Chesapeake Hockey Week/ Defending The Den

10/09/2023

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2023/09/10/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 …

08/09/2023

Time to get back to the rink!! The Black Bears look to defend their East Division crown starting tonight

ABOUT LAST YEARThe Black Bears are kicking off their 2023-24 campaign after capturing the East Division in both the regular season and playoffs. The banner year provided several individual and team…

05/06/2023

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2023/06/05/maryland-black-bears-2022-23-season-in-review-one-for-the-record-books/

In the fifth season for the Maryland Black Bears, there was plenty to strive for. Just missing out on the 2022 Playoffs left a bit of a chip on the shoulders of the team and a hunger to get back to…

13/05/2023

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2023/05/13/black-bears-take-east-division-with-split-in-maine/

LEWISTON, ME– After a sweep at home, the Black Bears headed on the road to try and win the East Division against Maine. Knowing it wouldn’t come easy, the Black Bears used the momentum from their t…

13/01/2023

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2023/01/12/black-bears-team-up-with-old-bay-for-january-28th-game/

On Thursday, the Maryland Black Bears announced that they are teaming up with Old Bay Seasoning for something pretty special to happen January 28th against the Northeast Generals. Not much informat…

08/01/2023

A great weekend back for the Black Bears.

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 skil…

22/12/2022

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Want to join us in making a difference? We are raising funds to benefit Hage… Jessica Musser needs your support for Save Hagerstown Youth Hockey Association!

21/12/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/12/20/where-to-have-an-outdoor-game-in-maryland/

Chevy Chase Country Club Rink circa 2015 While the allure of outdoor games could be winding down for some, there is still some romanticism and hype around playing a league game outside in the eleme…

11/12/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/12/10/black-bears-close-out-2022-home-schedule-with-dramatic-win-in-weekend-split/

ODENTON, MD–  Coming into their final home weekend of 2022, the Maryland Black Bears hoped that some home cooking would right their ship, as they came into this set against the Philadelphia Re…

04/12/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/12/03/black-bears-cant-manage-breaks-drop-two-to-northeast/

ATTLEBORO, MA– In their first trip to the northern part of the eastern seaboard, the Black Bears were looking to get back into the win column. But in their first battle against the Generals, Maryla…

29/11/2022

Commitment Alert: Maryland Black Bears and Top Prospects defenseman Luke Van Why has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Robert Morris Men's Hockey - NCAA. http://nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=35473

27/11/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/11/26/black-bears-drop-pair-to-new-jersey/

ODENTON, MD– Coming back home to the friendly confines of Piney Orchard, the Maryland Black Bears looked to continue their undefeated run at home. However, they ran into a New Jersey Titans team th…

26/11/2022

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21/11/2022

21/11/2022

Black Bear defenseman and Maryland native Sean Kilcullen makes his college commitment to join Hockey East.

20/11/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/11/20/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, th…

16/11/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/11/15/black-bears-take-third-straight-from-rebels-in-midweek-showdown/

SEWELL, NJ– After a weekend at home, the Black Bears went up to the Hollydell Arena to take on the Rebels. The Black Bears weren’t good guests at all, as they went into Hollydell, messed around, se…

30/10/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/10/30/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…

16/10/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/10/16/black-bears-sweep-danbury-for-second-straight-weekend/

ODENTON, MD– After a weekend in Danbury that saw the Black Bears take home four points, Maryland looked to do it on home ice; as they returned to Piney Orchard for the first time since September 10…

09/10/2022

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Photo Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction DANBURY, CT– After some changes to the Maryland roster ahead of the roster deadline, the Black Bears had a bigger task at hand in the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. Af…

06/10/2022

🚨 Schedule Update 🚨
The exhibition game against University of Maryland Ice Hockey
on Oct8 has moved to Capital One Arena!!
(Following the Capitals Vs Blue Jackets) For $15 you can get tickets to BOTH games https://fevo.me/navymaryland

02/10/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/10/02/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…

12/09/2022

For the first time in years, the Women's Crab Pot is back!!

Back in November, I mentioned that it might be time to look at reinstating the Crab Pot Tournament for women’s hockey. It only happened twice in the past and with the growth of club hockey te…

12/09/2022

Big weekend for the Black Bears, as they take both from the Robbie Cup champs

ODENTON, MD– It was 147 days since the Maryland Black Bears touched the ice at Piney Orchard, but the time has come for a new season where hope springs eternal in the chase for the Robertson Cup. B…

12/09/2022

Tough news from the Towson women's side on Sunday

While we were celebrating the revitalization of the women’s Crab Pot Tournament, we start this week off with some bad news when it comes to women’s club hockey. On Sunday, it was announced that Tow…

25/08/2022

NA Now: Despite setting team records for wins, points, and NCAA commitments last season, the Maryland Black Bears enter the 2022-23 campaign with a sense of unfinished business after narrowly missing out on the playoffs. http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=34749

14/08/2022

Annapolis represented thanks to Lacey Eden making the USA squad.

We have our team for ! 🇺🇸

Details → bit.ly/3Qrcxug

22/07/2022

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/07/22/coaching-changes-captains-and-camp-oh-my/

Partially out of hibernation, the Maryland Black Bears made plenty of noise this week as they opened their main camp. Some coaching changes and naming of the 2022-23 captain were revealed as things…

08/07/2022

Maryland was represented well with two Maryland-born players picked in the NHL Draft.

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/07/08/ottawa-picks-two-maryland-born-talents-in-nhl-draft/

The 2022 NHL Draft has come and gone and the Ottawa Senators should be the talk of the Old Line State, as they chose two Maryland products during the draft. Stephen Halliday (Glenwood) and Cameron …

03/07/2022

Former Team Maryland EHL star Denys Arkhypenko is in need of some support.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/ukrainian-hockey-player-attend-kings-college?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

22/06/2022

Time to hope gas prices fall, the NAHL Schedule is released.

https://clutchandcrabhockey.com/2022/06/21/nahl-releases-2022-23-schedule/