a humbling weekend, the Maryland Black Bears were looking for redemption, as they made their last trip up to New Hampshire to take on the Mountain Kings. Maryland responded with a flurry of goals on Friday, while winning a much tighter game Saturday to take home the weekend sweep.  File Photo: JonContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep New Hampshire”

Black Bears Swept in New Jersey

MIDDLETOWN, NJ– Coming off clinching a playoff berth last weekend, the Maryland Black Bears headed up to New Jersey for the last time in the regular season. Knowing they would always get the best out of the opposition, the Black Bears were caught a bit off-guard this weekend and were swept for the first timeContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Swept in New Jersey”