TEAM MARYLAND ICE HOCKEYORGANIZATION INC

What TEAM MARYLAND ICE HOCKEYORGANIZATION INC does

Team Maryland Ice Hockey Organization Inc is a youth AAA ice hockey organization operating in the Maryland/DMV region under the trade name Team Maryland. The organization fields seven to eight competitive teams spanning age divisions from 10U through 18U, is a member of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation, and is operationally controlled by Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. via a long-term lease assumed in January 2023. Its headquarters is registered in Bethesda, Maryland, with primary facilities at Rockville Ice Arena (three NHL rinks including a 500-seat stadium rink) and Piney Orchard Ice Arena (a dual-sheet, 42,375 sq. ft. facility owned by Black Bear Sports Group). The organization has produced notable alumni including NHL Draft picks Alex Nylander, Jared Tinordi, and William Nylander, with staff-reported outcomes of 8 NHL Draft Picks, 50+ NCAA Division 1 commits, and 55+ USHL/NTDP selections over five seasons.

The core product is tiered youth hockey programming — tryouts, season team play, spring/summer development clinics, billeting services, and branded apparel/uniform sales — augmented by the Black Bear TV streaming platform. Black Bear TV is built on Spiideo's cloud-based AI camera capture system, partnered with Visaic for the interactive web and OTT application layer, and delivers HD game feeds with live stats and a 180-degree VIPR panoramic view across PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. The Junior Hockey Affiliates program provides a structured developmental pathway from youth AAA through Black Bear Sports Group's owned franchises in the USHL (Youngstown Phantoms), NAHL (Maryland Black Bears), NCDC (Mercer Chiefs, PAL Jr Islanders), and EHL (formerly Team Maryland) into NCAA Division 1 hockey.

Team Maryland generates revenue through tryout and registration fees priced at $225 (early-bird) to $275 (regular) per player, Black Bear TV subscriptions offered as pay-per-game, monthly, and annual tiers, branded apparel and uniform sales through Breakaway Sports e-commerce stores, and billeting arrangements where host families receive monthly compensation to house international players. Marketing is primarily direct-to-consumer via the team website, email newsletter, tryout events, and clinics, with Black Bear TV functioning as a mid-funnel video channel. Distribution and registration run through the Bond Sports platform, while merchandise is fulfilled through Breakaway Sports storefronts.

Name

TEAM MARYLAND ICE HOCKEYORGANIZATION INC

Legal name

Team Maryland Ice Hockey Organization Inc

Website

https://teammaryland.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Team Maryland is a youth AAA ice hockey organization operating seven to eight teams across 10U-18U age divisions in the Maryland/DMV region under Black Bear Sports Group, serving aspiring youth players with a Tier 1 Hockey Federation pathway to junior and college hockey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Hockey Development

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Youth hockey programs
• AAA hockey development
• Junior hockey pathway
• Hockey streaming services
• Youth athlete training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tryout and Registration Fees: Youth hockey players pay tryout fees to join Team Maryland AAA teams. Early-bird pricing available before specified dates with regular pricing thereafter.
2. Black Bear TV Subscriptions: Streaming service offering pay-as-you-go per game viewing (48-hour access), monthly plans, and yearly subscription plans for watching games at 38 Black Bear venues.
3. Apparel and Merchandise Sales: Online stores selling Team Maryland branded apparel and uniforms through Breakaway Sports platform.
4. Billeting Program: Host family program providing monthly compensation to families who house hockey players; billet players serve as mentors and role models for younger children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Team Maryland is a premier youth AAA hockey organization operating seven tiered teams across age divisions 10U through 18U in the Maryland/DMV region. The organization provides competitive hockey development, coaching by former NHL professionals, and a direct pathway to junior hockey leagues (USHL, NAHL, NCDC, EHL) through its affiliation with Black Bear Sports Group. Supporting offerings include the Black Bear TV streaming platform, billeting (host family) program, seasonal development clinics, and branded apparel/uniform retail.

