2008-09 Waterloo Black Hawks Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 37-20-2 (SO: 0-1) - 77 points
in the USHL's East Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: P.K. O'Handley (37-20, 2 OTL)
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
2008-09 Waterloo Black Hawks StatisticsTeam Record: 37-20-2 (SO: 0-1) - 77 points
in the USHL's East Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: P.K. O'Handley (37-20, 2 OTL)
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
The Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 37 wins and 20 losses (and 2 overtime losses), with a 0-1 showing in shootouts for 77 points in the USHL's East Division.
The Black Hawks scored 246 goals, most in the league. Waterloo conceded 198 goals. Jordan Samuels-Thomas netted 32 goals for the team, and Craig Smith contributed 48 assists. Parker Milner topped the squad with 20 wins, while Joe Howe added 15 or more victories as well. Parker Milner recorded a 2.9 goals against average, best among regular goalies.
P.K. O'Handley coached the team. The 2008-09 Waterloo Black Hawks lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Arnold | C | February 9, 1990 | 5'8" | 172 | R | Norwood, MA USA |
| Tyler Barnes | RW | February 13, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Eagan, MN |
| Brett Beebe | RW | February 16, 1990 | 6'0" | 198 | R | Redondo Beach, CA |
| J.T. Brown | RW | July 2, 1990 | 5'10" | 172 | R | Burnsville, MN |
| Mike Fink | July 7, 1990 | Minnetonka, MN USA | ||||
| Eriah Hayes | RW | July 7, 1988 | 6'4" | 210 | R | LaCresent, MN |
| Ryan Hill | D | April 19, 1988 | 6'3" | 210 | Hermantown, MN | |
| Steven Hoshaw | D | March 21, 1990 | 6'0" | 207 | L | Vista, CA USA |
| Joe Howe | G | May 5, 1990 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Plymouth, MN |
| George Hughes | D | December 27, 1988 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Westwood, MA |
| Randy Japchen | G | December 8, 1989 | 5'11" | 181 | L | New Britian, PA USA |
| Matt Johnson | RW | May 16, 1991 | 5'10" | 194 | R | Stillwater, MN USA |
| Nick Larson | LW | November 14, 1989 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Apple Valley, MN |
| Keegan Meuer | RW | January 8, 1989 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Verona, WI USA |
| Ben Miller | RW | June 8, 1989 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Troy, MI |
| Parker Milner | G | September 6, 1990 | 6'1" | 187 | L | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Lee Moffie | D | August 29, 1990 | 6'1" | 206 | L | Wallingford, CT |
| Brock Montpetit | LW | April 3, 1990 | 5'11" | 194 | R | Summerset, WI USA |
| Mike Montrose | D | May 26, 1991 | 5'11" | 174 | L | Howell, MI USA |
| Eddie Olczyk | C | June 17, 1989 | 5'11" | 195 | Long Grove, IL | |
| Zach Palmquist | D | December 9, 1990 | 5'11" | 174 | L | South St. Paul, MN USA |
| Scott Pavelski | F | June 15, 1989 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Plover, WI USA |
| Nick Pryor | D/F | September 6, 1990 | 6'0" | 185 | L | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Kevin Ryan | D | April 18, 1990 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Buffalo, NY USA |
| Jordan Samuels-Thomas | LW | May 28, 1990 | 6'4" | 190 | L | West Hartford, CT USA |
| Craig Smith | C | September 5, 1989 | 6'0" | 196 | R | |
| Dan Sova | February 24, 1990 | Cottage Grove, MN USA | ||||
| Chris Student | D | July 22, 1989 | 5'9" | 172 | Edina, MN USA | |
| Angelo Vrachnas | F | May 13, 1989 | 6'2" | 212 | L | St. James, NY USA |
| Patrick Wey | D | March 21, 1991 | 6'3" | 211 | L | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Tyler Zepeda | F | January 16, 1991 | 5'9" | 170 | Woodbury, MN USA |
