What league does Maryland Black Bears play in?

Maryland Black Bears play in the NAHL.

When was Maryland Black Bears founded?

Maryland Black Bears was founded in 2018 in Odenton, MD, USA, USA.

Where is Maryland Black Bears based?

Maryland Black Bears is based in Odenton, MD, USA.

Who is the head coach of Maryland Black Bears?

The head coach of Maryland Black Bears is Clint Mylymok.

Who is the captain of Maryland Black Bears?

The captain of Maryland Black Bears is Owen Drury.

What arena does Maryland Black Bears play in?

Maryland Black Bears play their home games at Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, MD, USA.

Who is the general manager of Maryland Black Bears?

The general manager of Maryland Black Bears is Ryan Kosecki.

What are the team colors of Maryland Black Bears?

The team colors of Maryland Black Bears are Black + Yellow + Red.

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2025-2026 Season

Maryland Black Bears were 49-6-4 in the 2025-26 NAHL season with 102 points, 1st in the East and 1st overall.

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2025-2026 Maryland Black Bears Roster

Maryland Black Bears — 2025-2026 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Jacob Aranda (G)	19	2007	Anaheim, CA, USA	5'10"	161	L
	#30	Dilans Birkans (G)	20	2006	Jurmala, LAT	6'2"	187	L
	#30	Bennett Byers (G)	17	2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	161	L
	#31	Ryan Denes (G)	19	2007	Saugus, CA, USA	6'0"	165	L
	#33	Dom Gatto (G)	21	2005	St. Charles, IL, USA	5'8"	148	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#21	Dominik Boltnar (D)	20	2006	Des Moines, IA, USA	6'2"	220	R
	#8	Liam Doherty (D)	21	2005	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	161	L
	#9	William Esterbrooks (D)	21	2005	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	190	R
	#27	Vincent Glos (D)	20	2006	Opava, CZE	6'2"	196	L
	#20	Vitezslav Glos (D)	18	2008	Opava, CZE	6'6"	207	L
	#23	Ryan Ickes (D)	20	2006	Casco, MI, USA	5'11"	165	L
	#5	Daniel Johnson (D)	21	2005	Edgewood, MD, USA	5'10"	194	L
	#7	Hayden Klose (D)	19	2007	Elizabethtown, PA, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#2	Jonathan Lanza (D)	21	2005	Winthrop, MA, USA	6'0"	196	R
	#26	Victor Mannebratt (D)	21	2005	Särö, SWE	6'1"	194	R
	#12	Sam Osei (D)	20	2006	Jericho, NY, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#4	Anthony Pellitteri (D)	19	2007	Holbrook, MA, USA	6'0"	216	R
	#6	Cole Peters (D)	19	2007	East Amherst, NY, USA	6'2"	201	L
FORWARDS
	#8	Matteo Alvarez (F)	19	2007	Manhattan Beach, CA, USA	6'1"	170	R
	#25	Brady Anes (C)	20	2006	Scottville, MI, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#10	Lachlan Bommer (F)	19	2007	Rye, NY, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#16	Keele Deuling (F)	18	2008	Lexington, KY, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#18	Logan Deuling (F)	20	2006	Lexington, KY, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#17	Owen Drury (F)"C"	21	2005	Newport Beach, CA, USA	6'4"	194	R
	#24	Tanner Duncan (C)"A"	21	2005	Ridgefield, CT, USA	5'10"	181	L
	#19	Ryan Franks (F)	21	2005	Roslyn, NY, USA	6'4"	205	L
	#15	Josh Frenette (LW)"A"	20	2006	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	209	L
	#23	Robby Glentz (F)	19	2007	Big Rapids, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#13	Trey Hinton (F)	20	2006	Castle Rock, CO, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#2	Graiden Insana (F)	18	2008	Traverse City, MI, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#20	Noi Jonasson (C)	20	2006	Ashton, MD, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#14	Filip Kacmarsky (C)	18	2008	NJ, USA	5'11"	176	L
	#26	Kade Kanaly (F)	18	2008	Voorhees, NJ, USA	6'3"	185	L
	#11	Kristofers Krumins (C/W)	21	2005	Jelgava, LAT	6'2"	205	R
	#13	Noah Lawson (F)	19	2007	Alexandria, VA, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#14	Ryan Lucarelli (F)	20	2006	Westport, CT, USA	5'11"	176	R
	#28	Sokratis Markarian (C)	19	2007	Armavir, RUS	5'9"	170	R
	#19	Petr Pavelec (LW)	21	2005	Ostrava, CZE	6'0"	218	L
	#11	Aidan Petroff (C/RW)	20	2006	Natrona Heights, PA, USA	6'1"	201	R
	#9	Lucas Salvatore (F)	18	2008	New York, NY, USA	6'0"	176	R
	#11	Michael Sandruck (F)	20	2006	Victor, NY, USA	6'1"	209	R
	#16	Jaden Sikura (F)	20	2006	Lexington, KY, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#10	Harrison Smith (F)	20	2006	Wellington, FL, USA	5'9"	150	R
	#11	Qixiong Sun (F)	18	2008	Great Falls, VA, USA	6'1"	170	R
	#9	Mate Tardi (LW/C)	19	2007	Oakton, VA, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#3	Brayden Wade (C)	19	2007	Commerce Township, MI, USA	5'9"	183	R
Position: G: 2, D: 11, F: 19Av Age: 20.06 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Maryland Black Bears Staff