Product overview

Team Maryland is a youth AAA hockey organization offering tiered programming across eight age divisions (10U through 18U). The organization operates as a member of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation, utilizing facilities at Rockville Ice Arena and Piney Orchard Ice Arena. Key services include the Black Bear TV streaming platform for game broadcasts, billeting programs for host families, spring/summer development clinics, and a pathway to junior hockey through Black Bear Sports Group affiliates. Supporting facilities include a team gym, video room, and dedicated locker rooms at Piney Orchard Ice Arena. The organization also maintains retail operations through apparel and uniform stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Bear TV: A streaming platform for hockey games at Black Bear venues, featuring HD feeds, live stats, and multi-platform viewing options including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Powered by Spiideo's AI camera technology.

Products and services

• Youth AAA Hockey Teams (10U-18U)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SpiideocoreTechnology or Integration · 16 September 2024Black Bear Sports Group partnered with Spiideo to equip all 38 Black Bear venues with Spiideo's cloud-based AI camera system for automatic recording and tracking of every situation and player movement. Award-winning AI capture technology specifically designed for hockey.
• VisaiccoreTechnology or Integration · 16 September 2024Black Bear Sports Group partnered with Visaic to create an interactive web platform and site for Black Bear TV. The platform supports account management, multiple accounts, clipping, downloading access, and dedicated app functionality.
• Black Bear Sports GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. assumed control of Team Maryland youth club in January 2023 through a long-term lease arrangement. Black Bear owns and operates franchises in USHL, NAHL, NCDC, and EHL providing a complete developmental pathway for Team Maryland players.
• Tier 1 Hockey FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam Maryland is a member of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation, an elite youth hockey organization providing access to high-level competition, tournaments, and national visibility for its AAA hockey teams.
• Rockville Ice ArenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockville Ice Arena serves as primary home ice for Team Maryland Tier I Hockey. Montgomery County's premier ice skating facility with three NHL rinks including stadium seating for 500 spectators. Located at 50 Southlawn Court, Rockville, MD 20850.
• Piney Orchard Ice ArenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned by Black Bear Sports Group, Inc., Piney Orchard Ice Arena is a dual-sheet facility and home to Maryland Black Bears (NAHL) and Team Maryland EHL. Located at 8781 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton, MD 20850. Includes two NHL-sized rinks, concession area, and meeting/video room.
• Pro Motion HockeyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferenced as a partner organization on Team Maryland website, providing hockey-related services to players and families.
• Printscape Arena at SouthpointeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack Bear Sports Group affiliated venue in the South Hills region with over 850,000 annual foot traffic. Features NHL-sized ice rink and dry floor arena with multiple meeting rooms for corporate and community events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Mission: Elite AAA youth hockey organization based in Illinois and a Tier 1 Hockey Federation peer to Team Maryland. Operates multiple age-division AAA teams with a similar development pathway to college and junior hockey; coaching pedigree overlap (Michal Pivonka led Mission 15O to 2022 National Championship).
• Shattuck-Saint Mary's School Hockey: Premier prep-school-affiliated youth hockey program producing NHL Draft picks and NCAA commits at scale. Directly comparable to Team Maryland's NCAA D1 pipeline ambition and elite-tier competitive positioning.
• HoneyBaked (formerly Compuware) Hockey: Major Michigan-based AAA youth hockey organization known for elite talent development. Operates at a similar competitive level within the AAA ecosystem with comparable pipeline outcomes to NCAA and professional hockey.
• York Simcoe Express: Canadian elite youth hockey program operating at a comparable AAA developmental level with strong NCAA and CHL placement outcomes. Comparable in producing draft-eligible talent and operating showcase events.
• Little Caesars Amateur Hockey (Hockey Detroit): Long-standing AAA youth hockey organization operating multiple Tier I age-division teams with a strong college-bound alumni track record. Comparable to Team Maryland in developmental focus and tournament-level competition.
• Bishop Kearney Selects / KAJA Hockey: Elite girls and youth hockey development program that previously employed Team Maryland's current Hockey Director Robbie Murden. Operates a comparable Tier I-style AAA model focused on college placement.

Regional players

• Washington Little Capitals: Direct DMV-region competitor operating AAA youth hockey teams in the same Maryland/Virginia market. Closest geographic peer competing for the same player pool and coaching talent.
• Potomac Patriots: DMV-area youth hockey organization fielding AAA teams. Competes with Team Maryland for registration revenue and player talent in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/team-maryland-ice-hockeyorganization-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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