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 Matt Smaby.

Who is the captain of Waterloo Black Hawks?

The captain of Waterloo Black Hawks is Mason Reiners.

What arena does Waterloo Black Hawks play in?

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

Who is the general manager of Waterloo Black Hawks?

The general manager of Waterloo Black Hawks is Bryn Chyzyk.

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2021-2022 Waterloo Black Hawks Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Emmett Croteau (G)	22	2003	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	6'4"	209	L
	#33	Jakub Tichý (G)	22	2003	Kolin, CZE	6'2"	183	L
	#35	Jack Williams (G)	24	2001	St. Louis, MO, USA	6'3"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#52	Ben Brunette (D)	23	2002	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#22	Adam Cardona (D)	22	2003	Beaconsfield, QC, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#88	Patrick Geary (D)	21	2004	Hamburg, NY, USA	6'1"	192	L
	#10	Tucker Ness (D)"A"	23	2002	Plymouth, MN, USA	6'3"	218	R
	#27	Tyler Procious (D)	22	2003	Pittsford, NY, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#6	Mason Reiners (D)"C"	24	2001	Edina, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#39	Sam Rinzel (D)	21	2004	Chanhassen, MN, USA	6'4"	194	R
	#21	Ben Robertson (D)	21	2004	Potomac Falls, VA, USA	5'11"	192	L
	#18	Tucker Shedd (D)	21	2004	Holt, MI, USA	6'0"	196	L
	#92	Aidan Shirey (D)	20	2005	Barrington, IL, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#4	Cooper Wylie (D)	24	2001	Stillwater, MN, USA	6'1"	201	L
FORWARDS
	#81	Nick Ahern (LW)	23	2002	Chicago, IL, USA	5'10"	161	L
	#16	Owen Baker (RW)	22	2004	Howell, MI, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#21	Carter Batchelder (C)	22	2003	Savage, MN, USA	5'10"	183	L
	#17	Connor Brown (F)	20	2005	Estero, FL, USA	5'8"	185	R
	#81	Griffin Erdman (F)	20	2005	Wilmington, DE, USA	5'10"	187	L
	#3	Ray Fust (LW/RW)	23	2002	Bellinzona, SUI	6'4"	209	L
	#19	James Hong (F)	21	2004	Seoul, KOR	5'10"	176	L
	#14	Jacob Jeannette (RW)"A"	23	2002	Duluth, MN, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#20	Hunter Jones (F)	23	2002	Andover, MN, USA	5'10"	190	L
	#91	David Klee (F)	20	2005	Castle Rock, CO, USA	6'2"	181	L
	#24	Tyler Kostelecky (F)	24	2001	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#9	Michael La Starza (LW)	22	2004	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#20	Gavin Lindberg (F)	21	2004	Fergus Falls, MN, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#25	Mason McCormick (LW)	24	2001	Verona, WI, USA	6'4"	205	L
	#29	Gavin O'Connell (RW)	21	2004	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#71	Jake Rozzi (LW)	22	2004	Kirkland, QC, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#18	Daniel Sambuco (F)	22	2003	Springfield, PA, USA	6'0"	207	L
	#28	Garrett Schifsky (C)"A"	22	2003	Andover, MN, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#26	Conner Schneider (F)	22	2003	Madison, WI, USA	5'10"	179	L
	#13	Jake Schneider (RW)	23	2002	Plymouth, MN, USA	5'11"	198	R
		Will Schumacher (F)	21	2004	Prior Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	181	L
		Gavyn Thoreson (F)	21	2004	Andover, MN, USA	5'9"	185	L
	#15	Cam VanSickle (F)	21	2004	North Pole, AK, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#12	John Waldron (F)	23	2002	Batavia, IL, USA	6'1"	185	R

Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 20Av Age: 18.09 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2021-2022 Waterloo Black Hawks Staff

Head CoachMatt Smaby
Asst. CoachChad Kolarik
Asst. CoachHolden Melgoza
General ManagerBryn Chyzyk
Athletic TrainerTodd Klein
Equipment ManagerSpenser Popinga
Pres. of Hockey OperationsP.K. O'Handley
PresidentJoe Greene
ScoutJake Bennett
ScoutJustin Froese
ScoutMatt Grainda

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2021-2022 Waterloo Black Hawks Captains

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Mason Reiners

"A"

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Waterloo Black Hawks Facts

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

2021-2022 Waterloo Black Hawks Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
5 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Waterloo Black Hawks: 1 681 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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Kyle Delaney (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)

Waterloo Black Hawks Stars And Cult Players

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