Baron® Crafts Historic 3rd Straight Ring for Binghamton Black Bears

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2026, BINGHAMTON, N.Y.  — History has a new standard in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.

The Binghamton Black Bears captured their third consecutive Commissioner’s Cup, defeating the Pee Dee IceCats 4–2 in the Championship-clinching Game 4 at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena and becoming the first franchise in FPHL history to complete a Championship three times in a row.

To commemorate an achievement without precedent in FPHL history, Baron® Championship Rings has once again been selected to craft the Official Championship Rings for the Binghamton Black Bears.

“Having our third consecutive Ring Ceremony is incredible. It’s a great night to reward the team’s hard work and show our new players what it means to be a Black Bear. Seeing everyone’s reaction when opening their rings together is priceless, and Baron®’s presentation reflecting on our journey is always a highlight. This Ceremony demonstrates what we’ve accomplished together one last time before we turn our focus toward the next one,” said by the Head Coach Brant Sherwood.

Ring Top Exterior (Removable Section)

• 3 silver cups on the ring top commemorate the franchise’s third Championship
• Engraved on the top of the cups are the years each cup was won: “2025”, “2026,” and “2024,” with “2026” residing on the highest cup in the middle
• Engraved on the bottom of the cups are “607” and “BNG”, the city of Binghamton’s area code and call-sign abbreviation
• 1 green stone signifying the first team in league history to win three consecutive titles
• 14 white baguette stones are placed between “COMMISSIONER’S CUP” and “CHAMPIONS”, one for each team in the FPHL, and are split into 7 on each side, representing the Continental and Empire Divisions

Ring Top Interior (Removable Section)

•  The year “2026” is stylized in the same way as the official playoff logo. On the inside are 40 circular white stones: 30 for each goal scored in the postseason and 10 for the team’s playoff point differential
•  Underneath reads “BLACK BEARS” in the team’s official wordmark

Ring Base (Inside)

•  Depicted on the interior is an aerial view engraving of the exact design of the center ice from the final game of the Championship series

Ring Base

• 55 circular white stones wrap around the bezel, celebrating the total number of wins in the 2025-26 season (Including playoffs)
• “BINGHAMTON” and “BACK TO BACK TO BACK” are stylized in the team’s official wordmark
• In the north section are 10 green baguette stones, one for each shutout in the 2025-26 season (Including playoffs)
• In the south section are 7 green baguette stones, one for each win in the 2026 postseason
• Four flourishes adorn each of the top and bottom of the ring base, commemorating Binghamton’s four professional hockey Championships and divided into two colorations for both franchises that have won titles (Also the fourth team in minor league hockey history to win 3 in a row)

Left Shoulder

•  The font used for the player’s name and number is the same as it appeared on their jerseys when they won the Championship
• “If applicable,” the “C” or “A” denotes the player’s leadership position, “M.V.P.” for the playoff’s most valuable player, and “F.O.T.Y.” / ”G.O.T.Y.” for league award recipients

Right Shoulder

• The front of the team’s primary jersey from each Championship season is depicted, beginning with the team’s “B” logo
• The green section features a triangular cut green stone, symbolic of the third Championship, as well as forming the center of the jersey stripe
• 16 square white stones form the outside striping, signifying each sellout at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in the 2025-26 season (Including playoffs)

Ring Interior

• “DYNASTY” is engraved, flanked by three cups in a row, commemorating back-to-back-to-back Championships
• The date of the Championship-clinching game, “May 9th, 2026,” is joined by 5 stars, signaling the completion of the franchise’s 5th Anniversary season

Inner Band Exterior

• The exterior engravings begin with the organization’s season-long slogan “Bear Witness,” centered in the ring shank position
• Reading left to right are the opponents from each postseason round, with the series results stylized in the ribbon from the official playoff logo. Each team name is “crossed off” with a different slash from the team’s official clawmark icon
• A single rectangular green stone locks the band into the ring base and breaks up the name of the only team from this Championship run that was defeated in a prior one

Inner Band Interior

• Engraved is a saying from the team’s captain, which kicked off the postgame festivities for each Championship celebration, along with a scannable song code

Misc

• All exterior stone counts add up to 143, representing the team’s points in the 2025-26 regular season standings

“We are glad to work again with the Championship caliber-level team at Baron®. They help us continue to tell the story behind the 2025-26 season. After three-straight Championships, this ring represents something that had never been done before in the FPHL. Each year we have dared Baron® to go bigger, bolder, and more unique… Once again, they have delivered something nobody could have imagined for minor league hockey. We are glad that Baron® could create something worthy of this Milestone,” from the Black Bears Organization.

For the Black Bears, selecting Baron® again continues a Championship partnership built around translating each season’s unique story into a lasting piece of history.

“When you win one Championship, it’s a milestone; when you win three straight, it’s a dynasty. That doesn’t happen by accident; it’s the result of the culture we’ve built, the work ethic in this locker room, and the commitment every single person has made to each other. Baron® understands what these rings mean to us, and the craftsmanship they bring to each one tells the complete story of our three consecutive Championships in a way that’s truly unforgettable,” says Assistant Captain Jesse Anderson.

This past season, the Binghamton Black Bears became the first team in FPHL history to win three consecutive Championships. In the league’s 15-year history, no other organization has been able to attain that milestone. The Black Bears set franchise records in wins, points, goals scored, sellouts, and total attendance, dominating the regular season and playoffs. The 2025–26 FPHL season marked the Black Bears’ 5th anniversary as the professional hockey team in Binghamton, NY.

For more information, please visit the Binghamton Black Bears website.

About Baron® Championship Rings

As a Championship-focused brand, Baron® Championship Rings is relentlessly committed to designing and crafting superior story-driven products.

Our Mission is to create and deliver Championship Rings that embody the journey, moment, and legacy of our high school, college, and pro-market clients.

Our People are the cornerstone of our success. We are dedicated to providing a positive and supportive work environment that fosters growth, development, and innovation. We believe that when our employees thrive, so do our customers and partners.

Our Process is designed to ensure that every Championship Ring we create is of the highest quality, from start to finish. We employ a meticulous approach to every step of the process, from design to production to delivery. This attention to detail and commitment to excellence is what sets us apart.

Our Product is more than just a Championship Ring; it symbolizes achievement and excellence.

We take pride in creating Championship Rings that are not only visually stunning but also represent the hard work and dedication of the teams and individuals who earn them.

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