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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Team USA and Phantoms to Face Off in Annual Play With Purpose Game
Repost from USA Hockey National Team Development Program PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Team USA’s Under-18 Team and the Youngstown Phantoms are set to play in the 7th annual “Play With Purpose” charity hockey game on Saturday, September 14 at USA Hockey Arena. Puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m. while doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Limited tickets are available now! …
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Phantoms Duo Pushing Each Other
Repost from Tribune Chronicle Roster turnover is high in junior hockey. There are always tons of players leaving teams at the end of the season and new ones coming in to fill their roles. Two of those new players are going to be major difference-makers for the Youngstown Phantoms this season. Forwards Adam Benak and …
De Haro Graduates from Rising Star to Phantoms’ Veteran Leader
Repost from Tribune Chronicle Not long ago, Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Conner de Haro was a young up-and-comer focused on making the roster full-time. Now, as he enters year three with the program, de Haro is one of the team’s most experienced players, and one of the few that have been here for each season that …
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Boys Hockey: Stengrim plays for Team USA at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Repost from Brainerd Dispatch EDMONTON, Alberta — It’s a process that started in June for Brainerd native Kade Stengrim. The young hockey player survived six sets of cuts to make Team USA Under-18 Select roster that played in the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Aug. 5-10 in Edmonton, Canada. “Once you make it out of your …
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1st Summit Bank Announces Ice Rink and Party Room Sponsorship at Palmer Imaging Arena
JOHNSTOWN, PA (August 6, 2024) – 1st Summit Bank expanded their partnership with the Palmer Imaging Arena in Delmont, PA by adding what was known as the East Ice Rink to their already sponsored Party Room. The new 1st Summit Bank Rink is located adjacent to the 1st Summit Bank Party Room and will be …
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Phantoms Add Scott Gordon as Assistant Coach
Repost from WFMJ The Youngstown Phantoms are thrilled to announce the hiring of Scott Gordon as an Assistant Coach for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Gordon brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past two seasons with the San Jose Sharks in the NHL as an Assistant Coach. He also has two separate Head Coaching stints in …
