Strengthening the Black Hawks

July 18, 2025 - Waterloo, Iowa - Spenser Popinga has been promoted to director of sports performance as he prepares for his 13th season with the Waterloo Black Hawks, the team announced Friday. The Waldorf College graduate has worked with Waterloo players since the 2013/14 season, serving primarily as the team's strength coach during that time. Twenty-eight Black Hawks have been drafted by NHL teams after training with Popinga, including first round selections Brock Boeser (2015), Shane Bowers (2017), and Sa... Full Story

Black Hawks Announce International Roster Additions

July 17, 2025 - Waterloo, Iowa - Three new players from three different countries will join the Waterloo Black Hawks in preparation for the 2025/26 season, the team announced on Thursday. Goaltender JJ Salajko is an Ohio native who has spent the past two seasons playing in Canada. Defenseman Atte Vikla has represented Finland during international competitions. Forward Dmitri Kubantsev spent last season in Russia's MHL and will be eligible for the 2026 National Hockey League Draft. Kubantsev will travel th... Full Story

Pair of Former Bucks Pitchers Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

July 15, 2025 - Waterloo, Iowa - Former Waterloo Bucks pitchers Aaron Savary and Owen Puk were drafted in the 2025 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft on Monday. Both Iowa natives, Savary was selected by the Cleveland Guardians, while Puk was chosen by the Washington Nationals. Savary was taken in the 13th round with the 402nd pick by Cleveland. A product of the University of Iowa, Savary played for the Bucks in 2023 where he was named both a Northwoods League mid-season All-Star and to the Postsea... Full Story

Hawks Schedule Now Complete

July 15, 2025 - Waterloo, Iowa - The Waterloo Black Hawks will face the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Dubuque Fighting Saints during the 2025 DICK'S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic, the United States Hockey League announced on Tuesday. The games will be played at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Waterloo will meet Muskegon on Wednesday, September 17th in the season-opening contest for each team. The Hawks encounter the Fighting Saints the following evening. Both games begin at... Full Story

• Hawks Schedule Now Complete - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) July 15
• Nolan Now a Black Hawk - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) July 14
• Northwoods League Announces Bechtel as All-Star Home Run Challenge Participant - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) July 10
• Waterloo Bucks Announce Two Northwoods League All-Star Selections - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) July 7
• Bowers Bound for San Jose - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) July 2
• Three Deals in 24 Hours - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) July 2
• Bucks to Hold Two Youth Baseball Camps Presented by Peoples Community Health Clinic - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) July 1
• Former Hawk Lansing Drafted - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) June 28
• McMorrow on the Draft Board - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) June 28
• Peddle Picked by Penguins - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) June 28
• Rainouts in Willmar Force July 3 & 4 Doubleheaders in Waterloo - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) June 26
• Eick Completes Hawks Staff - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) June 26
• New Season, New Start Time - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) June 24
• Monday's Bucks vs. Honkers Game Postponed - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) June 23
• Olson Named Associate Head Coach - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) June 19
• All Today's News

Waterloo Black Hawks John Deere jerseys

Waterloo Photo Gallery
OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Waterloo, Iowa:

• Iowa Woo (TAL)
• Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
• Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods)

Other cities near Waterloo, Iowa with alternative or minor league teams:

• Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Mason City, Iowa
• Coralville, Iowa

July 25	Northwoods	Waterloo at Duluth	7:35 p.m.
July 25	TAL	Iowa at Hot Springs	8:05 p.m.
July 24	Northwoods	Waterloo at Duluth	7:35 p.m.
July 23	Northwoods	Eau Claire 2 at Waterloo 18	Bot 6th
July 22	Northwoods	Eau Claire 10 at Waterloo 12	Final
July 21	Northwoods	Waterloo 5 at Duluth 2	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results

• Huskies unable to recover from Waterloo’s wicked 4-run 6th inning - Northwoods Northern News Now (July 22)
• Duluth Huskies fall to Waterloo - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (July 22)
• Huskies return home for another win - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (July 21)
• Huskies use late offense to win third straight game 8-3 - Northwoods Northern News Now (July 21)
• Duluth Huskies use late offense to win third straight game 8-3 - Northwoods Northern News Now (July 21)
• Iowa Woo beats Eau Claire 60-35 to end regular season - TAL KWWL (July 19)
• Junior Hockey: Black Hawks introduce new coach Scott Gordon - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (July 16)
• Huskies thumped in last game before All-Star break - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (July 14)
• Surowiec, Huskies offense go wild in Waterloo win - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (July 13)
• Bucks' Bechtel to participate in NWL Home Run Challenge - Northwoods Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (July 11)
• Rox sweep first home series of 2025 against Badlands Big Sticks photos - Northwoods St. Cloud Times (July 11)
• Leading off: Bucks split doubleheader in La Crosse - Northwoods Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (July 9)
• All Today's Headlines