Black Bear Sports Group is committed to strengthening community ice rinks by revitalizing facilities, infrastructure, and programming. We focus on restoring and modernizing arenas so they remain welcoming homes for hockey and skating, and a cornerstone of communities for generations to come.
BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube - Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo, MI)
After the former Wings West facility closed in September 2025 due to a refrigeration system failure, Black Bear Sports Group stepped in to restore operations and preserve a vital hub for the Kalamazoo ice sports community. We are focused on repairing and upgrading critical rink infrastructure while revitalizing the arena as a year-round destination for hockey, skating, and community gathering in Kalamazoo.
BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube - Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo, MI)
Click here to read the press release on the facility’s reopening and new programming in Kalamazoo.
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Printscape Arena (Canonsburg, PA)
At Printscape Arena in Canonsburg, PA, a $2 million project included installing a new chiller and completing a full concrete floor system replacement, both BBSG-funded capital improvements expected to last 20-25 years.
Printscape Arena (Canonsburg, PA)
Bolton Ice Palace (Bolton, CT)
Black Bear Sports Group reinvested approximately $1 million in a floor system replacement with an expected lifespan of 20 years, helping ensure reliable access to the rink for years to come.
Bolton Ice Palace (Bolton, CT)
