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24-05-2025
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Pair of Black Bears selected by Topeka in FPHL Expansion Draft
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Following the latest FPHL season, during which Binghamton was able to run it back as back-to-back Commissioners Cup champions, two players are making their way to the center of the United States to continue their FPHL careers. The Topeka Scarecrows will be one of the newest teams to enter the FPHL, and during the expansion draft, they selected Binghamton's Donald Olivieri and Christopher Mott. Olivieri is coming off his third season with Binghamton and has played a crucial role for the Black Bears in recent history. In the past two postseasons, he tallied six goals and nine assists in 15 games. Mott was a new signing last summer and scored a goal in the Empire Division Finals. These selections do not guarantee that they will play for the Scarecrows, but their contract rights are owned by Topeka. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Black Bears McAnanama named FPHL Goalie of the Year
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Black Bears have continued their success from last season in being one of the top teams in the FPHL, and the FPHL on Tuesday announced that the top goalie in the league this season is straight out of Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. Black Bears goaltender Connor McAnanama was named the FPHL Goaltender of the Year for the 2024-25 season. He finished with 30 wins and a league-low goals against average of 2.08. He would set a Black Bears record this year with 34 starts, and a record of 30-3-1 with 4 shutouts. The Black Bears will take on Carolina in a best-of-5 series in the FPHL Commissioner's Cup Finals, with games one and two taking place on the road in Carolina this weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Watertown Wolves host Binghamton in FPHL quarterfinals
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Wolves will try to take advantage of home ice. Fourth-seeded Watertown will host the top-seeded and defending champion Binghamton Black Bears in the first game of the best-of-three Commissioner's Cup quarterfinal series. The Howl of Support: A look at the Watertown Wolves' dedicated fan base Game one of the series will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Watertown Municipal Arena. The second game of the series will be 7 p.m. Saturday at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. A third game, if necessary, would at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21 in Binghamton. The winner of the series will take on the Danbury Hat Tricks and Port Huron Prowlers in the FPHL semifinals. Binghamton went 7-1 in the eight regular season games played between the two teams. The Black Bears won the Empire Division title for the second straight season and are looking to repeat last season's success. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Black Bears gearing up to Run It Back
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Last season, the Binghamton Black Bears secured their first championship since 2011, bringing home the Commissioners Cup championship in the FPHL. Now, they are taking that same road again, heading back to the playoffs this weekend for a chance to go back-to-back. The Black Bears were the top team in the Empire Division and the FPHL, tying the record for most wins in a season. The team is now set to face off against the Watertown Wolves, whom they have faced eight times this year and only lost to once, 5-3, way back on October 12th. The push to go back to back officially gets underway tomorrow in Watertown, and as the Bears have been saying all season, they are looking to run it back. 'This is the fourth straight year that the Black Bears have made the playoffs, and the team motto all year, from day one of training camp, has been run it back, and now it's finally time for that opportunity,' said Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting Brooks Hill. The game gets underway in Watertown tomorrow for game one at 7:30 pm. There will be a watch party in downtown Binghamton at Craft for anyone who would like to cheer on the Bears as they look to bring another FPHL title back to Binghamton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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Jack Backus honored with Chamber Appreciation Award
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will honor Jack Backus with the Chamber Appreciation Award at its annual Membership Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at the Inn at Gran View in Ogdensburg. Starbucks' summer menu leaks early — here's what's new Georgia man arrested over alleged threats to kill Tulsi Gabbard Watertown hosts Motor City in FPHL Playoff game Strong geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to NNY: forecast 'Home Alone 2' director Chris Columbus wishes he could remove this from classic movie The Chamber says 'Chamber Appreciation Award' is presented yearly at the membership meeting to a partner individual or organization who has gone above and beyond to assure the chamber's success, mission and members. Backus has served on the Chamber's Board of Directors for decades, is being honored for his long-standing contributions to the Chamber, dedication to the county's communities and leadership at Mort Backus & Sons, a family-owned business with community support at its core. One nomination for Backus noted that even in his retirement, he 'still shows up to every meeting and event and is a bright and shining staple in the St. Lawrence County community…He is a great ambassador for the chamber and really cares about the community and small business.' Another nomination said Backus was always 'vocal about our members and supporting local businesses, making sure their best interests are being looked after.' Others expressed their appreciation for the thoughtful insights and questions he brings to his fellow Board members, along with recognition of the great things about St. Lawrence County. The annual breakfast meeting, which begins at 8:30 a.m., will also include appointments to the Board of Directors and Officers, as well as updates from Chamber leadership on previous accomplishments and goals for the coming year. North Country Easter Guide More information regarding the Chamber's annual membership meeting is available in the member events on Visit STLC's website. Additional information about this and other St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce events and programs is also available on their website or by calling 315-386-4000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
