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: 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 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 Sweep Clinches Playoff Berth

ODENTON, MD– With a playoff spot on the line, the Maryland Black Bears hosted the New Hampshire Mountain Kings for a two-game set. Thanks to scoring depth throughout the line-up, the Black Bears were able to not only sweep New Hampshire, but also lock their spot into the Robertson Cup Playoffs. Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS MediaContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Clinches Playoff Berth”

Black Bears Salvage Split Heading Into Bye Week

ODENTON, MD– In their last match-up of the regular season, the Maryland Black Bears welcomed the Northeast Generals. While Friday night was marred with self-inflicted errors by Maryland, they were able to come back on Saturday to salvage a split on the weekend.  Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2nd, 2024: BLACK BEARSContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Salvage Split Heading Into Bye Week”

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 Back On Top After Weekend Sweep of Maine

ODENTON, MD– Coming off a much deserved break for the holidays, the Maryland Black Bears took to home ice to welcome both the 2024 calendar year and the Maine Nordiques in a battle of the top teams in the East Division. Despite a few hiccups, the Black Bears came back rested and with a purposeContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Back On Top After Weekend Sweep of Maine”