March 2024

In a remarkable incident that unfolded on December 20, 2022, at the Ice World Maryland ice rink, a young skater faced a life-threatening medical emergency that quickly turned into cardiac arrest. This heart-stopping moment was met with swift and heroic action from the staff, showcasing the commitment of Black Bear Sports Group to prioritize the …

March 2024

Repost from BNN Breaking News Following a significant deal with Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (BBSG), Biggby Coffee has acquired naming rights to the well-known Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton, Michigan. The venue, now rebranded as “Biggby Coffee Ice Cube- Brighton,” continues to serve as a key facility for local figure skating and hockey …

March 2024

Repost from CBS21 YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — It was a warm day outside, but many spent their time inside on Sunday for the annual Special Olympics PA indoor winter competition. Officials said it was the fourth year that the games were being held in York County. CBS21 was at the York Ice Arena for …

March 2024

Repost from The Livingston Post BRIGHTON TWP. — A hockey and figure skating ice house near Brighton has a new owner and a new name. Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. purchased Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton Township in early February and granted naming rights to Biggby Coffee, which sponsors youth hockey programs. The three-rink ice …

February 2024

Bethesda, MD – BIGGBY® COFFEE is excited to announce a dynamic partnership with Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. by securing the naming rights to three properties Black Bear has purchased in the Michigan market. The three arenas include BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube- Ann Arbor (formerly known as the Ann Arbor Ice Cube), BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice …

February 2024

Blackstreet Capital Holdings affiliate Black Bear to manage arena in Detroit Brighton, MI – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (“Black Bear”) has taken over the operations of the arena commonly known as the Kensington Valley Ice House (the “Arena”). The Arena features three ice sheets, a bar/restaurant and a concessions area. The …

February 2024

Ann Arbor, MI – The Ann Arbor Ice Cube (AAIC) and Biggby Coffee Hockey Club are pleased to announce Mike Hamilton as the Tier 1 Director for Biggby Coffee AAA effective February 1st, 2024. On the boys side, Coach Hamilton will bring experience, leadership, and winning philosophies to the organization, which plays out of both …

January 2024

Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation and National Girls Hockey League member Princeton Tiger Lilies’ General Manager, Shelley Looney, has recently been honored with induction into the prestigious Beanpot Hall of Fame. Hailing from Brownstown, MI, Looney is a distinguished figure in women’s hockey, having been a key member of the first US Women’s Olympic Hockey team …

January 2024

Gear up for an extraordinary hockey expedition as Phantoms Selects take center stage at the World Hockey Championships in the picturesque city of Innsbruck, Austria. As one of the few North American teams invited to this elite international event, our boys will face off against top AAA Hockey Clubs from 15 countries, showcasing their skills …

March 2024

Repost from Atlantic District HACKENSACK, N.J. — The first Atlantic Affiliate championship of the 2023-2024 season was awarded Sunday morning to the Palmyra Black Knights 12U AAA who edged out the New Jersey Colonials in a 2-0 game that kept everyone on the edge of their seat until the final buzzer. Back and forth, goal …

March 2024

Repost from Our Sports Central Youngstown Phantoms’ Charlie Cerrato, Adam Pietila, Grant Young, and Andrew Strathmann on the ice (Youngstown Phantoms, Credit: Scott Galvin/Scott Galvin Photography) Youngstown, OH – The Youngstown Phantoms (27-16-4-4, 62pts) grabbed a much needed two points after a 7-4 victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks Sunday Evening at the Covelli Centre. The …