BINGHAMTON HOCKEY HEADLINES

BLACK BEARS TAKE GAME 1 IN WATERTOWN, 4-2

The Binghamton Black Bears (1-0) defeated the Watertown Wolves (0-1) in Watertown in a close game, 4-2. The Wolves score first as Trevor Lord scores glove side high to beat Connor McAnanama for the game’s first goal at the 4:48 mark. The Wolves scored their second goal of the game off the stick of Michael Mercurio as he was able to squeak the puck through the five hole of the Black Bears net-minder. The Black Bears cut the lead for the Wolves down to 1 as Kyle Stephan scores at the 2:14 mark to make this a 2-1 game. Colan Fitzgerald who started the play on Stephan's goal, scored the game tying goal just 43 seconds later knotting this game at 2 goals apiece. With Justin Schmit in the penalty box for an instigator penalty at the end of the 2nd period, Dakota Bohn put the Black Bears up with a power play goal up just 1:40 into the 3rd period. Gavin Yates scored the Black Bears 4th goal of the game at the 10:34 mark of the 3rd. The Black Bears take a 1 game lead in the best of 3 series in the Commissioner's Cup Quarterfinals Empire Division B Series. You can see the BinghamtonHockey.net boxscore here.

LEAGUE AWARDS FOR BLACK BEARS

The Federal Prospects Hockey League announced this week that Black Bears net-minder, Connor McAnanama and Captain Tyson Kirkby be have been named to the Empire Division All-Star Team for 2023-24. It was also announced that rookies Dan Stone and Connor Smith have been named to the Empire Division Rookie All-Sta Team. In addition, Brooks Hill has been named Broadcaster of the Year for the 23-24 season. Congraduations to all four players and to Brooks Hill in these achievements this season.

BINGHAMTON TO FACE-OFF AGAINST THE WOLVES IN THE FIRST ROUND

The Binghamton Black Bears will meet their first round opponents from last year, this season in the 1st round, the FPHL Quarterfinals, the Watertown Wolves. The Black Bears ended the regular season against the Wolves 10-3-0 (Home 7-0, Away 3-3) The first game of the series will be in Watertown, NY on Friday, April 19th, game 2 will be in Binghamton on April 20th, a 7 PM start while a game 3 if needed will be on Sunday in Bingamton with a 6 PM puck drop. Game 1 - Binghamton (4) at Watertown (2): Boxscore - Article Game 2 - Watertown at Binghamton: Boxscore - Article Game 3 - Watertown at Binghamton - If Needed

THE POWER PLAY POST - SEASON 13

The Power Play Post Show, hosted by Bob Howard is back and is in it's 13th season. The 13th season has already great guests like Brenden Stanko, JT Walters, Tyson Kirkby, Gary Ryan and we will have many more guests from the Binghamton Black Bears as well as guests from around the FPHL. You can subscribe to our the Podcast through Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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The Power Play Post Show, hosted by Bob Howard is on Facebook now and you can join the group to enjoy Binhamton Hockey news, information, announcements about the show, guests and so much more. Click here to join the Power Play Post Show group on Facebook. You can also subscribe to our the Podcast through Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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