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Black Bears Hold off Rebels for Win

January 31, 2020 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Maryland Black Bears News Release


ODENTON, MD - The Maryland Black Bears secured a victory against the Jamestown Rebels to end their seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 win on Friday night. Newly acquired Black Bears Hunter Brackett (F), Aaron Swanson (F), Jack Smiley (F), and Aaron Randazzo (G) all made their home debuts.

Maryland struck first with Hunter Brackett scoring his first as a Black Bear. Bracket forced a turnover in the offensive zone and the puck went to Maryland forward Brayden Stannard. Stannard fed the puck back to Brackett who slammed it home for a 1-0 lead after one period.

The Rebels struck back in the first minute of the second period on the powerplay with a goal from forward Janis Vizbelis. Vizbelis had the puck at the point and shot the puck through a screen and in for a 1-1 tie. Brayden Stannard responded later that period to put the Black Bears up 2-1. Maryland forward Reid Leibold passed the puck to Stannard in the slot who shot it top-shelf for the lead. Stannard scored a second goal just over three minutes later on a breakaway, scoring on the backhand for a 3-1 lead.

Jamestown did not back down. Team captain Eric Olson shot the puck through a screen to cut the deficit to 3-2. Despite chances by the Rebels, Brayden Stannard ended the comeback bid with a slapshot goal for the hat trick and a 4-2 lead that would hold up as a final score.

Maryland goalie Aaron Randazzo got third star of the game, forward Reid Leibold earned second star of the game, and forward Brayden Stannard was awarded first star of the game.

The Black Bears face-off against the Jamestown Rebels in game two of the series Saturday nights at Piney Orchard Ice Arena with puck drop at 7:45 PM ET. Groundhog Day will be celebrated at the game with the team groundhog and legend, Bucky.

The Maryland Black Bears is a Junior Hockey Team that competes in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Our players, 16-20 years old, are vying for NCAA DI/III Scholarships. The Black Bears are the hometown hockey team of Central Maryland and play out of the Piney Orchard Ice Arena. The Maryland Black Bears play for more than just wins!

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