Central Vermont Black Bears Hockey was founded in 2022 when four central Vermont youth hockey programs merged. Numbers were dwindling at the local level and girls were playing on coed teams. After the merger, Black Bears was able to offer our girls the option to play on an all girls team. Last year our team placed 2nd in our state championship! Please consider supporting these young ladies.

• Provide a positive youth hockey experience to kids in our community with all levels of interest, ability, and economic standing. 
• Provide an environment that promotes sportsmanship, respect for individuals, integrity, the pursuit of excellence, enjoyment, loyalty, and teamwork and that has a positive lasting impact on the development of the participants as hockey players, individuals, and members of the community.
• Provide top-quality coaching and playing experience for participants of all levels of ability, from house-level players to Tier II traveling team members.
• Develop and maintain a positive reputation for Black Bears Hockey by requiring all participants – players, coaches, parents, and administrators – to exhibit sportsmanship and behavior that is beyond reproach at all times.
• Emphasize player development