Overview
The Maryland Black Bears Mission:
Provide Black Bear players access to all of the resources necessary for success on and off the ice as they mature from boys to young men
Consistently display our appreciation for Black Bear Nation and the surrounding Central Maryland Community by giving back as much and often as we can
The Maryland Black Bears entered the North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) East Division as an expansion team in 2018 and is the first team in the 42-year history of the NAHL to be based out of Maryland. The Black Bears play their home games at the Piney Orchard Ice Arena aka “the Den” in Odenton, Maryland. Both the arena and team are owned by the Black Bear Sports Group. The Piney Orchard Ice Arena has a capacity of 530 fans and features an additional rink that was built over the 2019 offseason.
The team consists of players, 16 to 20 years old, that are vying to play college hockey at the NCAA Division I/III level. The regular season starts in September and ends in April, which is then followed by a playoff for the Robertson Cup Championship. Black Bear Nation is primarily made up of fans from the Central Maryland Community, predominantly from Anne Arundel, Howard, and Prince Georges Counties.
Rinks
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Nearby Hotels
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Experience a convenient extended stay at TownePlace Suites Baltimore BWI Airport, the first hotel in Maryland to earn a LEED Gold Certification. Our Linthicum hotel provides the comforts of home and a free shuttle to and from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, just 2 miles away. Easily explore top area attractions such as the National Electronics Museum, University of Maryland, Arundel Mills and Live! Casino & Hotel. Unwind at the end of the day in our spacious, apartment-style suites featuring full kitchens, complimentary Wi-Fi and separate areas for working, sleeping and cooking.
(10.07 miles)
Off I-95, we’re four miles from the Inner Harbor, offering shopping, dining, and nightlife. Orioles Park is seven miles away and we’re 10 minutes from Fort McHenry National Monument, the site that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner. Enjoy our indoor pool and fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages. Hot breakfast and WiFi are on us.
(18.6 miles)
Transportation
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(932.23 miles)
