The
Black Bears (11-4-2) completed the weekend sweep of the Watertown Wolves (5-8-0)
Saturday night off the stellar play of net-minder Riley McViegh who
saved all 25 shots he faced at
the Arena. The Black Bears scored 3 power play goals off the sticks of
Jamie Bucell, Tyson Kirkby and Captain Jake Shultz. Tyler Gjurich who
corrently has a 42 game point streak scored the 4th goal in the game for
Binghamton. This marked the first game in which former Wolves Head Coach
and long-time player, Justin Coachman played against his former team.
The Black Bears head to Delaware to start a home and home series vs. the
Thunder this Friday. You can check out the Binghamton Hockey.net boxscore by clicking
here.
WHAT'S NEW IN FPHL FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON?
The
Federal Prospects Hockey League will look a little different this season
as the league introduced three new teams to the league and have
seperated the ten teams into two divisions of five. In the newly created
Empire Division three New York based teams, the Binghamton Black Bears,
Elmira Mammoth and Watertown Wolves will play with the Delaware Thunder
and the Danbury Hat Tricks. The Continental Division will consist of the
Carolina Thunderbirds, Columbus River Dragons, Mississippi Sea Wolves,
Motor City Rockers and the Port Huron Prowlers. Elmira, Mississipi and
Motor City are the new editions for the 2022-23 season..
BIG ADDITIONS FOR THE BLACK BEARS
Likely
the biggest addition to this years Binghamton Black Bears roster and
most talked about is Jon "Nasty" Mirasty. The former enforcer for the
Syracuse Crunch signed to play with the Black Bears and though he hasn't
played in four seasons will likely still be a physical threat on the
ice. Gary Gill is in as the new Head Coach for the Black Bears and when
they signed Mirasty he said “We wanted to bring in some more toughness,
in addition to Jake Schultz, for the upcoming season and we’re thrilled
to have Jon join the Black Bears,”. The other change that is important
is the promotion for Tyler Gjurich as an Assistant Coach. He will serve
in a player\assistant coach capacity..
OWEN LISKIEWICZ AND JOSEPH SHEPPARD RETURN IN NET
Liskiewicz
and Sheppard served as the primary net-minders in Binghamton for the
2021-22 season and they return for the 2022-23 season. Liskiewicz led
the team in Wins with 18, GAA at 4,10 and a .899 saves percentage.
Sheppard 11 games for the Black Bears and had a 4.71 GAA and a .889
saves percentage. Those numbers could be better this season if injuries,
call-ups and the teams second season chemistry improves.
The
Black Bears (11-4-2) completed the weekend sweep of the Watertown Wolves (5-8-0)
Saturday night off the stellar play of net-minder Riley McViegh who
saved all 25 shots he faced at
the Arena. The Black Bears scored 3 power play goals off the sticks of
Jamie Bucell, Tyson Kirkby and Captain Jake Shultz. Tyler Gjurich who
corrently has a 42 game point streak scored the 4th goal in the game for
Binghamton. This marked the first game in which former Wolves Head Coach
and long-time player, Justin Coachman played against his former team.
The Black Bears head to Delaware to start a home and home series vs. the
Thunder this Friday. You can check out the Binghamton Hockey.net boxscore by clicking
The
Federal Prospects Hockey League will look a little different this season
as the league introduced three new teams to the league and have
seperated the ten teams into two divisions of five. In the newly created
Empire Division three New York based teams, the Binghamton Black Bears,
Elmira Mammoth and Watertown Wolves will play with the Delaware Thunder
and the Danbury Hat Tricks. The Continental Division will consist of the
Carolina Thunderbirds, Columbus River Dragons, Mississippi Sea Wolves,
Motor City Rockers and the Port Huron Prowlers. Elmira, Mississipi and
Motor City are the new editions for the 2022-23 season..
Liskiewicz
and Sheppard served as the primary net-minders in Binghamton for the
2021-22 season and they return for the 2022-23 season. Liskiewicz led
the team in Wins with 18, GAA at 4,10 and a .899 saves percentage.
Sheppard 11 games for the Black Bears and had a 4.71 GAA and a .889
saves percentage. Those numbers could be better this season if injuries,
call-ups and the teams second season chemistry improves.
