What league does Waterloo Black Hawks play in?

Waterloo Black Hawks play in the USHL.

When was Waterloo Black Hawks founded?

Waterloo Black Hawks was founded in 1980 in Waterloo, IA, USA, USA.

Where is Waterloo Black Hawks based?

Waterloo Black Hawks is based in Waterloo, IA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Waterloo Black Hawks?

The head coach of Waterloo Black Hawks is Scott Pionk.

Who is the captain of Waterloo Black Hawks?

The captain of Waterloo Black Hawks is Chase Ernst.

What arena does Waterloo Black Hawks play in?

Waterloo Black Hawks play their home games at Young Arena in Waterloo, IA, USA.

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1997-1998 Waterloo Black Hawks Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Phil Osaer (G)	46	1980	Livonia, MI, USA	5'11"	190	R
		Ben Plester (G)	48	1977	Chemainus, BC, CAN	6'1"	165	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Chase Ernst (D)"C"	48	1977	Chesterfield, MO, USA	6'0"	209	R
		Mike LaRocca (D)	46	1979	Cranston, RI, USA	6'1"	216	R
		Tim Murphy (D)	48	1977	Burnsville, MN, USA	6'1"	185	L
		Mike Ritter (D)	46	1979	Brooklyn Park, MN, USA	6'2"	181	R
		Keith Stanich (D)	46	1979	Bethel Park, PA, USA	6'0"	187	R
		Matt Stearns (D)	46	1979	Oconomowoc, WI, USA	6'2"	205	L
		Kris Swinney (D)	48	1978	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'1"	185	-
		Jake Tesar (D)	46	1979	Waterloo, NE, USA	6'1"	212	L
		Christian von Trzcinski (D)	48	1977	Gummersbach, GER	6'3"	216	L
FORWARDS
		Nic Boileau (F)	46	1979	Marquette, MI, USA	5'11"	185	R
		Matt Chandler (F)	47	1978	Watertown, NY, USA	6'1"	201	L
		Ryan Hale (RW)	47	1978	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	6'2"	198	R
		Dave Hytinen (F)	47	1978	Stambough, MI, USA	5'10"	181	R
		Bill Lockwood (F)	48	1977	Osseo, MN, USA	6'1"	205	R
		Andrew Murdoch (F)	48	1978	Ames, IA, USA	5'9"	190	-
		Matt Murray (C)	48	1978	Fond du Lac, WI, USA	5'10"	185	L
		Kyle O'Keefe (C)	48	1977	Barrington, IL, USA	6'0"	201	L
		Tom Ogee (F)	47	1978	Omaha, NE, USA	5'10"	181	R
		Mike Pingatore (F)	47	1978	Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA	5'11"	170	L
		Josh Piro (C)	47	1979	Johnstown, PA, USA	6'1"	196	R
		Mark Prebish (RW)	46	1979		-	-	-
		Morgan Roach (F)	47	1978	Fairbanks, AK, USA	6'2"	185	R
		Steve Savre (F)	48	1977	Roseville, MN, USA	5'9"	165	-
		B.J. Stephens (RW)	47	1978	Hershey, PA, USA	6'2"	216	R
		Nick Stipech (F)	46	1979	Chassel, MI, USA	5'10"	161	R
		Frank Udovich (F)	48	1977	Ely, MN, USA	6'1"	220	R
		Chris Welch (F)	45	1980	Tonawanda, NY, USA	5'11"	194	R
		Travis Wood (F)	46	1979	Creve Coeur, MO, USA	6'1"	181	L
		Mark Yoder (F)	47	1978	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	6'1"	181	-

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 18.96 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Waterloo Black Hawks Staff

Head CoachScott Pionk
Athletic TrainerTodd Klein

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1997-1998 Waterloo Black Hawks Captains

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Chase Ernst

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Waterloo Black Hawks Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Waterloo, IA, USA Map
Founded: 1980

