June 2024

Barry Almeida Announced as New Hockey Director for MassConn United and Enfield Twin Rinks

March 10, 2024

MassConn United 2011 Tier I are EHF PeeWee Major Gold Division Champions

March 10, 2024

MassConn United U14 Girls are Massachusetts State Champions

March 10, 2024

MassConn United 2013 Elites are EHF Division Champions

March 10, 2024

MassConn United 2015 Tier I are EHF Mite Major Gold Division Champions

March 2024

In a remarkable incident that unfolded on December 20, 2022, at the Ice World Maryland ice rink, a young skater faced a life-threatening medical emergency that quickly turned into cardiac arrest. This heart-stopping moment was met with swift and heroic action from the staff, showcasing the commitment of Black Bear Sports Group to prioritize the …

March 2024

Repost from CBS21 YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — It was a warm day outside, but many spent their time inside on Sunday for the annual Special Olympics PA indoor winter competition. Officials said it was the fourth year that the games were being held in York County. CBS21 was at the York Ice Arena for …

February 2024

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear to manage arena in Detroit Brighton, MI – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has taken over the operations of the arena commonly known as the Kensington Valley Ice House (the “Arena”). The Arena features three ice sheets, a bar/restaurant and a concessions area. The …

January 2024

Gear up for an extraordinary hockey expedition as Phantoms Selects take center stage at the World Hockey Championships in the picturesque city of Innsbruck, Austria. As one of the few North American teams invited to this elite international event, our boys will face off against top AAA Hockey Clubs from 15 countries, showcasing their skills …

August 2023

2023 USHL Clark Cup Champion Youngstown Phantoms affiliated academy to field teams at U18, U16 and U15 Bethesda, MD – Black Bear Sports Group, Co-owner of the 2023 USHL Clark Cup Champion Youngstown Phantoms, has announced the formation of the Black Bear National Academy. The program will begin play in the 2024/25 season and will …

August 2023

Bethesda, MD – Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with the New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute (NJOI) and will now be known as the official orthopedic provider for SportsCare Ice Arena and Skylands Ice World as well as the North Jersey Skyland Kings and NJ Jets Youth Hockey Clubs. NJOI, a leader …

August 2023

Monmouth Junction, New Jersey – The Princeton Tiger Lilies Tier 1 and Tier 2 Girls Hockey Club are pleased to announce Olympic Gold medal winner Shelley Looney as their new General Manager. Additionally, Shelley will be taking on the role of Northeast Regional Director of Girls’ Hockey for Black Bear Sports Group. “Growing girls’ hockey …

July 2023

Repost from NGHL [Bethesda, MD] – The National Girls Hockey League (NGHL) is thrilled to announce its upcoming milestone as it prepares to embark on its fifth season for 2023-24. Over the past years, the NGHL has become the leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional opportunities for girls in hockey nationwide. With its supplementary schedule, well-run …

July 2023

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear to manage arena in Detroit Hazel Park, MI – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has taken over the operations of the arena commonly known as Hazel Park Viking Ice Arena (the “Arena”). The Arena features two ice sheets, a gym, and a concessions area. …

April 2023

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear to manage East Lansing Arena East Lansing, MI – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired the arena commonly known as Suburban Ice East Lansing, which, as part of the transaction, has been renamed the East Lansing Ice Cube (the “Arena”). The Arena features two …

February 2023

Rockville, MD – An affiliate of Black Bear Sport Group, Inc. has entered into an agreement to operate the youth hockey club P.A.L. Ice Hockey. P.A.L. has 10 Tier I youth hockey teams, 13 Tier II hockey teams and 3 junior teams and has perennially been one of the premier youth hockey organizations on Long …

January 2023

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear enters into long-term lease Rockville, MD – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has entered into a long-term lease to operate the AAA youth club, Team Maryland. Team Maryland has seven AAA youth hockey teams and has perennially been the premier youth hockey organization in …

