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 Murry N. Gunty, Founder of Black Bear Sports Group (BBSG) and current Interim Commissioner. Mr. Zasowski brings a wealth of hockey experience as a player and as an operating executive. Mr. Zasowski manages all leagues and tournaments for BBSG overseeing more than 1,000 teams and operating hundreds of events throughout the country.

“I have enjoyed my tenure as Commissioner of the USPHL, but it was always my intention that my role was transitional,” said Commissioner Murry N. Gunty. “I took over the league at a critical moment in the evolution of Junior Hockey and I believe I now leave the league in its strongest position in its 12-year history.” Mr. Gunty spent two years as the interim commissioner.

“I am honored to take over as Commissioner of the USPHL,” said Tony Zasowski. “What Mr. Gunty did to transform the USPHL was extraordinary, particularly helping to reposition the NCDC into one of the strongest Tier 2 leagues operating throughout North America, with teams in both the US and Canada. I speak for the League in thanking him for taking over during a turbulent period in the league’s history, bringing critical leadership and stability to the League. I look forward to building upon his legacy.”

“We would like to thank Mr. Gunty for his guidance and leadership over the past two years in helping guide our league,” said Bobby Reiss and Jim Ford, Executive Committee Members. “Mr. Gunty helped transform our League into the number one Junior Hockey League at both the Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels in North America.”

About The United States Premier Hockey League
Founded in 2012, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is comprised of over 150 teams, fielding more than 20,000 players aged 8-21 in more than 100 organizations across the North, South, Midwest, West, and Canada. Our Junior Divisions consist of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC), a tuition-free junior hockey division, and our Premier and Elite Divisions, all geared toward college and pro placement. Our youth and midget divisions (operated through the Tier 1 Hockey Federation) field full season 8U through 18U teams. The USPHL has sent over 8,000 players to all levels of college hockey all-time including over 4,200 into NCAA college hockey, with more than 550 advancing to NCAA Division I hockey. The USPHL has also had 18 players who played in the NCDC drafted by NHL teams. For more information, visit usphl.com.

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Sunrise, FL, March 16, 2026 – Black Bear Sports Group today announced that seasoned operating executive and sports enthusiast Kevin Kuby will take over as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective on March 21. Mr. Kuby replaces Murry N. Gunty, the Founder of Black Bear. Mr. Gunty will be departing from his role to focus on his family office activities as well as health related matters. Mr. Kuby shares a deep love of all sports, particularly hockey and his hometown team the Chicago Blackhawks, and he brings a wealth of multi-unit operating experience.

Most recently, Mr. Kuby has been the CEO of a 200-unit pet supplies chain, a 140-unit general merchandise retail business as well as a 16-unit mall-based retail chain. A former partner with the nationally renowned performance improvement firm Alvarez and Marsal, Mr. Kuby has experience in a wide variety of industries and his expertise will help Black Bear take its mission of growing the sport of youth hockey to the next level.

“Black Bear is my proudest professional achievement, having taken it from a concept and one ice rink to the leading youth hockey ecosystem in the United States and growing our participation levels by four times the national average,” said Founder, Murry N. Gunty. “I leave knowing that the business is in its best shape since I created it 10 years ago and under Kevin’s leadership, I know it is poised to achieve even greater levels of success and expand hockey participation to families all across the country.” Black Bear has developed incredibly affordable and accessible starter programming to increase the number of children and adults who want to start playing the sport of hockey which has driven their outstanding growth and performance. Mr. Kuby is committed to expanding that effort.

“I am honored to take over as Interim Chief Executive of Black Bear,” said Kevin Kuby. “Black Bear continues to have industry leading growth of youth and adult hockey participation, and I expect to accelerate that growth and enhance all of our operations. I also look forward to working closely with USA Hockey, its affiliates and our NHL partner clubs to help grow the sport of hockey.” As part of this leadership change, Tony Zasowski and Andrew Goldman have been appointed Co-Presidents of Hockey Operations for Black Bear, overseeing youth hockey, junior hockey, adult hockey, leagues, tournaments and broadcasting.

“We would like to thank Mr. Gunty for his guidance, leadership and passion over the years in building Black Bear’s highly successful hockey operations,” said Tony Zasowski and Andrew Goldman. “We are honored to take over this position and will ensure that we continue Mr. Gunty’s amazing legacy at Black Bear.”

About Black Bear Sports Group – Founded in 2015 by lifelong hockey enthusiasts, 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, Black Bear 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.

