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BINGHAMTON HOCKEY HEADLINES
CONNOR SMITH RETURNS WITH 2 GOALS IN WIN
The Binghamton Black Bears (11-1-3) defeated the Elmira River Sharks (3-8-0) at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena on Teddy Bear Toss Night by the score of 6-4. The Black Bears started off the scoring late in the 1st period but took a 2 goal lead with goals from a returning Connor Smith at the 14:47 mark and then 2 minutes and 2 seconds later from the Captain Tyson Kirkby. The Connor Smith goal was then proceeded by fans throughing teddy bears and stuffed animals on the ice for the annual teddy bears throw. The Black Bears quickly scored on the power play 20 seconds into the 2nd period as Thomas Wray shot a puck passed Brandon Collett who was making his first start for the River Sharks. The Black Bears got into some penalty trouble in the 2nd period and the River Sharks took advantage as Frank Trazzera and Elijah Wilson both scored on the power play to make it a 3-2 game. Then Trazzera scored his 2nd of the night, the game tying goal when he scored an even strength goal with 8:34 left to go in the 2nd period. With Blake Peavey in the box for a delay of game call, Dakota Bohn score his first goal, a power play goal to put the Black Bears up 4-3. Connor Smith scored his 2nd of the game 9:32 into the 3rd period putting the Black Bears up by 2 goals. Steven Klinck with Collett pulled for an extra attacker beat Sam LiVecchi for the River Sharks 4th goal, however with Dan Wieber in the penalty box for a Delay of Game penalty, Josh Fletcher scored an empty net, short handed goal to finalize this game, a win 6-4 improving the Black Bears to 11-1-3. You can see the BinghamtonHockey.net boxscore here.

BRENDEN STANKO GETS CALLED UP AND FPHL HONORS
The Federal Prospects Hockey League announced that Binghamton Black Bears center, Brenden Stanko had earned the Rookie Of The Month for October\November. Stanko played in 14 games and had 12 goals and 15 assists for 27 points which places him 2nd in the league in scoring. His best performance occurred on October 27th against the Watertown Wolves when he had 5 points (1 goal and 5 assists). Stanko also had a 4-point (2-2) game on November 17th at home against Elmira. Stanko was also called up on November 27, 2023 to the SPHL's Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs due to his great start to the season.

2022-2023 BLACK BEARS YEAR IN REVIEW
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Binghamton Black Bears 2022-2023 was an improvement for their first in every way on the ice compared to the inaugural season. In the Black Bears first season, they played in an 8 team FPHL leagues vs. this season where they played in the 5 team Empire Division. In season 1, the Black bears finished with 32 wins, 25 losses and 2 overtime losses in a 59 game season. They finished with 94 points and a .531 winning percentage. This season the FPHL saw all 10 teams play 56 games compared to the very unbalanced amount of games of last season. The Black Bears improved their wins this season from 32 last season to 36, in less games played of 56. With that, the Black Bears only lost 15 games in regulation and 2 in overtime, finishing with 110 points and a .655 winning percentage. Read more here.

THE POWER PLAY POST - SEASON 13
Cameron YarwoodThe 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.

LIKE THE POWER PLAY POST SHOW ON FACEBOOK
Cameron YarwoodThe 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.