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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 […]

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Michigan-based Partnership Brings New Programming, Community Amenities, and Renewed Momentum to Local Ice Sports Hub Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Registration for New Programming Including ‘Take a Shot at Hockey’ and ‘Get in the Game’ Set for April, Ahead of June Ice Return Kalamazoo, MI, March 12, 2026 – Black Bear Sports Group today announced the next chapter for the former Wings West ice facility in Kalamazoo, which will reopen ahead of the 2026-27 season as BIGGBY® COFFEE

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Black Bear Sports Group Announces New Ownership of Holland Ice Arena and Hudsonville Ice Arena, Millions in Facility Improvements Planned

Griff’s IceHouse West and Griff’s Georgetown Ice Arenas Debut New Names Under Black Bear Ownership, with All Current Programming to Continue Uninterrupted Through the 2025-26 Season   Black Bear Sports Group, the premier owner and operator of ice arenas and youth hockey leagues across the U.S., today announced new ownership of Holland Ice Arena and Hudsonville Ice Arena,

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ProSkate Ice Arena in South Brunswick, NJ is pleased to announce a new partnership with the upcoming East Brunswick Ice Arena, scheduled to open in early 2026.

ProSkate Ice Arena in South Brunswick, NJ is pleased to announce a new partnership with the upcoming East Brunswick Ice Arena, scheduled to open in early 2026. As part of this collaboration, ProSkate staff will oversee the Chiefs Tier II (Co-ed) and Princeton Tiger Lilies (Girls) travel hockey programs, operating across both ProSkate and the new East Brunswick

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Black Bear Sports Group Offers 25% Foundry Adult Hockey Registration Discount for Veterans, Military Personnel, and First Responders

New Discount Applies to the “Get In The Game” Learn-to-Play Program and Novice Draft League Sign-Ups at Participating Arenas Nationwide   Bethesda, MD, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Bear Sports Group, the premier owner and operator of ice arenas and hockey leagues across the U.S., announces a 25% registration discount available to veterans, military

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Black Bear Sports Group Announces Annual Scholarship Awards Supporting Youth Players Across Its National Hockey Network

Dozens of Players to Receive Tuition Support Through the Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation Bethesda, MD, December 2, 2025 — Black Bear Sports Group, the premier owner and operator of ice arenas and hockey leagues across the U.S., announced the selection of dozens of recipients for the annual Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation scholarship program.

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Kalamazoo ice sports groups unite to support new Wings West arena ownership, launch feasibility study for future growth

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several Kalamazoo-area ice sports organizations and businesses are coming together to support the Wings West arena’s new ownership and partnering with Discover Kalamazoo to evaluate the region’s long-term ice facility needs. The facility, previously operated by Stadium Management Corporation (SMC), abruptly shut down in September after a failure at the ice plant, the company

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Utah Mammoth Star Logan Cooley Recalls Fond Memories At Hometown Youth Hockey Rink

The former Rostraver Ice Garden may have a new name, but it remains a special place to Utah Mammoth forward Logan Cooley. The 60-year-old ice hockey arena, located in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, is now named the cfsbank Event Center and it’s the rink where Cooley developed his love for the game.

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Shuttered Kalamazoo County ice rink to reopen in 2026-27 under new ownership

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Those worried about the likelihood of Kalamazoo turning into an ice desert in the next couple years can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Two major announcements took place Tuesday, Oct. 7. The first is that an affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group has taken over the recently-closed Wings West and will reopen

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