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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 Ice Cube – Kalamazoo, through a strategic partnership with Michigan-founded BIGGBY® COFFEE. As part of the arena’s revitalization efforts, Black Bear is bringing new hockey and skating programming, expanding opportunities for community use, and announcing the grand opening of bar-and-grill CD Top Shelf’s debut Kalamazoo location. Public access to the ice is expected to resume in late June with early skating and hockey activity, and broader summer offerings to follow.

Registration will open in April for the first new programs, including ‘Take a Shot at Hockey’ and Foundry Adult Hockey ‘Get in the Game,’ two introductory offerings designed to welcome new participants to the sport. ‘Take a Shot at Hockey’ helps lower the barrier to entry for young players through a beginner-friendly format with equipment included at no cost, while ‘Get in the Game’ creates a structured path for adults who are new to hockey and looking to learn in a supportive setting. The expanded offerings mark a major step in reestablishing the rink as a vibrant year-round destination for Kalamazoo families, athletes, and fans.

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for Kalamazoo’s ice sports community, with a recent feasibility study’s findings outlining the county’s critical need for new ice, warning of reduced participation, fewer tournaments, and less economic activity generated by visiting teams and families without added capacity. With the former Wings West arena having closed last September due to a refrigeration system failure, the facility’s reopening carries added importance as local, reliable ice access becomes a pressing priority.

Since stepping in, Black Bear has been focused on restoring the rink as a high-quality home for hockey, skating, and community gathering in Kalamazoo. As part of the facility’s next chapter, BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube – Kalamazoo will feature a broad lineup of programming designed to serve players and skaters across ages and skill levels. Offerings will include learn-to-play hockey, youth house league programming, adult hockey, learn-to-skate programming, camps, clinics, public skating, and other drop-in opportunities designed to keep the rink active and accessible throughout the year.

The partnership between Black Bear Sports Group and Michigan-founded BIGGBY® COFFEE is rooted in a shared belief that strong rink communities help grow the game. The collaboration pairs Black Bear’s experience building hockey and skating pathways with BIGGBY® COFFEE’s deep Michigan ties and long-standing emphasis on showing up for local communities.

“We built BIGGBY in Michigan, and Kalamazoo is a special place for me personally,” said Mike McFall, Co-Founder and CEO of BIGGBY® COFFEE. “Bringing this facility back with more happening in it, more people coming through it, and more reasons to rally around it reflects the same concept behind our stores – building community hubs.”

The arena’s relaunch will also include the upcoming debut of CD Top Shelf’s first Kalamazoo location, bringing a new bar-and-grill to the arena for players, parents, and anyone spending time at the rink. With roots in Michigan and existing locations in Brighton and Chelsea, CD Top Shelf is known for quality food and a casual, welcoming atmosphere, making it a natural addition to the arena’s off-ice amenities.

“This facility has meant a lot to Kalamazoo over the years, and bringing it back the right way means giving people more reasons to use it and enjoy it,” said Scott Branovan, Black Bear Sports Group’s Regional Director of Operations for Michigan, Ohio and Western PA. “The goal is for it to feel busy, welcoming, and full of life again, with something happening across the calendar for the families and athletes it serves.”

About Black Bear Sports Group
Founded in 2015 by lifelong hockey enthusiasts, 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, Black Bear 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.

About BIGGBY® COFFEE
‍BIGGBY® COFFEE, headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, is a national coffee franchise with over 460 locations across 13 states. Since opening its first store in 1995, BIGGBY® has remained 100% franchise-owned and operates under a fully franchised business model designed to help local entrepreneurs grow successful, community-minded businesses. The company is guided by a people-first philosophy and a commitment to values-aligned growth — supporting franchise owners and baristas, creating positive experiences for guests, and partnering with coffee producers who treat people well, respect the environment and invest in their communities. In 2024, BIGGBY® introduced a refined visual identity anchored by the tagline BIGGBY® Makes it Better, reinforcing the brand’s dedication to consistent quality, human connection and uplifting everyday interactions. For more information on BIGGBY® COFFEE or franchise opportunities, visit www.biggby.com.

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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, marking a new chapter for two beloved West Michigan rinks. Formerly Griff’s IceHouse West and Griff’s Georgetown Ice Arena, both facilities will undergo significant repairs and improvements supporting the uninterrupted continuation of all current programming through the 2025-26 season.

Black Bear Sports Group operates ice arenas across the country, with a commitment to protecting and expanding access to hockey and ice sports. By preserving rinks, supporting player development, and fostering strong skating communities, Black Bear seeks to ensure that hockey, figure skating, and other ice sports remain accessible, competitive, and thriving for generations to come.

