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 in Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine for over four decades, brings a wealth of expertise and a comprehensive suite of services to support athletes of all levels at these facilities. Their strength lies in their medical prowess, team-centric approach, and steadfast commitment to improving patient outcomes.
“We are excited to announce that the New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute (NJOI) will be the official orthopedic provider of SportsCare Arena, Skylands Ice World as well as the NJ Jets and North Jersey Skylands Kings Youth Hockey Clubs,” said Scott Branovan, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Black Bear Sports Group. “This partnership continues to support our mission and culture of effectively reaching into the community and promoting physical activity, safety, and healthy lifestyles for our athletes and families both inside and outside of our ice arenas.”
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Black Bear Sports Group to provide the highest level of musculoskeletal treatment, concussion diagnosis, and management as well as providing guidance on hockey-specific injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and nutrition,” said Vincent McInerney, MD, Founder and President of NJOI.
About New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute
NJOI was founded in 1982 by President Vincent McInerney who has experience as a team physician for the Boston Bruins and he is the only orthopaedic surgeon in NJ to be inducted into the Hall of Fame for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). Dr. Michael Shindle MD has been a recent addition to NJOI and has experience as a Team Physician for the NJ Devils and USA Hockey, Player Safety Coordinator for the Atlantic District of USA Hockey, and a member of the Black Bear Sports Group Medical Advisory Board. NJOI has convenient locations in Morristown, Wayne, West Milford, Butler, and Clifton and will be expanding into West Orange. Same-day appointments are available to expedite treatment for all musculoskeletal injuries as well as for concussion management and clearance. To learn more, visit www.njortho.org
About SportsCare Arena & Skylands Ice World
SportsCare Arena and Skylands Ice World are Black Bear Sports Group-owned facilities designed to cater to the needs of all ice-related activities and events in Northern New Jersey. SportsCare Arena is a modern sports complex, equipped with top-notch facilities, supporting a range of parties and events. SportsCare Arena is home to many local high schools and prep schools as well as the North Jersey Kings (Tier II), NJ Jets (Tier I), and the NJ Renegades (Eastern Hockey League). Its design facilitates smooth operation of tournaments and games, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the sporting events held. Nearby, Skylands Ice World offers a year-round ice-skating venue for various activities including figure skating, ice hockey, and casual skating. Its well-maintained facilities ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for users of all skill levels. Skylands hosts many teams including the North Jersey Skylands Kings (Tier II) and the Skylands Skating Academy. Both facilities house SportsCare Physical Therapy clinics, offering quality care and individual attention for patients from all walks of life. Together, SportsCare Arena and Skylands Ice World form a comprehensive sports and leisure infrastructure, meeting a diverse array of community needs.
About NJ Jets and North Jersey Skylands Kings Youth Hockey Clubs
The Skylands Kings are a USA Hockey Tier II Organization. The Kings are proud members of the Atlantic District and the New Jersey Youth Hockey League (NJYHL). The Kings have found success at the team level with many championships in their 8-year tenure including a berth in USA Hockey National Championship, Atlantic District Banners, Bell Capital Cup Banner, Silver Stick Banners, NJYHL Banners, and State Titles.
Founded in 2020, the Jets Elite are based out of SportsCare Arena and provide a solution for players and families alike looking for a quality program at a reasonable price. Too many programs are overcharging players in New Jersey and not delivering a quality product. As a result, Black Bear Sports Group founded the Jets Elite after acquiring SportsCare in 2019.
About Black Bear Sports Group, Inc.
Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. is a privately held company formed by Murry Gunty and Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC in 2015 that seeks investments in sports and entertainment facilities, teams, and youth sports events. Black Bear arenas are clean, professionally managed, and offer world-class recreational programs. Black Bear focuses on ice arenas in metropolitan areas with compelling demographics, markets with a National Hockey League club presence, and arenas with existing youth hockey clubs. Black Bear not only features the ability to acquire healthy and stable arenas but also the expertise required to turn around mismanaged or underperforming facilities. The largest owner/operator of ice arenas in the U.S., Black Bear’s footprint totals 36 facilities across the United States with 68 sheets of indoor ice, four indoor turf fields, 34 youth hockey clubs, four hockey leagues (Atlantic Hockey Federation, Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation, Tier 1 Hockey Federation, National Girls Hockey League), a tournament business (Defender Hockey Tournaments), seven Junior “A” hockey franchises with membership in the United States Hockey League, North American Hockey League, USPHL NCDC, USPHL Premier and Elite, and the Eastern Hockey League, and Foundry Adult Hockey, the largest adult hockey organization in the USA.