1997-1998 Waterloo Black Hawks Roster Facts

Nationalities

29 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Waterloo Black Hawks: 1 303 GP
DEL: 13 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Young Arena
Location: Waterloo, IA, USA
Capacity: 3 500
Construction Year: 1994

Waterloo Black Hawks Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/15/2026 12:35 AM UTC	Waterloo Black Hawks	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	-	USHL
02/14/2026 12:35 AM UTC	Waterloo Black Hawks	Chicago Steel	-	USHL
02/08/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Fargo Force	Waterloo Black Hawks	3 - 1	USHL
02/07/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Fargo Force	Waterloo Black Hawks	4 - 1	USHL
02/01/2026 12:35 AM UTC	Waterloo Black Hawks	Sioux Falls Stampede	3 - 6	USHL

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Phileas Lachat (G)

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Adyn Merrick (F)

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Ryan Whiterabbit (D)

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Adam Timm (F)

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Alexander Nicklin (F)

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Morgan Brady (D)

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Kyle Delaney (D)

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Ryan Hecker (D)

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Waterloo Black Hawks History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	USHL	41	12	26	-	-	3	119	155	27	0.66	7	-
2024-2025	USHL	62	34	18	-	-	10	212	176	78	1.26	3	Final loss
2023-2024	USHL	62	35	25	-	-	2	224	205	72	1.16	3	First round loss
2022-2023	USHL	62	40	21	-	-	1	230	181	81	1.31	2	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	USHL	62	28	30	-	-	4	182	197	60	0.97	6	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	USHL	53	22	30	-	-	1	165	202	45	0.85	7	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	USHL	49	33	14	-	-	2	169	129	68	1.39	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	USHL	62	39	16	-	-	7	232	173	85	1.37	2	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	USHL	60	38	14	-	-	8	199	150	84	1.4	1	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	USHL	60	40	16	-	-	4	210	161	84	1.4	2	Semifinal loss
2015-2016	USHL	60	31	24	-	-	2	198	183	67	1.12	3	Semifinal loss
2014-2015	USHL	60	28	26	-	-	6	191	182	62	1.03	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	USHL	60	44	11	-	5	1	240	153	93	1.55	1	Final loss
2012-2013	USHL	64	39	21	-	-	4	273	217	82	1.28	-	First round loss
2011-2012	USHL	60	35	19	-	-	6	213	189	76	1.27	3	Final loss
2010-2011	USHL	60	24	29	-	-	7	164	183	55	0.92	6	First round loss
2009-2010	USHL	60	31	27	0	-	2	227	221	64	1.07	7	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	USHL	60	37	20	0	-	3	246	198	77	1.28	5	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	USHL	60	38	17	0	-	5	183	151	81	1.35	3	Final loss
2006-2007	USHL	60	39	17	0	-	4	225	157	82	1.37	1	Final loss
2005-2006	USHL	60	23	30	0	-	7	177	201	53	0.88	10	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	USHL	60	29	25	0	-	6	163	168	64	1.07	6	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	USHL	60	30	27	0	-	3	174	162	63	1.05	7	Champion
2002-2003	USHL	60	38	17	0	-	5	221	171	81	1.35	2	Semifinal loss
2001-2002	USHL	61	21	38	0	-	2	138	220	44	0.72	11	-
2000-2001	USHL	56	25	29	0	-	2	189	210	52	0.93	9	-
1999-2000	USHL	58	28	26	0	-	4	186	213	60	1.03	8	-
1998-1999	USHL	56	16	37	0	-	3	167	245	35	0.63	12	-
1997-1998	USHL	56	25	29	0	-	2	159	200	52	0.93	7	-
1996-1997	USHL	54	16	34	0	-	4	182	273	36	0.67	11	-

Waterloo Black Hawks Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2012-2013	JCWC	4	3	1	-	0	0	18	7	9	2.25	2	Final loss

Waterloo Black Hawks Retired Numbers

#11 Paul Johnson (F)

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