2022-23 Season in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers

It goes along with the junior hockey territory, but it doesn’t make it much easier. Whether it was for a long time for a single-season, saying farewell to the players graduating from junior hockey is always a tough task. The over-age players from this year are a mixed bag from players who have been inContinueContinue reading “2022-23 Season in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers”

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 upContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Take 2-0 Series Lead After Home Weekend Sweep”

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 outContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Take First Two Games of Eastern Semis”

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 theContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Dominate Johnstown in Three-Game Sweep”

Black Bears Secure Split on Old Bay Weekend

ODENTON, MD– After a weekend on the road, the Black Bears returned home for a tough match-up against the high powered Northeast Generals. While Friday night wasn’t the best for the Black Bears, Saturday had the power of Old Bay flowing through Piney Orchard Ice Arena and allowed for the Black Bears to score aContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Secure Split on Old Bay Weekend”

Black Bears Kick Off 2023 With Sweep of Maine

ODENTON, MD– After three weeks off, the Maryland Black Bears took the ice to kick off 2023, hoping that there wasn’t too much rust on them heading into the new year. After a slowish start, the skill and depth of the Black Bears was on display, as they were able to take both games fromContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Kick Off 2023 With Sweep of Maine”

Black Bears Take Three of Four Points in Classic Weekend Against Maine

LEWISTON, ME– In their last series of the 2022 calendar year, the Maryland Black Bears made the trip up to Maine to take on the Nordiques for the first time this season. Two teams that historically have matched up very well put on another show this weekend, with both games going to extra time andContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Take Three of Four Points in Classic Weekend Against Maine”

Black Bears Keep Hot With Three-Game Sweep of Johnstown

ODENTON, MD– Coming off a hard fought weekend in Johnstown, the Black Bears played host to the Tomahawks this past weekend. Thanks to quick starts and holding the offensive momentum for most of the series, the Black Bears took all three games on the weekend against Johnstown to extend their lead in the East Division. ContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Keep Hot With Three-Game Sweep of Johnstown”

Black Bears Split Weekend Versus Defending Champs

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction MIDDLETOWN, NJ– Heading into the weekend on a five-game win streak, the Maryland Black Bears went to Middletown, New Jersey to take on the defending champs on the Titans’ opening weekend. With banners raised and some gloves dropped, the Black Bears would have to leave New Jersey with aContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split Weekend Versus Defending Champs”

Black Bears Get Three Wins in Statement Showcase Appearance

Photo Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction BLAINE, MN– This won’t be your typical weekly review. The Showcase being four games would be plenty of writing and not really give the proper service to what was shown out of the Maryland Black Bears this week. This Showcase showed what this Black Bears team is capable ofContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Get Three Wins in Statement Showcase Appearance”