December 2023

The “spread” has no place in youth hockey Black Bear Sports Group recently started the Hockey Power Rankings (“HPR”) as an alternative to MyHockeyRankings (“MHR”). MyHockeyRankings has been the only ranking source in youth hockey for many years and originally was used to help families schedule competitive games. Unfortunately, as its power grew, people and …

December 2023

Odenton, MD – Team Maryland of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) has announced the relocation of its franchise to Hamilton Township, New Jersey for the 2024-25 season. The team will play out of Ice Land Skating Center and play under the Mercer Chiefs banner. The team will be affiliated with the Mercer Chiefs youth hockey …

October 2022

Rostraver Ice Garden, Belle Vernon, PA becomes the 5th ice arena in the Western PA/Ohio Region Belle Vernon, PA – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired Rostraver Ice Garden in Belle Vernon, PA. The Arena features one NHL sized ice sheet, a sports pub, concessions and catering operation and a variety of meeting and …

August 2022

Bethesda, MD Today, Foundry Adult Hockey, part of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. the largest and most comprehensive adult hockey organization in the USA announced its fall/winter 2022/2023 league plans across the Black Bear Sports Group, Inc Arenas. “Foundry Adult Hockey is about learning the game of hockey and playing the game whenever you want, wherever you want, at any …

August 2022

Bethesda, MD- Today, Foundry Adult Hockey, part of Black Bear Sports Group, the largest adult hockey organization in the U.S. launched another new offering, the Foundry Adult Hockey Novice Draft League. The league is designed for graduates of the Foundry Adult Hockey Get in the Game Learn to Play Hockey Program to continue on their hockey journey. Foundry Adult Hockey’s …

August 2022

Bethesda, MD – Today, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation “THF” is proud to announce the formation of the THF Western Conference. This conference will compete at the 14U, 15U, 16U, and 18U age levels whereas the Champions at each level will compete in the United States Premier Hockey League “USPHL” Cup in March against winners …

June 2022

Deep Freeze Ice Arena will be the Official Practice and Training Facility of the United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms Boardman, Ohio – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired the Deep Freeze Ice Arena in Boardman, Ohio. The Arena features one Olympic ice sheet, the Extreme Air Trampoline Park and will be the official practice …

June 2022

Bethesda, MD- Black Bear Sports Group has finalized a multi-year marketing and sponsorship partnership with Apex Learning Virtual School. The partnership provides for the title sponsorship for the Atlantic Hockey Federation and Tier 1 Hockey Federation spring parity events as well as significant digital marketing, branding, and on-site seminars throughout the Black Bear Sports Group ice arena portfolio. …

May 2022

Bethesda, MD- Black Bear Sports Group has finalized a multi-year marketing and hockey equipment procurement agreement with Pure Hockey. The agreement provides for entry level hockey equipment options for both youth and adult first time hockey players throughout its ice arena portfolio. “Growing hockey participation in all of our facilities is our lifeblood, “said Black …

May 2022

Bethesda, MD- Black Bear Sports Group has finalized a multi-year marketing, facility service, first aid and safety agreement with Cintas Corporation. The agreement will provide for the full array of Cintas cleaning products with branded dispensers as well as first aid and AED equipment supported by training and certifications for Black Bear Sports Group staff members throughout …

March 2022

BETHESDA, MD — Black Bear Sports Group, Inc., (“Black Bear”), the United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) and the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (“THF”) are pleased to announce a collaboration of their youth and midget hockey activities.  Teams at all ages from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania will play in the …

February 2022

AHF announces full season girls division and adds new members Bethesda, MD (February 16, 2022) – The Atlantic Hockey Federation (“AHF”) is pleased to announce a new girls division for the 2022-23 season, the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation (“AGHF”). Founding members of the AGHF include the: Allegheny Badgers, Brewster Lady Bulldogs, Hartford Jr. Wolfpack, Lehigh …