As part of the transition, Black Bear will facilitate repairs and improvements and explore cosmetic upgrades across both locations that are expected to total in the millions, with a focus on core infrastructure that directly impacts ice quality, long term structural integrity, indoor air quality, and in rink comfort.

Planned work includes renovating or replacing key systems such as the ice plant, subfloor components, and dehumidification equipment, which support consistent ice conditions and help protect the buildings’ infrastructure. Together, these repairs and upgrades will create a reliable, comfortable environment for every skater, coach, and family who walks through the doors, helping both arenas serve West Michigan for years to come.

“These arenas are a home base for many athletes and families in West Michigan,” said Murry N. Gunty, Founder and CEO of Black Bear Sports Group. “We’re proud to support that tradition and do the essential work that keeps these rinks reliable and the experience consistent for years to come. Our focus is on ensuring the next generation of skaters has a great place to learn, compete, and grow.”

About Black Bear Sports Group
Founded in 2015 by lifelong hockey enthusiasts, Black Bear Sports Group is a closely held private company, and 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, Black Bear 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.

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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 facility.

In addition, we will be expanding hockey development at the East Brunswick Ice Arena through a wide range of introductory, recreational, and adult programs designed to grow the sport and serve players of all ages and skill levels.

We are also excited to share that we will be partnering with the New Jersey Devils to offer Learn to Play Hockey programs at the East Brunswick Ice Arena. A registration link for the first two New Jersey Devils Learn to Play sessions beginning this February at the East Brunswick Ice Arena can be found below:
Register Here for Devils Learn to Play

ProSkate Programming at the East Brunswick Rink will include:

• Mercer Chiefs and Princeton Tiger Lilies travel hockey programs
• Try Hockey for Free programs for all ages
• Girls Try Hockey for Free
• Learn To Play Hockey
• Jr Chiefs in house Hockey program (games and practices)
• Foundry Adult Hockey
• Adult Hockey Leagues
• Hard Edge Hockey Spring Programming (clinics, practices and tournament options)
• Hard Edge Hockey 3v3 clinics
• Hard Edge Hockey and VSK clinics
• Summer camps
• Spring Middle School and Spring High School leagues
• Showcases and Tournaments through the THF, TGHF, AHF, AGHF and NGHL leagues

“We are looking forward to helping draw the surrounding community to the East Brunswick Ice Arena and provide an important part of the revitalization project for this part of East Brunswick Township.  Although we will be providing opportunities for existing hockey players in our youth travel, youth recreational and adult programming, our main goal is to grow hockey with local families”, said Tim Chase, Director of Hockey at ProSkate and GM of the Mercer Chiefs Tier II and Princeton Tiger Lilies Tier I & II Girls Program.

Visit our ProSkate website for more details at www.proskatenj.com

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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 personnel and first responders signing up for Foundry Adult Hockey’s “Get In The Game” (GITG) beginner program and the Novice Draft League.

Foundry Adult Hockey, part of the Black Bear Sports Group network, offers adults 18+ a structured pathway into the sport through its national learn-to-play and novice league programs. “Get In The Game” provides new players with foundational skills and on-ice instruction, while the Novice Draft League gives GITG graduates and other beginners the chance to experience organized, competitive play in a supportive environment.

“Veterans, members of the military, and first responders know what it means to work together, show up for others and rely on the people next to them,” said Murry N. Gunty, Founder and CEO of Black Bear Sports Group. “Hockey offers that same sense of teamwork and shared purpose, and we want more adults to feel welcome trying the sport for the first time.”

The discount is intended to expand access across participating Black Bear arenas and strengthen opportunities for adults returning to civilian life or seeking new community connections. For many veterans, team-based sports offer a familiar sense of camaraderie, structure and collective accomplishment that mirrors aspects of their service experience. Eligible participants can activate the discount by presenting verification to arena staff before the start of their first session, including a valid veteran ID, military ID, or first responder credentials.

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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. The initiative provides tuition support to families across Black Bear’s national network and helps ensure that young athletes can continue participating in a sport that has become increasingly expensive for many communities. This year’s awards bring the Foundation’s cumulative scholarship contributions to more than $250,000 since its launch.

This year’s recipients represent a wide range of youth hockey associations, development programs, and competitive teams that train and compete at Black Bear facilities across the country. The Foundation has expanded each season as part of Black Bear’s work to strengthen
youth hockey’s future and create pathways for players at every level.

“Families invest significant time and energy into youth hockey, and our goal is to support that commitment by reducing some of the financial strain that many experience,” said Murry N. Gunty, Founder and CEO of Black Bear Sports Group. “We are grateful for the opportunity to help young players stay on the ice and continue developing within the communities we are
proud to serve.”

