BLACK BEAR ASCENSION PATH
Black Bear Sports Group's Ascension Path from youth hockey to junior hockey to college hockey provides a clear and comprehensive trajectory for aspiring players. Starting in youth AAA, the path to college hockey is paved through the most prestigious American junior hockey leagues - the USHL, NAHL, NCDC, and USPHL. Black Bear Sports Group takes ownership and operation of franchises in each of these leagues, ensuring a seamless progression for talented individuals. With a strong focus on player development, Black Bear Sports Group is fully committed to guiding their youth AAA players through their comprehensive path, enabling them to gain invaluable college exposure and advancement.
TIER 1 JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUBS
Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
TIER 2 JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUBS
Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
Seacoast Spartans, Mercer Chiefs, PAL Jr. Islanders (NCDC)
TIER 3 JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUBS
Mercer Chiefs (USPHL Premier)
PAL Jr. Islanders (USPHL Premier and Elite)
ELITE YOUTH HOCKEY CLUBS
Biggby Hockey, Chicago Phantoms, Hartford Jr. Wolfpack, MassConn United, Mercer Chiefs, New Jersey Jets, PAL Jr. Islanders, Palmyra Black Knights, Philadelphia Flyers Elite, Philadelphia Revolution, Seacoast Spartans, Team Maryland
PLAYERS
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COACHES
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