Back to Moscow

The Waterloo Black Hawks have arrived safely back in Moscow and are now awaiting a Tuesday flight which will bring the team back to Chicago via Zurich.

JCWC Postgame Recap: Black Hawks Savor Silver

The Waterloo Black Hawks traveled halfway across the world to compete in the 2012 Junior Club World Cup, and after reaching the tournament final Sunday, they leave Omsk, Russia with a silver medal.

Under Pressure

By Ryan Papa

What a crazy trip this has been.  Starting from the time we left Waterloo, all we could talk about is making it to the Gold Medal game, and we finally have achieved that. 

Saturday Highlights, Sunday Details

See the goals which helped push the Waterloo Black Hawks to the finals of the 2012 Junior Club World Cup.

JCWC Postgame Recap: Hinostroza the Hero

Vince Hinostroza saved the day, then gave the Waterloo Black Hawks a 5-4 shootout win Saturday versus Linkopings of Sweden pushing, the American team to the finals of the 2012 Junior Club World Cup in Omsk, Russia.

Final Preliminary Tournament Standings

Pool play has been completed during the 2012 Junior Club World Cup in Omsk, Russia.

JCWC Postgame Recap: Cup Hopes Still Alive

Eamon McAdam and the Waterloo Black Hawks made a third period lead stand up despite a tenacious comeback effort from the Omsk Hawks Thursday at the 2012 Junior Club World Cup in Russia, pulling away late for a deceptive 7-3 win. 

Quick Thoughts

By Matias Cleland

It's been a great trip so far. 

Standings Entering the Final Day

The winner of the Black Hawks-versus-Omsk Hawks game on Thursday advances to medal competition for sure this weekend.  The loser might still have a chance with the right set of circumstances.

JCWC Postgame Recap: Hawks Strike Power Play Pay Dirt

Four unanswered goals helped the Waterloo Black Hawks rally past Norway’s National Junior Team Wednesday during the third game of pool play at the Junior Club World Cup in Omsk, Russia.

Omsk on an Off Day

By Tim Harwood

With just a light practice for the Black Hawks this afternoon, there was plenty of time for everyone traveling with the team to explore the city of Omsk.

Halfway Results and Standings

With the end of play this evening, each team participating in the 2012 Junior Club World Cup has skated twice, with two games apiece remaining in pool play.  Only two teams remain undefeated.

JCWC Game Recap: Belarus Squad Tops Hawks

Dynamo Shinnik picked up their second win during the 2012 Junior Club World Cup with a 3-1 decision against the Waterloo Black Hawks at Omsk Arena in Russia Monday afternoon.

World Cup Now Underway

By Ryan Papa

Last night the tournament finally began with the opening ceremony. 

JCWC Postgame Recap: McAdam Says Nyett

Eamon McAdam turned away all 27 shots Sunday evening at Omsk Arena in southwestern Siberia as the Waterloo Black Hawks debuted in the 2012 Junior Club World Cup with a 5-0 victory versus HC Energie of the Czech Republic.

What It’s All About

By Vinnie Hinostroza

These past few days in Russia have been great. We spent the first few days in Moscow which is a very old city with a lot of history.

JCWC Omsk Arena Pool Preview

By Tim Harwood

Although the Waterloo Black Hawks will not take the ice for a game until Sunday evening, the 2012 Junior Club World Cup is now underway.

Russian TV Covers JCWC

See video and read RT Television’s recent story about the Junior Club World Cup, featuring highlights from the Black Hawks’ exhibition win versus Central Red Army.  RT Television is a nationwide, and in fact, international network based in Russia, similar to CNN in the U.S. or BBC in England.

NHL Tracks McCoshen in Russia

By Tim Harwood

Ian McCoshen is sharing his thoughts on the Waterloo Black Hawks’ trip to Russia for the 2012 Junior Club World Cup.

Siberia, Here We Come

By Tim Harwood

Thursday’s exhibition matchup just outside Moscow did not end the way Waterloo would have hoped, but the long, eventful day went otherwise according to plan.

Exhibition Recap: Hawks Leave Moscow .500

The Waterloo Black Hawks finished the exhibition portion of their Russian travel schedule with a 4-2 loss against HC MVD Thursday afternoon at Balashikha Arena in the Moscow suburb of Balashikha.

Thoughts from the Blue Line

By Matias Cleland

Yesterday was a very eventful day filled with a lot of activities. We had a practice followed by a tour of Moscow.

Exhibition Recap: Hawks Win Red Army Battle

The Waterloo Black Hawks won the debut matchup during their trek to Russia, dropping CSKA (Central Red Army) by a 5-2 score Wednesday afternoon in Moscow.

Pictures from Tuesday in Moscow – Part Two

By Tim Harwood

During the late afternoon and evening, the Black Hawks had the opportunity to learn a little more about the country they are visiting. 

