***FOLLOW-UP*** There's no big secret to the Waterloo Black Hawks sustained success over the years. Head Coach P.K. O’Handley and his staff have not only built a "powerhouse", that regularly make the play-offs, the organization is widely respected around the National Hockey League. Case in point, on Wednesday, the Hawks' saw their 52nd NHL draft pick chosen in the 7th round.
Ryder Rolston provided many highlights in his time as a Waterloo Black Hawks last fall. Rolston recorded a "hat trick" in one game and a pair of overtime goals to help propel the team to victory.
Waterloo hockey fans are getting excited for the 2020/21 season to get underway. Last week the team announced its upcoming schedule along with information about four new players joining the team via a dispersal draft. Now some former Black Hawks are getting ready to hear their name called in this year's NHL draft.
Last week we reported that the USHL announced the RoughRiders and Capitols will not play this season. Cedar Rapids' season was canceled because of damage to the "ImOn Ice Arena" caused by the August 10th derecho that cannot be repaired in time this year. In the meantime, in Wisconsin, COVID-19 restrictions has ended Madison's season before it even started.