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BINGHAMTON HOCKEY HEADLINES
BLACK BEARS WIN IN BOUNCE BACK GAME, 5-2
The Binghamton Black Bears (14-3-1) defeared the Port Huron Prowlers (7-9-2) in a penalty filled game by the score of 5-2. On Teddy Bear Toss Night in Binghamton, the first goal of the game came from the Black Bears and Cameron Clark at the 10:34 of the first period, then bears started flying to the ice as the Black Bears took a 1-0 lead. The Black Bears took a 2-0 lead off of a Cameron Clark power play goal, scoring his 2nd goal of the period and game. The Prowlers got on the score-sheet 3 minutes and 50 seconds into the middle period with a goal from Reginald Milette to make this a 2-1 game. With Scott Ramaekers in the penalty box for Slashing, the Black Bears take a 3-1 lead after a short handed goal from Kyle Stefan. Donald Olivieri scored an unassisted goal with 5:49 to go in the period putting the Black Bears up 4-1. A turn over in the Black Bears defensive zone led to the Prowlers 2nd goal of the game, scored by Joel Frazee just 1:24 into the 3rd period. Near the end of the game and with Valtteri Nousianinen pulled for the extra attacker, Clark scored the empty-net goal to complete the hat trick and give the Black Bears a 5-2 bounce back win. You can see the BinghamtonHockey.net boxscore here.

BINGHAMTON BLACK BEARS VS CAROLINA THUNDERBIRDS IN FINALS
The Binghamton Black Bears will square off against the Carolina Thunderbirds in their first trip to the Commissioner's Cup Finals in franchise history. The Black Bears defeated the Wolves in the first round, 2-0 and the Motor City Rockers in the 2nd round, 2-0. The Thunderbirds defeated the Port Huron Prowlers 2 games to 1 in the 1st round and then defeated the Columbus River Dragons, 2-1 in the 2nd round to make it to the Finals. The two teams met in the regular season 4 times and the Black Bears were 2-1-1 in those 4 games.

Game 1 - 5/3/24 - Binghamton (5) at Carolina (3): Boxscore - Article
Game 2 - 5/4/24 - Binghamton (4) at Carolina (3): Boxscore - Article
Game 3 - 5/10/24 - Carolina (3) at Binghamton (4): Boxscore - Article
Black Bears sweep the series 3-0 and win the 2023-24 Commissioner's Cup.

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.

THE POWER PLAY POST - SEASON 14
Cameron YarwoodThe Power Play Post Show, hosted by Bob Howard is back and is in it's 13th season. The 14th season has already great guests like Blake Tosto, Cameron Clark, Chris Mott, Brooks Hill 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.