January 2022

Play scheduled to begin for the 2022/23 hockey season Bethesda, MD – Black Bear Sports Group is proud to announce the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (“THF”), a new hockey federation designed to facilitate scheduling among rink owners in the Eastern U.S. and the clubs located in their buildings. Initially, the THF will have 12 Founding …

January 2022

Bethesda, MD – Today Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited to announce its first-ever Pittsburgh Summer Sizzler Youth Hockey Tournament in partnership with TK Hockey and National Elite Hockey. The Pittsburgh Summer Sizzler will showcase Full Ice Mite (Advanced), Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, 16U, and 18U divisions. Both events will take place at three convenient locations, Palmer Imaging …

January 2022

Teams to start play for the 2022/23 hockey season Glen Ellyn, IL- Black Bear Sports Group is proud to announce that the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (“AHAI”) has approved a new Tier II youth hockey club charter that will call Center Ice of DuPage home. The DuPage Black Bears teams will start play for the 2022/23 …

January 2022

Five Adult Hockey Tournament Events Scheduled for Spring/Summer 2022 Bethesda, MD – Today, Black Bear Sports Group’s most recent vertically integrated program expansion, Foundry Adult Hockey, the largest and most comprehensive adult hockey organization in the U.S.A. launched five adult hockey tournament events branded the Keg Cup Series. The Foundry Adult Hockey Tournaments Keg Cup Series locations include: Pittsburgh, Palmer …

January 2022

Sean Provost named as incoming General Manager and Hockey Director Hartford, CT – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Enfield Twin Rinks in Enfield, CT (the “Arena”). The deal is expected to close in the next 30 days. The Arena features two …

December 2022

Newington, CT – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired the Newington Ice Arena in Newington, CT (the “Arena”). The Arena features two ice sheets, a pro shop and snack bar, a golf simulator and multiple leased locker rooms and offices. The Arena is also home to many figure skaters …

November 2022

Ann Arbor, MI – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has taken over the operations of the Ann Arbor Ice Cube, in Ann Arbor, MI (the “Arena”) effective November 2022.  The Arena features three ice sheets, a gym, a medical practice within the University of Michigan medical network, and a pro …

November 2022

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear to acquire Klick Lewis Arena Annville, PA – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Klick Lewis Arena in Annville, PA (the “Arena”). The Agreement is subject to normal course closing conditions. The Arena features three ice sheets, …

November 2021

Bethesda, MD (November 1, 2021) – The Atlantic Hockey Federation (“AHF”) is pleased to announce its plans for the 2022-23 season as follows: (1) Inclusion of the Haverford Hawks, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Palmyra Black Knights, the Valley Forge Colonials, and the Wilkes Barre Scranton Knights as full season members and the St. James Hockey …

October 2021

Bethesda, MD- Black Bear Sports Group has finalized a multi-year snack and beverage vending agreement with worldwide renowned Canteen. The agreement will provide for state-of-the-art snack and beverage vending machines in each of the 27 Black Bear Sports Group Ice Arenas. Each of the vending machines will be custom branded and include a QR code that links …

October 2021

Announces Ice Rink Naming Rights Partnership at Palmer Imaging Arena, Delmont PA Delmont, Pa. – Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. is expanding its relationship with UPMC with the addition of the Ice Rink Naming Rights partnership at Palmer Imaging Arena in Delmont, PA, adding to the existing relationships at Printscape Arena at Southpointe and with …

July 2021

The National Girls Hockey League (NGHL) is excited to announce its new partnership with ICEBERG Sports Analytics and theProspect Exchange (TPE). Beginning with the 2021-22 season, NGHL member clubs in the Red Division at the 14,16, and 19 age levels will receive access to ICEBERG Analytics’ Premium X product at league events where game clips and advanced stats …

June 2021

Kim Weiss hired as Assistant Bench Coach for North American Hockey League’s Maryland Black Bears Bethesda, MD (June 21, 2021) – ​Black Bear Sports Group, the largest youth hockey and ice rink business in North America (“Black Bear Sports”), is pleased to announce the immediate hiring of Kimberly Weiss as Assistant Bench Coach for the Maryland …

