Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“BBSG”) is a privately held company formed in 2015 that seeks investments in sports and entertainment facilities and youth sports teams and events. Our arenas are clean and professionally managed, and offer world class recreational offerings.
We focus on:
- Ice arenas in metropolitan areas with compelling demographics
- Markets with a National Hockey League club presence
- Arenas with an existing Tier I or Tier II youth hockey presence
We have the ability to acquire healthy and stable arenas, but also to turn around under-managed or under-performing facilities as well.
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USPHL ANNOUNCES NON-USA HOCKEY 18U YOUTH LEAGUE
Jan. 17, 2025 – The Tier I Hockey Federation is excited to announce the creation of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) 18U Division for the 2025-26 season. This division will serve independent Tier I / AAA / Academy teams in North America and, as with the rest of the USPHL, will not be …
U.S. Wins Gold at World Junior Championship
Repost by USHL The U.S. won back-to-back gold medals for the first time in history at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Top 2025 NHL Draft prospect James Hagens (NTDP), San Jose Sharks prospect Brandon Svoboda (Fargo Force/Youngstown Phantoms), Washington Capitols prospect Cole Hutson (NTDP) and Nashville …
Matthew Fawcett Appointed Jr. Mounties Director of Youth Hockey
Fawcett will expand the Jr. Mounties’ youth and academy programs at Adelard Arena. December 20, 2024 (Woonsocket, R.I.) – The Jr. Mounties Youth Hockey Program and Adelard Arena announced today the appointment of Matthew Fawcett as the Director of Youth Hockey. Fawcett will help grow the program into the top youth development program in Rhode …
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Mount Clemens Ice Arena being sold to Maryland-based firm
Repost from C&G Newspapers MOUNT CLEMENS — After a procedural vote to become the owners of the Mount Clemens Ice Arena, the City of Mount Clemens is set to sell the arena to Maryland-based sports and entertainment firm Black Bear Sports Group by the end of December. According to Shipman, the $4 million sale will …
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Biggby Coffee Hockey Club Joins The Henry Ford’s “Hockey: Faster Than Ever” Exhibit
On November 9th, the Biggby Coffee Hockey Club had the unique opportunity to participate in The Henry Ford Museum’s first-ever “Hockey: Faster Than Ever” traveling exhibit in Dearborn, Michigan. The event offered a fantastic platform for the club to connect with the community, promote their programs, and share their passion for the sport of hockey. …
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Two-Goal Third Sparks Phantoms in Win
Repost from The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN — A third period rush helped push the Youngstown Phantoms past Cedar Rapids on Saturday, dispatching the Rough Riders, 5-3. Kade Stengrim set the tone early, scoring his fifth goal of the season less than two minutes into the contest. “I liked our start,” Phantoms coach Ryan Ward said. “I …