Through its national network of ice arenas, leagues, tournaments, and training programs, Black Bear Sports Group invests in the infrastructure that keeps hockey sustainable and accessible for families. This year’s Youth Hockey Foundation scholarship awards support that work by helping players stay active in their home programs and supporting communities across multiple states.

“The Foundation was created because we believe that access and affordability remain essential to the long-term health of the sport,” added Gunty.
Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation 2025 Scholarship Recipients

• Michael Belanger, Carlsbad United, Oceanside, CA
• Oliver Bench, Birdville Hockey Club, Fort Worth, TX
• Karter Brightbill, Palmyra Black Knights, Annville, PA
• Kooper Brightbill, Palmyra Black Knights, Annville, PA
• Kolby Brightbill, Palmyra Black Knights, Annville, PA
• Abigail Burokas, Lovell Academy U14, Schaumburg, IL
• Matthew Cramer, Junior Phantoms U12, New Middleton, OH
• Michael Edelstein, Senators 14U McDavid, Croydon, PA
• Jan Eschler, Plano West Hockey Club, Dallas, TX
• Joel Escobar, Junior Black Bears, Mount Airy, MD
• Devon Goosen, Palm Beach Typhoons, Plantation, FL
• Drew Groft, Palmyra Black Knights 15U, Columbia, PA
• Jordan Hamborsky, Mon Valley Thunder 14U/Connellsville Falcons, Uniontown, PA
• Rhiannon Husted, LTS Snider, Philadelphia, PA
• Ara Iandskroner, Pee Wee, Madison, WI
• Nathaniel Masty, Mount Clemens Metro Jr Jets, Midget/JV Prep, Ira, MI
• Theodore Masty, Mount Clemens Metro Jr Jets, 14U Bantam House, Ira, MI
• Joshua Masty, Mount Clemens Metro Jr Jets 12U PeeWee House, Ira, MI
• Emily McDonnell, 14A York Devils, York, PA
• Everett Miller, Youngstown Phantoms 12u, Youngstown, OH
• Cayden Miller, Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth, South Abington, PA
• Eitan Mishiyev, Mercer Chiefs U16A Black, Manalapan Twp., NJ
• Charleigh Montana, Jaguars 12U Lemieux & Monarchs 12U, West Deptford, NJ
• Sam O’Hearn, Grand Traverse Hockey Association, Bantam AA, Traverse City, MI
• Ethan Peavy, Don Mills Flyers AAA, Burbank, CA
• Yahor Putau, Flyers Elite AAA, Bensalem, PA
• Bennett Redding, Fresno Jr Monsters 8u Travel, Hanford, CA
• Ares Renner, Mites Dev, Longmeadow, MA
• Annelise Satake, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Girls 12U Gold and Morgantown (WV) Blades 12U Coed and Middle School Scholastic Team 13U Coed, Morgantown, WV
• Finnley Satake, Morgantown Blades 10UAA Coed (WV) and Johnstown Redwings 10U AAA Coed (PA), Morgantown, WV
• Veronica Scansaroli, Princeton Tiger Lillies AA, Bridgewater, NJ
• Finn Swadley, Lansing Hockey Club – Bantam AA 14U, DeWitt, MI
• Chyna Taylor, GirlsTier 1 16U, Louisville, KY
• Charlee Tschida, Boulder hockey club lady rough riders 12 AA, Westminster, CO
• Richard Volgraf Jr., Royal AA, Newtown, PA
• Haydn Warfel, Huskies Hockey Club – Peewee Major, Plainfield, IL
• Bennett Wilson, 12U AA, Lutz, FL
• Brayden Wilson, 10U A, Lutz, FL

About Black Bear Sports Group
Founded in 2015 by lifelong hockey enthusiasts, 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, Black Bear 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 http://www.blackbearsportsgroup.com/.

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However, in October, Black Bear Sports Group officially acquired the arena, a move local ice sports leaders say will help stabilize and grow hockey, figure skating, and curling in the region. Groups including the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association (KOHA), Greater Kalamazoo Skating Association (GKSA), Kalamazoo Curling Club, South Central High School Hockey League (SCHSHL), and local businesses like Athletic Mentors and Hockey Services Source for Hockey, have expressed optimism about the future under the new ownership. Black Bear Sports Group currently owns and operates more than 40 ice arenas across the country.

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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.

Officials at the arena held “Logan Cooley Night” on Aug. 21 and honored the rising NHL star, who gave back to the current generation of players at the same rink where he discovered his passion for hockey.

“This is where it all started,” Cooley said. “This is where I fell in love with the game and knew I wanted to do something special with it.”

See the full story here – https://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1346701

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