Black Bears Silence Rebels in Shutout Win

February 28, 2020 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Maryland Black Bears News Release

ODENTON, MD - The Maryland Black Bears played a pivotal matchup against the Jamestown Rebels Friday night. Tonight had huge playoff implications with the North American Hockey League's East Division being closer than ever. After a grueling sixty minutes of hockey, the Maryland Black Bears prevailed with a 3-0 win over the Rebels.

The Black Bears scored a goal in each of the three periods to secure the win. The first goal came from Maryland forward Cameron Recchi as he deflected a shot from defenseman Hampus Rydqvist for a 1-0 lead. The second goal game from Black Bear forward Jude Kurtas as he jammed in a rebound to make it 2-0. The final goal of the game came from forward Logan Kittleson off a dazzling effort. Kittleson got the puck and shot it between his legs for a top-shelf goal and a 3-0 lead which would hold up as the final score. Cooper Black made 18 saves for his second shutout of the season for the Black Bears.

Honorary captain Parker Hall earned third-star honors, Black Bears' goalie Cooper Black received second-star honors, and forward Cameron Recchi was awarded first-star honors.

Maryland and Jamestown square off again for game two of the series Saturday, February 29th at Piney Orchard Ice Arena with a puck drop time of 7:45 PM ET.

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!

North American Hockey League Stories from February 28, 2020

• Ice Wolves Get Shutout by Lone Star, 4-0 - New Mexico Ice Wolves
• Weekend Preview vs. Lone Star - New Mexico Ice Wolves
• Bugs Shutout Jacks Behind Keefer's Hat Trick - Shreveport Mudbugs
• Jacks Shutout in Shreveport - Odessa Jackalopes
• Three Unanswered Goals Lift Bulls over Pilots in Comeback Victory - Amarillo Bulls
• Larkin's Overtime Winner Bests Bismarck, 3-2 - Austin Bruins
• Black Bears Silence Rebels in Shutout Win - Maryland Black Bears
• Rick Matchett Named General Manager of Odessa Jackalopes - Odessa Jackalopes
• Wings Head North - Aberdeen Wings
• Titans Announce Scout Night for March 14 - New Jersey Titans
• Allen Commits to Division I Umass Lowell - Amarillo Bulls

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Maryland Black Bears Stories

• Farewell from the Den: A Look at Their Next Chapter
• Maryland Bow out of the 2025 Robertson Cup Playoffs
• Bilic, Black Bears Shut Out Nordiques To Even Series
• Maine Rallies Past Maryland to Take Game One
• Black Bears and Nordiques Reignite Rivalry in Postseason Clash