NA Now: Maryland Black Bears
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 11, 2026. Each interview features each team’s head coach, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
Maryland Black Bears
Head Coach: Clint Mylymok (9th season)
2025-26 Regular Season Record: 49-6-3-1– 102 points (1st in East Division)
2025-26 Leading Scorer: Harrison Smith (24-72–92)
2026 Postseason: Won Robertson Cup Championship
2026-27 Division: East Division
Location: Odenton, Maryland
Formation Year: 2018 (9th season)
Regular Season Title: One (2026)
East Division Titles: Three (2023, 2024, 2026)
Robertson Cup Championship: One (2026)
Clint Mylymok is coming off clinching the Robertson Cup title with the Maryland Black Bears in May. He talks more about the brand of hockey that he wants his 2026-27 team to play.
“We want teams to be aware that there's some structure and some heaviness to our game, but there's always going to be the skill component. You can't win without skill. I want us to be well-rounded, and I want teams to really hate playing us again.”
Mylymok steps into his ninth year behind the bench with the East Division club. With an understanding of what it takes for a team to clinch a title, he looks to continue the momentum into the 2026-27 season.
Next up: Lone Star Brahmas
