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January 14, 2014 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Waterloo Black Hawks News Release


Eastern Meditation

After playing their last 18 games west of the Mississippi River, the Black Hawks head to the USHL's far east this weekend to visit the Youngstown Phantoms and the U.S. National Team Development Program Under-18's. The contests on Friday and Saturday respectively will wrap up the season series versus both opponents. Waterloo topped Youngstown at Young Arena, 6-3, on October 5th. Team USA's Under-18's are the last foe to outdo the Hawks in regulation, with a high-scoring 8-6 decision in Waterloo on November 22nd. In a game against Team USA's Under 17 squad just before Christmas, the Black Hawks responded with a 6-4 win.

That's a Plus

Of the 21 non-goaltenders on the Black Hawks' active roster, 17 have a positive plus/minus rating. A "plus" is awarded to all skaters on the ice for the team scoring an even-strength or shorthanded goal, while their counterparts from the opposing team receive a "minus" in those circumstances. Waterloo finished last season with 13 "plus" players. In addition, eight Hawks this year have positive ratings of +10 or above. The Sioux City Musketeers have an equal number in double-digits, and only the Omaha Lancers have more (nine players).

Horton's Timely Return

Jake Horton missed 11 games with a lower body injury, but returned to the lineup last weekend and scored the game-winning goal Saturday during a 3-1 decision against the Des Moines Buccaneers. It was the Lake Elmo, Minnesota, native's fourth goal and third game-winner of the season. Through 15 appearances, Horton's 11 points are one shy of his total in 28 contests last year. Injuries have prevented the Harvard recruit from posting bigger stats. Although Horton is in his second full season with the Black Hawks and skated as an affiliate prior to that, Saturday's matchup in Ann Arbor will likely be just his 50th appearance in the league.

Seventh Man

Although the Hawks are headed toward four consecutive road games, they can certainly look forward to coming home at the end of the month. Including last Saturday's 3-1 decision in front of 3,272 home fans, Waterloo has won five consecutive games when 3,000 or more people have made their way to Young Arena. Since March, 2012, the Hawks are 14-1-0 in regular season play when a home crowd of at least that size is behind them. Last Saturday's attendance was the largest of the 2013/14 season.

Weekly Recap

Liam Pecararo recorded a three goal hat trick and the Black Hawks pulled away late for an 8-3 road victory against the Sioux Falls Stampede. Back home Saturday, Waterloo scored on three of 52 shots and outdistanced the Des Moines Buccaneers 3-1. Cal Petersen was in net to earn the victory both nights.

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