GM/Head CoachClint Mylymok
Asst. CoachBrennan Churchill
Asst. CoachRussell Smith
Goaltending CoachJason Wolfe
Asst. General ManagerRyan Kosecki
Dir. of ScoutingRob Broderick
European ScoutBrandon McNally
Head Athletic TrainerAmber Radtke
Video CoachAshton Gresty
VP. of Hockey OperationsKeith Primeau

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Maryland Black Bears Captains

"C"

Owen Drury

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 Maryland Black Bears Demographics

Maryland Black Bears Facts

Plays in: North American Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Yellow + Red
Town: Odenton, MD, USA Map
Founded: 2018

2025-2026 Maryland Black Bears Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
3 players
3 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Maryland Black Bears: 1 620 GP
Czechia: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Boston Dukes
Mercer Chiefs 18U AAA (THF 18U)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Piney Orchard Ice Arena
Location: Odenton, MD, USA
Capacity: -
Construction Year: -

Maryland Black Bears Games

Maryland Black Bears — 2025-2026 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/07/2026 03:00 PM GMT-5	Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks	Maryland Black Bears	-	NAHL
11/06/2026 03:30 PM GMT-5	Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks	Maryland Black Bears	-	NAHL
10/31/2026 07:00 PM GMT-4	Elmira Aviators	Maryland Black Bears	2 - 4	NAHL
10/30/2026 07:00 PM GMT-4	Elmira Aviators	Maryland Black Bears	4 - 1	NAHL
10/24/2026 06:00 PM GMT-4	New Hampshire Mountain Kings	Maryland Black Bears	2 - 1	NAHL

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Latest Transactions

Maryland Black Bears — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/02/2026	Confirmed	joining	Easton Margettie (F)	El Paso Rhinos	Details
10/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Logan Deuling (F)	El Paso Rhinos	Details
09/18/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jaden Sikura (F)	Trail Smoke Eaters	Details
09/10/2026	Confirmed	joining	Juuso Rantala (D)	Tappara U20	Details
09/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Liam Doherty (D)	McGill Univ.	Details
08/31/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Daniel Johnson (D)	Univ. of New England	Details
08/06/2026	Confirmed	leaving	William Esterbrooks (D)	Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage	Details
08/06/2026	Confirmed	joining	Matthew Shpungin (F)	Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks	Details

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Maryland Black Bears History and Standings

