All current programming to continue uninterrupted as 2026-2027 season begins, new growth of the game initiatives planned for Blue Water Area arena
PORT HURON, MI – Black Bear Sports Group, one of the nation’s premier operators of ice arenas and youth hockey leagues, today announced that it has purchased Glacier Pointe Ice Complex, preserving an important resource for hockey players and ice skaters in the Blue Water Area. Every club, league and program currently skating at the rink will open the 2026-27 season on schedule, with the same ice times.
Black Bear Sports Group is a long-term investor, owner, and operator of ice arenas across the Northeast and Midwest, with a commitment to protecting and expanding access to hockey and ice sports. Black Bear reinvests virtually all available funds directly into its rinks and teams – more than $20 million across its rinks over the past three years alone – and by preserving community rinks, supporting player development, and fostering strong skating communities, seeks to ensure that hockey, figure skating, and other ice sports remain accessible, competitive, and thriving for generations to come.
“Glacier Pointe is a home base for hockey and skating families across the Blue Water Area,” said Kevin Kuby, CEO of Black Bear Sports Group. “We’re proud to support that tradition and do the essential work that will keep this rink safe, open, and accessible for families throughout the region. Our focus is on ensuring that the next generation of hockey players and ice skaters in Port Huron has a great place to learn, compete, and grow.”
Generations of Port Huron families have learned the game at Glacier Pointe, and Black Bear will introduce new programs to ensure the next generation does as well, including Take a Shot at Hockey, which helps first-time players ages 4 to 9 learn the game at zero cost; Learn to Play Hockey, which provides free equipment for kids to keep as they play; and Get in the Game, which is the largest co-ed adult learn-to-play hockey program in the country. Each of these new initiatives is designed to widen the pipeline into a sport the Port Huron community already knows well, so the rink is as full a decade from now as it is today.
Beyond these new offerings to grow the game, which will roll out during the 2026-2027 season, all current programming is slated to continue on schedule, without interruption, including the Port Huron Minor Hockey Association, the Port Huron Figure Skating Club, Glacier Blades Learn to Skate, and Glacier Pointe’s adult leagues.
About Black Bear Sports Group
Founded in 2015 by lifelong hockey supporters, Black Bear Sports Group is a premier owner and operator of ice arenas and youth hockey leagues across the United States. Dedicated to strengthening hockey communities and expanding access to the sport, the company manages dozens of rinks, teams, and leagues, including the Atlantic Hockey Federation, the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation, and the Tier 1 Hockey Federation. Black Bear also offers elite training programs, tournaments, and Black Bear TV, a dedicated streaming platform that increases visibility for athletes. By preserving community rinks and creating development opportunities, Black Bear ensures that hockey and other ice sports remain accessible, competitive, and positioned for long-term success. For more information, visit www.blackbearsportsgroup.com.