Hamilton heads to Binghamton

BINGHAMTON-The Binghamton Black Bears, 3x Commissioners Cup Champions, are proud to announce that Defenseman Jake Hamilton has signed for the 2026-27 season!  Hamilton was the Black Bears first pick in the FPHL's Dispersal Draft for players who played in Athens and Pee Dee last season.

Hamilton brings ECHL experience to the Black Bears blue line. The 30-year-old has appeared in 78 games over the last six seasons, most recently with the Orlando Solar Bears.  He also has spent parts of seasons playing overseas in Poland and Australia.  He is a veteran defenseman who stands at 6'2" 225 lbs. with a left-handed shot.  

Jake played two seasons at University of Wisconsin-Superior (NCAA DIII), and then turned pro in the 2018-19 season.  He started with the Peoria Rivermen for one season, earning a call-up to the ECHL's Jacksonville Icemen.  Hamilton has played for the Icemen, Kansas City Mavericks, Adirondack Thunder, Norfolk Admirals, Newfoundland Growlers, and Orlando Solar Bears.

Hamilton finished the season with the Pee Dee IceCats, playing in the final 15 games of the regular season and appeared in all nine playoffs games.  In his short tenure with Pee Dee, he scored three goals and had five assists. 

Season Tickets are still on sale!  Make sure you are a part of the Black Bears family and don't miss a second of the action.  Call 607-722-7367 or stop into the third-floor offices inside the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.  Fans can save up to 30% on tickets and get even more savings in benefits!            

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