June 2021

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear acquires 3rd Pittsburgh ice rink Pittsburgh, PA – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired Pittsburgh Ice Arena in New Kensington, PA (the “Arena”). The Arena features two NHL ice sheets, a full-service gym, a hockey training center, a pro shop, and a chiropractic treatment center. …

May 2021

Bethesda, MD – Today, Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. is proud to announce that they have agreed to terms with East Hanover, NJ based SportsCare Physical Therapy to open physical therapy spaces on site at their Aspen Ice Arena, Randolph, NJ; Jersey Shore Ice Arena, Wall, NJ; Howell Ice Arena, Howell, NJ; and Skylands Ice World, Stockholm, NJ facility locations. …

May 2021

Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has partnered with Kathryn Kehoe and Sean O’Brien, founders of the National Girls Hockey League (“NGHL”) to expand the footprint of the league and provide more resources and opportunities to promote the growth of girls ice hockey programs in the United States. Kathryn and the NGHL team will …

March 2021

Top East Coast AAA Youth Hockey Clubs Partner with SuperSeries for New Showcase Series Bethesda, MD (March 15, 2021) – SuperSeries AAA (“SuperSeries”) is pleased to announce the formation of the Eastern Exposure Series (“EES”) to start play in the upcoming 2021-2022 season. The EES is a collection of premier Tier I/AAA youth hockey organizations …

March 2021

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear acquires Second Jersey Shore ice rink March 12, 2021 10:34 AM Eastern Standard Time HOWELL, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired Howell Ice Arena in Howell, NJ (the “Arena”). The Monmouth County based ice skating rink features two ice sheets, a snack …

February 2021

Current professional hockey player brings experience and passion for developing girls hockey​ ​Princeton, NJ (February 16, 2021)- The Princeton Tiger Lilies Girls Hockey Club announces the hiring of Rebecca Morse to serve as the club’s Director of Hockey. Rebecca will be directing all aspects of the club, including coaching and player personnel and development. Rebecca is …

January 2021

Team will compete at World Selects Trophy in Nashville, TN from June 28-July 2, 2021. Philadelphia, PA (January 27, 2021)- Black Bear Sports Group has created a new invitation only tournament hockey team at the 2006 birth year level called Black Bear Selects. The team will compete at the international World Selects Trophy from June 28-July …

January 2021

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear acquires Harrisburg ice rink Harrisburg, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired Twin Ponds East Arena in Harrisburg, PA (the “Arena”). The Arena features two NHL ice sheets and one smaller training sheet, a café, pro shop, and athletic turf designed for baseball training. …

December 2021

Coach Ferraris to remain as Varsity Head Coach of Trinity-Pawling Boys Hockey Cromwell, CT – Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Coach Bobby Ferraris as the incoming Hockey Director of the Hartford Jr. Wolfpack AAA Youth Hockey Club. Coach Ferraris will join Bob Crawford and the current Jr. Wolfpack …

December 2021

Foundry Adult Hockey – Get in the Game Registration Opens Today Bethesda, MD – Today, Black Bear Sports Group’s most recent vertically integrated program expansion, Foundry Adult Hockey, the largest and most comprehensive adult hockey organization in the U.S.A., is proud to announce that registration is open for GET IN THE GAME, a new co-ed learn to play hockey …

November 2021

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear acquires Two Hartford Area Ice Rinks Hartford, CT – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Champions Skating Center in Cromwell, CT and Bolton Ice Palace in Bolton, CT (the “Arenas”). The Agreement is subject to normal course closing …

September 2020

South Brunswick, NJ — An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired Pro Skate Ice Arena in South Brunswick Township, NJ (the “Arena”). The Arena features two ice sheets, eight full size team locker rooms, a snack bar, pro shop and rink-operated gym. The Arena is home to many figure skaters and …

