Hinostroza Takes Rocky Mountain Way

July 2, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - Vinnie Hinostroza is on track to play for his eighth National Hockey League team this fall after signing with the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday on the first day of free agency. The former Waterloo Black Hawk forward inked a two-year deal. When Hinostroza skates for the Avalanche, he will break a tie with Zach Sanford as Waterloo's most well-traveled alum. Hinostroza spent last season with the Minnesota Wild and Florida Panthers. Success with the Black Hawks led to Hinostroz... Full Story

Petersen Adds to Responsibilities

June 29, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - Annie Petersen will serve in a new, multifaceted role as the Waterloo Black Hawks' Vice President of Strategic Planning and Operations, the team announced Monday. Petersen has worked for the Black Hawks in several capacities since 2020. This new opportunity will continue to utilize her wide-ranging skill set. Petersen will serve as a public representative of the team in the Cedar Valley and on the United States Hockey League's Board of Governors. Internally, she will lead eff... Full Story

Coonradt Selected as NWL All-Star

June 29, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - The Northwoods League has announced the rosters for the 2026 Northwoods All-Star Game which will be played on Wednesday, July 8 in Dyersville, Iowa at the Field of Dreams Movie Site. Outfielder Colin Coonradt has been selected by the NWL to represent the Bucks as an All-Star. Coonradt, a sophomore from Johnson County CC and originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, is hitting .319 with 19 RBI and five stolen bases. Coonradt, who will attend West Virginia University in the fall, is t... Full Story

Deakos a Seventh Round Pick

June 27, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - Forward Tyler Deakos was called during the 2026 NHL Draft Saturday, claimed with the 224th overall choice by the Montreal Canadiens. Deakos joined the Black Hawks almost two months into the season and made a strong first impression. During his USHL debut, Deakos notched a goal and two assists in the first period, although the Black Hawks fell to the Des Moines Buccaneers 6-4 on November 14th. The Canmore, Alberta, native tallied at least one goal or assist in seven of his fir... Full Story

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• Bucks get home runs from Coonradt, Iliff in 8-4 win over Eau Claire - Northwoods Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (July 2)
• Leading off: Bucks fall at Eau Claire after leading 7-3 - Northwoods Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (July 1)
• Down 7-1, Express rally for improbable win over Waterloo - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 1)
• Honkers ride Cameron Sewell's hot bat to win over Waterloo Bucks - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 30)
• Leading off: Bucks win third straight by blasting Rochester - Northwoods Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (June 29)
• Honkers lose early lead, fall at Waterloo - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 29)
• Photos: Nebraska Siege complete wild comeback over Iowa Woo - TAL Grand Island Independent (June 28)
• "JUST BELIEVE": Siege pull-off incredible comeback to stay perfect - TAL Grand Island Independent (June 28)
• Huskies leak runs in loss to Waterloo - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 28)
• Late rally by Waterloo ends Huskies win streak - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (June 27)
• Honkers back in win column after rain delay win over Waterloo - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 24)
• Too little, too late for Honkers against Waterloo - Northwoods Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 23)
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