In the first half century of hockey in Binghamton, New York (a.k.a. Hockeytown), the various teams involved collected exactly one championship trophy. That was the 2011 Binghamton Senators.

In the past two years the Binghamton Black Bears have won twice as many, their second Commission’s Cup title coming last Friday night with a victory over the Carolina Thunderbirds. The scene was nearly identical to that of one year ago, as the BBB again made short work of its playoff opponents. Binghamton is 14-1 in the postseason the past two years, and hasn’t lost at home, playoffs or otherwise, since December of 2024. That’s a winning formula.

Sure, Franklin and I will talk about this Friday on Math and Musings but might as well start the party early, eh?