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April 17, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - Two-time NCAA Champion Garrett Brown has signed a two-year entry-level NHL contract, the Winnipeg Jets announced on Friday.
Brown spent part of the 2022/23 season with the Waterloo Black Hawks, including the final 18 USHL games during his junior career. The defenseman moved on to the University of Denver, where he was part of the Pioneers' NCAA title-winning teams in 2024, then again earlier this month as the program celebrated a successful Frozen Four run in Las Vegas. The Jets had originally selected Br... Full Story
April 16, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - Former Waterloo Black Hawks defenseman Landon Nycz is among the top 100 North American skaters who will likely be considered during the 2026 National Hockey League Draft in June, according to rankings released Thursday.
The new list is the final approximation of prospect value, as determined by the league's Central Scouting department. Nycz placed 55th following his freshman season at the University of Massachusetts. Waterloo alum Nick Bogas ranked 121st, while current Hawks blue-liner Jimmy Rieber was 20... Full Story
April 11, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - The Denver Pioneers are college hockey's top team for the 11th time, and former Black Hawks Brendan McMorrow and Garrett Brown each contributed to the 2026 title run.
The Pioneers raised the NCAA championship trophy on Saturday evening in Las Vegas, thanks to a 2-1 comeback win against the Wisconsin Badgers. It was Denver's 13th consecutive victory and 17th in-a-row without a loss (16-0-1). Wisconsin took the lead in the first, but the Pioneers tied the score 7:31 into the third, then pulled ahead with 5:... Full Story
April 4, 2026 - Waylon Esche made 19 saves during the Sioux Falls Stampede's 3-0 shutout of the Waterloo Black Hawks Saturday at Denny Sanford Premier Center.
The Western Conference champion Stampede swept the season-ending weekend. Saturday's game was a follow-up to an 8-1 decision Friday.
After a scoreless first period during the rematch, the Stampede scored twice in the first three minutes of the second. Just after a Sioux Falls power play ended, they countered a Black Hawks rush with a three-on-two look, and Anthony Bongo capitali... Full Story
The Waterloo Black Hawks are a junior hockey team. Based in Waterloo, Iowa, they are a member of the United States Hockey League.
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Brown Joins Jets Organization
April 17, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - Two-time NCAA Champion Garrett Brown has signed a two-year entry-level NHL contract, the Winnipeg Jets announced on Friday.
Brown spent part of the 2022/23 season with the Waterloo Black Hawks, including the final 18 USHL games during his junior career. The defenseman moved on to the University of Denver, where he was part of the Pioneers' NCAA title-winning teams in 2024, then again earlier this month as the program celebrated a successful Frozen Four run in Las Vegas. The Jets had originally selected Br... Full StoryMore Waterloo Black Hawks stories below
Hawks Defensemen Rate Well
April 16, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - Former Waterloo Black Hawks defenseman Landon Nycz is among the top 100 North American skaters who will likely be considered during the 2026 National Hockey League Draft in June, according to rankings released Thursday.
The new list is the final approximation of prospect value, as determined by the league's Central Scouting department. Nycz placed 55th following his freshman season at the University of Massachusetts. Waterloo alum Nick Bogas ranked 121st, while current Hawks blue-liner Jimmy Rieber was 20... Full StoryMcMorrow, Brown Are NCAA Champs
April 11, 2026 - Waterloo, Iowa - The Denver Pioneers are college hockey's top team for the 11th time, and former Black Hawks Brendan McMorrow and Garrett Brown each contributed to the 2026 title run.
The Pioneers raised the NCAA championship trophy on Saturday evening in Las Vegas, thanks to a 2-1 comeback win against the Wisconsin Badgers. It was Denver's 13th consecutive victory and 17th in-a-row without a loss (16-0-1). Wisconsin took the lead in the first, but the Pioneers tied the score 7:31 into the third, then pulled ahead with 5:... Full StoryStampede Blank Hawks in Finale
April 4, 2026 - Waylon Esche made 19 saves during the Sioux Falls Stampede's 3-0 shutout of the Waterloo Black Hawks Saturday at Denny Sanford Premier Center.
The Western Conference champion Stampede swept the season-ending weekend. Saturday's game was a follow-up to an 8-1 decision Friday.
After a scoreless first period during the rematch, the Stampede scored twice in the first three minutes of the second. Just after a Sioux Falls power play ended, they countered a Black Hawks rush with a three-on-two look, and Anthony Bongo capitali... Full StoryWaterloo Black Hawks News
- Brown Joins Jets Organization - April 17, 2026
- Hawks Defensemen Rate Well - April 16, 2026
- McMorrow, Brown Are NCAA Champs - April 11, 2026
- Stampede Blank Hawks in Finale - April 4, 2026
- Stampede Win Weekend Opener - April 3, 2026
- Dubuque Skates to Wednesday Win - April 1, 2026
- Hawks Announce Season Awards - March 31, 2026
- Waterloo Black Hawks Weekend Preview - March 31, 2026
- Hawks Fall in Home Finale - March 28, 2026
- One Goal at a Time - March 27, 2026
- Waterloo Black Hawks Weekly Preview - March 24, 2026
- Black Hawks Alumni on 81 Percent of NCAA Tournament Programs - March 22, 2026
- Weekend Trip Finishes in Split - March 21, 2026
- Third Period Lead Stands Up - March 20, 2026
- Tuesday Ends on Low Tide - March 18, 2026
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| Sat., Apr 4 | L | Waterloo 0 at Sioux Falls 3 | Final |
| Fri., Apr 3 | L | Waterloo 1 at Sioux Falls 8 | Final |
| Wed., Apr 1 | L | Waterloo 1 at Dubuque 5 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 28 | L | Cedar Rapids 5 at Waterloo 2 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 27 | W | Omaha 4 at Waterloo 6 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 21 | L | Waterloo 4 at Team USA 8 | Final |
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- Leading Off: Black Hawks to have three players play for Frozen Four title - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (April 10)
- VIDEO: The U-Show: Jimmy Rieber - USHL YouTube (March 16)
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