Before the Black Bears Presented by Hinds Energy

BINGHAMTON- The Binghamton Black Bears embark on their first home-and-home series of the season this weekend against the Danbury Hat Tricks.  The Black Bears are coming off a weekend split against the Columbus River Dragons in Georgia.  Danbury dropped both games at home last weekend vs Twin City.  

This weekend's set will be the first two of 11 total games this season between the two Atlantic Division sides.  Friday's game will be at the Danbury Ice Arena, while Saturday's game inside the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena will be the first time ever the Black Bears have played at home on Halloween.

at a glance

CJ Stubbs recorded a six point night in Columbus on Saturday.  With his two goals and four assists, he ties the franchise record for most points in a single-game, joining Brett Parker, Chad Lopez and Brendan Stanko.  Stubbs and Chance Gorman are tied for the team high in points with 13.  Gorman leads the Black Bears in scoring with nine goals and Sam Dabrowski leads the team with 10 assists.  

Danbury is led by Forwards Eli Rivers and Genaro Fronduto.  Rivers has eight points leading the Hat Tricks but also is second on the team in PIM with 16.  Fronduto scored three goals last weekend against the Thunderbirds.  Goalie Kyle Penton has played four games this season for Danbury.  He has posted a 2-2-0 record with .890 SV% and 4.51 GAA.  

Binghamton enters the weekend with a 4-1-0 record with 8pts in the Atlantic Division.

Danbury enters the weekend with a 2-2-0 record with 4pts in the Atlantic Divsion.