Pictures from Tuesday in Moscow – Part One

By Tim Harwood

After a hectic travel day to begin the Waterloo Black Hawks’ journey to the 2012 Junior Club World Cup in Omsk, Russia, the Waterloo Black Hawks didn’t waste any time making themselves comfortable. 

Travel in Pictures

By Tim Harwood

The Waterloo Black Hawks are in Moscow, safe and sound.  For a trip of this magnitude (both in distance and time) it couldn’t have gone better.  Here are some images from the marathon effort which lasted 24 hours in real time (not counting the nine time zone changes).

Almost on the Road

By Ryan Papa

The anticipation for Russia keeps on building; it’s so hard to believe that this is finally the day that we leave. 

Hawks Teach Hawks

By Tim Harwood

A day before setting off for Russia and the 2012 Junior Club World Cup, Waterloo Black Hawks players took time between practice sessions to learn about their trip.

Final Preparations

By Vinnie Hinostroza

Tuesday I excitedly headed out to Waterloo.

Rookie Making Russia Return

From USHL.com

B.J. Salerno may be new to the USHL, but not new to Russia.

T-Minus-Five Days

By Tim Harwood

After more than a week of watching the London Olympics, it’s more difficult than ever to grasp the idea that the Waterloo Black Hawks will be representing the United States in just a matter of days.

Orientation Camp Recap

By Ryan Papa

This past weekend we had our Orientation Camp…the camp was a lot of fun. 

Team Set for Historic Road Trip

From USHL.com

Just a little over two months ago, the Waterloo Black Hawks were competing in a thrilling Clark Cup Final series. The focus has shifted to the 2012-13 hockey season, but before the puck drops on another USHL campaign, there will be Black Hawks hockey in August.

Shirt Says It All

Limited quantities of the Black Hawks vs. the World t-shirt are available after last weekend’s Fan Fest.

Fan Fest Scrimmage Pics

Here are some of the pictures from Saturday's Fan Fest:

Winners!

Friday’s winning scavenger hunt team…

Not Exactly Summer Olympics

By Tim Harwood

Waterloo Black Hawks players have arrived and work has begun at the team’s 2012 Orientation Camp.

Vacationing with Vinnie

By Matias Cleland

This week was a fun-filled time that I spent with Vinnie out in Colorado. 

Centennial State Update

By Vinnie Hinostroza

Last Wednesday, I headed west to Colorado to visit Matias.  

Fan Fest Now $10

Tickets for the Waterloo Black Hawks' Fan Fest, which will help the team raise funds to travel to the Junior Club World Cup, are now just $10.

Arena Almost Ready

By Tim Harwood

Ice is back at Young Arena.  It’s not set for skaters yet, and work will continue to build up the playing surface over the next several days.  However, it’s another sign that Waterloo Black Hawks hockey is about to return.

Summer Skating

By Ryan Papa

This summer has just flown by so far.  It feels like yesterday we were still playing for the Clark Cup.   I have been working very hard for next season with what limited time we have.

See the Team Before JCWC

The only opportunity to watch the Black Hawks hit the ice in person during a game-like situation before September (without a plane ticket to Russia) will be during the team’s Fan Fest on July 28^th.

A Typical Summer Week

By Matias Cleland

Last week did not entail a whole lot for me; however it was the kind of week I like.  It was a tough week of training on and off the ice.  My body is definitely feeling it, but a little soreness never hurt anyone...

A Note From Camp

By Vinnie Hinostroza

As of now, I am in downtown Chicago for the Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp. This has been one of the best experiences of my life.

Jerseys For Sale!

The Waterloo Black Hawks unveiled the jerseys the team will wear at the Junior Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Vinnie Back on Ice

By Tim Harwood

Co-blogger Vinnie Hinostroza is at the rink right now.

Fires Miss Cleland and Friends

By Matias Cleland

As for my summer, it has been a scorcher out here in Colorado, and our mountains are really paying for it.  There have been many fires out here, which have caused over 10,000 people to evacuate their homes across Colorado. 

Trip of a Lifetime

By Ryan Papa

While it was great to see all of my friends again, and while this summer has been nice and relaxing, there is not a day that goes by where I don’t think about our trip to Russia. 

Welcome to our Russia Blog

By Vinnie Hinostroza

As all of you know, we will be heading to Russia in just over a month.

We as players couldn't be more excited for the trip.  This will be a great chance for us to bond and get to know each other before the actual season begins.

Rushing to Russia

By Tim Harwood

Participating in the 2012 Junior Club World Cup is a tremendous thrill for the Waterloo Black Hawks organization and should be an experience everyone making the trip remembers forever.  Before the team departs, we’re learning how short two months really are.