Black Bear Sports Group's mission is to protect, strengthen, and expand access to hockey and ice sports. By preserving rinks, supporting player development, and fostering strong skating communities, we ensure that hockey, figure skating, and other ice sports remain accessible, competitive, and thriving for generations to come.
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BIGGBY® COFFEE Hockey Club Celebrates 2nd Annual Season Kickoff Extravaganza at BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube- Brighton
Daylong event brought a celebrity hockey game, youth skills competition, outdoor ball hockey tournament, and free BIGGBY® COFFEE sampling to kick off the 2026-27 season BRIGHTON, MI— Local youth hockey players, coaches, and families gathered this past Saturday, August 8, for the 2nd Annual BIGGBY® COFFEE Hockey Club Season Kickoff Extravaganza at BIGGBY® COFFEE […]
Black Bear Sports Group’s Michigan Arenas Welcome Hundreds of New Players to Hockey This Season Through Free and Entry-Level Programming
Free Take a Shot at Hockey Program Has Brought More Than 850 First-Time Michigan Players onto the Ice in Its Inaugural Season Learn to Play Hockey Participation Surges at Black Bear Michigan Arenas Sunrise, FL, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Bear Sports Group, one of the nation’s premier operators of ice arenas and youth […]
Black Bear Sports Group Introduces 10,000 Kids to Hockey This Season Through Free and Entry-Level Programs at Arenas Nationwide
Learn to Play Programs Reach Nearly 6,800 Participants This Season Free ‘Take a Shot at Hockey’ Program Has Brought More Than 3,200 New Players to the Sport in Inaugural Season SUNRISE, Fla., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Black Bear Sports Group, one of the nation’s premier operators of ice arenas and youth hockey leagues, today announced significant momentum across […]
Black Bear Sports Group Celebrates Banner Year Across Junior Hockey Programs
Black Bear’s Top Junior Hockey Teams, Including the Youngstown Phantoms, the Maryland Black Bears, and the PAL Jr. Islanders, Showcase Incredible Talent in a Breakout 2025-26 Season Sunrise, FL, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Bear Sports Group, one of the nation’s premier youth and junior hockey development organizations, is celebrating the 2025-26 junior […]
United States Premier Hockey League Announces Tony Zasowski as New Commissioner
Former Notre Dame Goalie & Current Deputy Commissioner to take over March 13 NASHUA, N.H., March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL), the largest junior hockey league in North America, announced today that seasoned Deputy Commissioner Tony Zasowski will take over as Commissioner effective on March 23rd. Mr. Zasowski replaces […]
Black Bear Sports Group Announces Kevin Kuby as CEO
Sports Enthusiast and Seasoned multi-unit operator to take the reins on March 21st Sunrise, FL, March 16, 2026 – Black Bear Sports Group today announced that seasoned operating executive and sports enthusiast Kevin Kuby will take over as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective on March 21. Mr. Kuby replaces Murry N. Gunty, the Founder of […]