Maryland Black Bears — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NAHL	17	12	4	-	-	1	54	37	25	1.47	1	-
2025-2026	NAHL	59	49	6	-	-	4	248	136	102	1.73	1	Champion
2024-2025	NAHL	59	35	17	-	-	7	196	160	77	1.31	2	Eighth Final Loss
2023-2024	NAHL	60	41	14	-	-	5	208	145	87	1.45	1	Final loss
2022-2023	NAHL	60	40	15	-	-	5	215	140	85	1.42	1	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	NAHL	60	29	19	-	-	12	189	176	70	1.17	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	NAHL	54	25	21	-	-	8	146	159	58	1.07	4	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	NAHL	52	20	25	-	-	7	157	166	47	0.9	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	NAHL	60	16	37	-	-	7	141	244	39	0.65	6	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Maryland Black Bears — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Aidan Petroff (F)	2026-2027	New Hampshire Mountain Kings	NAHL	16	8	18	26	4
2.	Ryan Lucarelli (F)	2026-2027	Minnesota Mallards	NAHL	18	8	13	21	10
3.	Matthew Croxall (F)	2026-2027	Blackfalds Bulldogs	BCHL	15	7	8	15	6
4.	Tyler Shaver (F)	2026-2027	St. Thomas Univ.	ACHA II	10	10	3	13	6
5.	Mate Tardi (F)	2026-2027	St. Cloud Norsemen	NAHL	13	7	6	13	2
6.	Josh Frenette (F)	2026-2027	Langley Rivermen	BCHL	15	6	7	13	6
7.	Aiden Lawson (D)	2026-2027	Anchorage Wolverines	NAHL	14	3	10	13	12
8.	Kal Essenmacher (F)	2026-2027	Liberty Univ.	ACHA	11	8	4	12	2
9.	Jack Darby (D)	2026-2027	Oklahoma State Univ.	ACHA II	12	0	12	12	2
10.	Laker Aldridge (F)	2026-2027	Ohio Univ.	ACHA	10	4	7	11	24

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Maryland Black Bears — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.89
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	20.06
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	19.64
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	20.00
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	19.76

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Harrison Smith (F)	100	33	115	148
2.	Dimitry Kebreau (F)	163	51	60	111
3.	Branden Piku (F)	126	41	62	103
4.	Tanner Duncan (F)	101	42	59	101
5.	Brad McNeil (F)	162	32	63	95

Franchise All-Time Goals

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dimitry Kebreau (F)	163	51	60	111
2.	Luke Mountain (F)	152	44	38	82
3.	Tanner Duncan (F)	101	42	59	101
4.	Branden Piku (F)	126	41	62	103
5.	Harrison Smith (F)	100	33	115	148

Franchise All-Time Assists

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Harrison Smith (F)	100	33	115	148
2.	Sean Kilcullen (D)	155	10	67	77
3.	Brad McNeil (F)	162	32	63	95
4.	Branden Piku (F)	126	41	62	103
5.	Dimitry Kebreau (F)	163	51	60	111

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Logan Deuling (F)	82	4	18	303
2.	Luke Amell (D)	78	6	27	230
3.	Brad McNeil (F)	162	32	95	222
4.	Sebastien Brockman (D)	98	7	21	216
5.	Luke Mountain (F)	152	44	82	214

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dimitry Kebreau (F)	163	51	60	111
2.	Kareem El-Bashir (F)	163	33	48	81
3.	Brad McNeil (F)	162	32	63	95
4.	Sean Kilcullen (D)	155	10	67	77
5.	Jesse Horacek (F)	152	32	58	90

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Harrison Smith (F)	100	33	148	1.48
2.	Wilmer Skoog (F)	24	15	33	1.38
3.	Ryan Franks (F)	43	31	59	1.37
4.	Matthew Shpungin (F)	14	8	17	1.21
5.	William Esterbrooks (D)	13	3	14	1.08

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Harrison Smith (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	49	24	72	96	1.96	47
2.	Tanner Duncan (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	54	28	47	75	1.39	38
3.	Ryan Franks (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	43	31	28	59	1.37	28
4.	Ryan Bottrill (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	59	17	42	59	1.00	63
5.	Christian Catalano (F)	2022-2023	NAHL	59	30	27	57	0.97	140

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ryan Franks (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	43	31	28	59	1.37	28
2.	Christian Catalano (F)	2022-2023	NAHL	59	30	27	57	0.97	140
3.	Tanner Duncan (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	54	28	47	75	1.39	38
4.	Isac Nielsen (F)	2024-2025	NAHL	55	25	26	51	0.93	8
5.	Dimitry Kebreau (F)	2022-2023	NAHL	50	25	16	41	0.82	34

