New Project Play report finds youth hockey participation declined 16.7% for children ages 6-12, 15.4% among teens, nationally since 2019 At same time, BBSG participation continues to grow, in large part due to availability of free and low-cost entry programs for kids BETHESDA, MD — New data from the Aspen Institute’s Project Play demonstrates […]
BETHESDA, MD — The Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation (BBYHF) today announced that it has awarded new need-based scholarships for 73 youth hockey players for the 2026-27 season. Black Bear has now awarded a total of $280,000 to help families keep their kids on the ice as they grow and learn the game of hockey.
MSU’s ACHA Division 1 women’s program — featuring nine players developed in Black Bear’s BIGGBY® COFFEE AAA Girls program —taught free Take a Shot at Hockey classes for young players EAST LANSING, MI — Players from the Michigan State University Women’s ACHA Division 1 Hockey Team are serving as on-ice instructors for Take a Shot
New on-site clinic will provide access to physical therapy, sports medicine beginning this month CROMWELL — Black Bear Sports Group has signed a long-term agreement with Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy to bring an on-site clinic to Champions Skating Center in Cromwell, Connecticut, opening in early October. The new partnership will give athletes and families at
2026 Olympic Gold Medalist, 4th Overall PWHL Draft Pick Returns Home to Ohio As 2026-27 Ice Hockey Season Gets Underway YOUNGSTOWN — Laila Edwards, who captured an Olympic Gold Medal as a member of the U.S. National Women’s Ice Hockey Team last February, will drop the first puck at Saturday night’s game between the Youngstown
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Need-based scholarships available to any youth hockey player, not just those at Black Bear-affiliated rinks The Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation (BBYHF) announced that Round Two of its 2026-27 scholarship applications has opened, with need-based awards available to youth hockey players across the country. Applications are open to any eligible player 18 and under, regardless
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
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Daylong event brought a season-opening game, alumni matchup, public skate, and free health screenings from Total Orthopedics Sports Medicine and SportsCare Physical Therapy to kick off the NJ Jets’ 2026-27 season RANDOLPH, NJ — Local youth hockey players, coaches, and families gathered this past Sunday, August 23, for Jets Fest, a daylong season kickoff celebration
Daylong event brought a celebrity hockey game, youth skills competition, outdoor ball hockey tournament, and free BIGGBY® COFFEE sampling to kick off the 2026-27 season BRIGHTON, MI— Local youth hockey players, coaches, and families gathered this past Saturday, August 8, for the 2nd Annual BIGGBY® COFFEE Hockey Club Season Kickoff Extravaganza at BIGGBY® COFFEE
Daylong event offered free public skate, youth and adult program previews showcasing the rink’s return to the Kalamazoo community KALAMAZOO, MI — Local families, coaches, and hockey and skating enthusiasts gathered this past Saturday, August 22, for a Fall Program Review and Open House at BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube – Kalamazoo, celebrating the re-opening of