Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Black Bear Sports Group across Hockey.
The former Wings West ice rink has been transformed into BIGGBY COFFEE Ice Cube Kalamazoo, reopening with two rinks and a commitment to inclusive pricing.
A recent Capitol Hill hearing highlighted the growing financial strain on families and the shifting ownership landscape of youth hockey rinks.
A senator’s personal story reveals how profit-driven ownership is turning community sports into commodified spectacles, echoing a broader erosion of shared values in American life.
A USA TODAY investigation finds that Black Bear Sports Group, backed by Blackstreet Capital Holdings, has rapidly acquired rinks and teams nationwide, driving up costs and raising antitrust concerns.