BINGHAMTON HOCKEY HEADLINES

BLACK BEARS TAKE GAME 1 IN FRASER, 4-3

The Binghamton Black Bears (1-0) defeated the Motor City Rockers (0-1) in game 1 of the FPHL's Semifinals on the road in Fraser, MI by the score of 4-3. With neither team giving up too much, the first goal of the game didn't happen until 4:21 left to go in the first as TJ Delaney scored to make it 1-0 for the home team. With the Black Bears and the Rockers down to 4 men on the ice, Cam Clark scored his first goal of the playoffs to tie the game at the 8:12 mark of the 2nd period. The Black Bears take their first lead of the game with a Colan Fitzgerald goal with 6:28 left to go in the period. Gavin Yates missed on a penalty shot attempt with 39 seconds to go the 2nd period. Just 7:14 into the 3rd period, Gavin Yates fed Connor Smith who sent the puck past Trevor Babin giving the Black Bears a 2 goal lead. Matheiu Boislard got tagged for boarding which led to a quick power play goal for the Rockers by TJ Sneath cutting the Black Bears lead down to just 1 goal, 3-2. Cam Clark scored his 2nd goal of the game with 5:20 left to go in the 3rd period, this gave the Black Bears a two goal lead again. The third period being the period with the most scoring in the game, the Rockers got the game back to 1 goal game with Jonathan Julliano getting his first goal if the game with 4:04 left in the 3rd period. Binghamton now leads 1-0 in the best of 3 games series and will play on Saturday in Binghamton with a puck drop at 7 PM. You can see the BinghamtonHockey.net boxscore here.

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.

BINGHAMTON TO FACE-OFF AGAINST THE WOLVES IN THE FIRST ROUND

The Binghamton Black Bears will meet their first round opponents from last year, this season in the 1st round, the FPHL Quarterfinals, the Watertown Wolves. The Black Bears ended the regular season against the Wolves 10-3-0 (Home 7-0, Away 3-3) The first game of the series will be in Watertown, NY on Friday, April 19th, game 2 will be in Binghamton on April 20th, a 7 PM start while a game 3 if needed will be on Sunday in Bingamton with a 6 PM puck drop. Game 1 - Binghamton (4) at Watertown (2): Boxscore - Article Game 2 - Watertown (2) at Binghamton (7): Boxscore - Article Black Bears win series and move on to the 2nd round.

THE POWER PLAY POST - SEASON 13

The 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.

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The 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.

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