September 2020

BRISTOL, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired the Grundy Ice Arena in Bristol Borough, PA (the “Arena”). The Arena features two ice sheets, an athletic training gym, café, and pro shop. The Arena is home to many figure skaters and youth hockey players in the area and, like …

July 2020

NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired the Patriot Ice Center in Newark, DE (the “Arena”). The Arena features one NHL-size ice rink and one Olympic-size ice rink, an athletic training gym, café, pro shop and a martial arts studio. The Arena is home to many young skaters …

January 2020

MT. LAUREL TOWNSHIP, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired the Igloo at Mt. Laurel in Mt. Laurel Township, NJ (the “Arena”). The Arena houses two NHL-size ice sheets, an athletic training gym, and is home to the Igloo Jaguars Youth Hockey Club and various local high school, college …

December 2020

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Black Bear Sports Group, Inc., (“Black Bear”), Keith Primeau, the Montgomery Blue Devils, New Jersey Bandits, New Jersey Rockets, Hollydell Hurricanes and Team Philadelphia (the “Founders”) are proud to announce the official launch of the Atlantic Hockey Federation (“AHF”), a USA Hockey Sanctioned, Tier-II Youth Hockey League that will facilitate games and showcases …

December 2019

STOCKHOLM, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired Skylands Ice World in Stockholm, NJ (the “Arena”). The Arena houses two NHL-size ice sheets, an athletic training gym, a dance studio and is home to the Skylands Kings Youth Hockey Club and various local high school and recreational hockey programs. …

October 2019

RANDOLPH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear” or the “Company”) has acquired Aspen Ice Arena in Randolph, NJ (the “Arena”). The Arena houses two NHL-size ice sheets, an exercise studio and is home to the New Jersey Freeze Youth Hockey Club, Delbarton School Green Wave, Randolph Rams High School and …

April 2018

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February 2018

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August 2018

MILFORD, Conn – Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“BBSG” or the “Company”) has acquired the Milford Ice Pavilion in Milford, CT (the “Arena”). The Arena houses one NHL-size ice sheet and is home to the Southern Connecticut Stars Youth Hockey Association and various local high schools. BBSG was founded by Murry Gunty in 2015. ​“We’re …

June 2018

The USHL had its strongest-ever showing at the NHL Draft, as 57 players with USHL ties were selected at the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas, TX. The 57 players chosen set a new USHL record, shattering the previous mark of 51 set at the 2014 NHL Draft. 45 of those 57 players skated in the …

June 2018

Maryland-based sports and entertainment group reach terms with Troy and Aafke Loney Chevy Chase, MD – Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has acquired the co-ownership position in the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League owned by Troy and Aafke Loney. The Zoldan family retained their existing co-ownership of the team and …

February 2017

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August 2017

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February 2016

​CHEVY CHASE, Md.– Piney Ice, LLC (“Piney Orchard” or the “Company”), an affiliate of Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC (“BCH”) and Bob Weiss, operator of the Rockville Ice Rink, has acquired substantially all of the assets of the Piney Orchard Ice Arena. Piney Orchard, located in Odenton, MD, is a year-round indoor ice arena that is …

October 2016

WOODBRIDGE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Seven Bridges Acquisition, Inc. (“Seven Bridges” or the “Company”), an affiliate of Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC (“BCH”) has acquired substantially all of the assets of the Seven Bridges Ice Arena. Seven Bridges, located in Woodbridge, Illinois, is a year-round indoor two-sheet ice arena that is home to numerous youth hockey and figure skating …

September 2016

ABINGDON, Md.– Ice World Maryland, LLC (“Ice World” or the “Company”), an affiliate of Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC (“BCH”) and Bob Weiss, operator of the Rockville Ice Rink, has acquired substantially all of the assets of the Ice World Ice Arena. Ice World, located in Abington, MD, is a year-round indoor two-sheet ice arena that …