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Harrison Smith (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	49	24	72	96	1.96	47
2.	Tanner Duncan (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	54	28	47	75	1.39	38
3.	Harrison Smith (F)	2024-2025	NAHL	51	9	43	52	1.02	22
4.	Ryan Bottrill (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	59	17	42	59	1.00	63
5.	Brad McNeil (F)	2022-2023	NAHL	59	17	38	55	0.93	96

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Maryland Black Bears — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Logan Deuling (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	54	4	11	15	0.28	171
2.	Cole Peters (D)	2025-2026	NAHL	54	6	18	24	0.44	166
3.	Luke Amell (D)	2023-2024	NAHL	59	6	19	25	0.42	163
4.	Sam Osei (D)	2025-2026	NAHL	57	3	15	18	0.32	152
5.	Laker Aldridge (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	51	12	13	25	0.49	145

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections

Maryland Black Bears — Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
2	#57	Ajay Rai (F)	04/23/2007	Etobicoke, ON, CAN	5'11"	179 lbs
2	#61	Brandon Gauthier (F)	06/02/2006	Limoges, ON, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
2	#67	Jesse Gauthier (F)	06/02/2006	Navan, ON, CAN	6'0"	157 lbs
4	#101	Juuso Rantala (D)	06/22/2006	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	176 lbs
4	#121	Cooper Ludwar (F)	08/02/2007	Burlington, VT, USA	6'0"	161 lbs
4	#130	Bennett Byers (G)	11/07/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	161 lbs
5	#163	Ian Sherman (D)	05/13/2008	Brooklyn, CT, USA	6'0"	190 lbs
6	#195	Noah Lawson (F)	06/29/2007	Alexandria, VA, USA	5'10"	176 lbs
7	#227	Lucien Haskas (F)	10/24/2008	Brooklyn, NY, USA	5'9"	181 lbs
8	#259	Jack Peterson (D)	01/15/2009	Ada, MI, USA	6'0"	181 lbs
9	#291	Atley Perdue (D)	01/10/2008	Charleston, WV, USA	5'10"	201 lbs
10	#323	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#355	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#387	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#419	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#451	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#483	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#515	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#547	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#579	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#611	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#25	Jayden Connors (D)	02/26/2007	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	183 lbs
2	#68	Nolan Flynn (F)	02/25/2005	Natick, MA, USA	6'1"	185 lbs
5	#160	Jake Pomichter (F)	06/06/2006	North Haven, CT, USA	6'1"	207 lbs
5	#162	Guhnar Hillman (F)	04/01/2006	Midland, TX, USA	5'6"	157 lbs
6	#194	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
7	#228	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
8	#262	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
9	#296	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#330	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#364	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#398	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#432	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#466	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#500	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#534	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2024
1	#8	Mason Stenger (D)	03/05/2006	Maplewood, MN, USA	6'1"	209 lbs
1	#33	Liam Doherty (D)	10/26/2005	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	161 lbs
2	#68	Kieran Litterick (F)	05/11/2006	Whitby, ON, CAN	6'2"	196 lbs
3	#87	Jackson Porco (D)	12/02/2005	Byron Center, MI, USA	6'2"	185 lbs
3	#103	Owen Boucher (F)	01/02/2007	Grand Ledge, MI, USA	6'0"	194 lbs
5	#155	Ryan Denes (G)	01/08/2007	Saugus, CA, USA	6'0"	165 lbs
5	#173	Alexander Petersson (D)	02/09/2004	Halmstad, SWE	6'0"	185 lbs
6	#208	Ethan Ramonetti (G)	05/02/2006	East Northport, NY, USA	5'10"	165 lbs
7	#243	Jackson Delleo (F)	01/13/2006	Franklin, MA, USA	5'11"	181 lbs
8	#278	Anden Marceau (F)	06/27/2005	Alpena, MI, USA	5'9"	181 lbs
9	#313	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#348	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#383	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#418	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#453	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#488	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#523	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#558	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#593	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#628	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#663	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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