Another Weekend Sweep for Black Bears

ODENTON, MD– After a road sweep last weekend, the Maryland Black Bears looked to do it again on home ice, as they welcomed the New Jersey Titans to Piney Orchard for the last time this regular season. After a slower than normal start and bad bounces, the Black Bears were able to overcome and sweepContinueContinue reading “Another Weekend Sweep for Black Bears”

Black Bears Split Opening Weekend

This weekend, the Maryland Black Bears were able to put a bow on the success of last season while trying to find their way in the 2023-24 season. They faced off against their rivals from Johnstown and after a rough Friday night, they made Saturday night memorable and split the weekend against the Tomahawks.  Photo:ContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split Opening Weekend”

Black Bears Get Three of Four Points in Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, PA–  After a midweek game, the Black Bears went back on the road to Johnstown for the week, taking on the rival Tomahawks. Despite having three games in the past week in the bag, the Black Bears were able to keep their conditioning up and battle back multiple times; but were only able toContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Get Three of Four Points in Johnstown”

Black Bears Sweep Competition for Second Straight Weekend

ODENTON, MD– Coming off a bye-weekend, the Maryland Black Bears took to the Piney Orchard ice having gone undefeated there all year (7-0-0) and still holding the top record of the NAHL. They welcomed in the Philadelphia Rebels for Veterans Day weekend, but were terrible hosts, as they swept the Rebels on the weekend, extendingContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Competition for Second Straight Weekend”

Black Bears Split Weekend in First Trip of the Season to Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, PA– Making their first trip to Johnstown, the Maryland Black Bears came in riding a four-game winning streak. Taking on an old foe, the Black Bears fought and clawed all weekend long, but the tight-checking history between these two teams showed itself again, as the Black Bears would have to settle for a splitContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split Weekend in First Trip of the Season to Johnstown”

Welcome the Defending the Den Podcast

Coming this 2022-23 season, PodcastMonsters.com and Chesapeake Hockey Week will welcome the Defending The Den Podcast. This latest podcast will follow the Maryland Black Bears and the ins-and-outs of their season. While it used to be a big part of the Chesapeake Hockey Week, I felt it was time for a change. The Black BearsContinueContinue reading “Welcome the Defending the Den Podcast”

Black Bears Heartbreakingly Swept in Two One-Goal Games

ODENTON, MD– Knowing there is pressure coming in the standings, the Maryland Black Bears looked to get back on track this weekend against the Jamestown Rebels. With only four wins in their last ten coming into the series, Maryland had to figure out their slump quickly as we enter the last few weeks of theContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Heartbreakingly Swept in Two One-Goal Games”

Black Bears Sweep Northeast; Take East Lead

ODENTON, MD– In the first of what will be many important weekends to come, the Maryland Black Bears welcomed the Northeast Generals to The Den for control of first place in the East Division early in the season. Thanks to the specialty teams of Maryland, the Black Bears were able to sweep the Generals andContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Northeast; Take East Lead”

Black Bears Finish Long Weekend with Three Points in Two Games

MIDDLETOWN, NJ/JOHNSTOWN, PA– A most interesting weekend for the Maryland Black Bears, as they we the visitors for two different home openers in two different cities. While the travel was long, the Black Bears looked sharp for the most part and came out of it with a 1-0-1 weekend. Photo via New Jersey Titans/ @NAHLTitansContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Finish Long Weekend with Three Points in Two Games”

Black Bears Drop Two in Last Two NAHL Showcase Games

BLAINE, MN– After a successful first two games, the Maryland Black Bears had a bit of bad luck in their final two games, dropping both of them to a score of 4-2. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17th, 2021: BLACK BEARS (2) vs. Odessa Jackalopes (4): The Black Bears were able to get off to a quick startContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Drop Two in Last Two NAHL Showcase Games”