1997-98 Waterloo Black Hawks Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 29-25 (SO: 0-2) - 52 points
in the USHL's South Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Scott Pionk (29-25)
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
1997-98 Waterloo Black Hawks StatisticsTeam Record: 29-25 (SO: 0-2) - 52 points
in the USHL's South Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Scott Pionk (29-25)
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
The Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 29 wins and 25 losses, with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 52 points in the USHL's South Division.
The Black Hawks potted 159 goals and allowed 200. Kyle O'Keefe scored 24 goals for Waterloo, and Matt Murray contributed 29 assists. Ben Plester topped the squad with 13 wins, while Phil Osaer recorded a 3.07 goals against average, best among regularly-used goaltenders.
Scott Pionk coached the team. The 1997-98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Boileau | F | May 23, 1979 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Marquette, MI USA |
| Matt Chandler | F | April 18, 1978 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Watertown, NY USA |
| Chase Ernst | D | May 1, 1977 | 6'0" | 209 | R | Chesterfield, MO USA |
| Ryan Hale | RW | November 7, 1978 | 6'2" | 198 | R | Colorado Springs, CO USA |
| Dave Hytinen | F | December 19, 1978 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Stambough, MI USA |
| Mike LaRocca | D | May 1, 1979 | 6'1" | 216 | R | Cranston, RI USA |
| Bill Lockwood | F | April 26, 1977 | 6'1" | 202 | R | Maple Grove, MN |
| Andrew Murdoch | F | |||||
| Tim Murphy | D | November 14, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Burnsville, MN USA |
| Matt Murray | C | January 26, 1978 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Fond du Lac, WI USA |
| Kyle O'Keefe | C | December 19, 1977 | 6'0" | 201 | L | Barrington, IL USA |
| Tom Ogee | F | October 17, 1978 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Omaha, NE USA |
| Phil Osaer | G | February 10, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Livonia, MI |
| Mike Pingatore | F | March 27, 1978 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, MI USA |
| Josh Piro | C | January 29, 1979 | 6'1" | 196 | R | Johnstown, PA USA |
| Ben Plester | G | April 6, 1977 | 6'1" | 165 | R | Chemainus, BC Canada |
| Mark Prebish | RW | March 18, 1979 | ||||
| Mike Ritter | D | July 25, 1979 | 6'2" | 181 | R | Brooklyn Park, MN USA |
| Morgan Roach | F | June 7, 1978 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Fairbanks, AK USA |
| Steve Savre | F | August 21, 1977 | 5'9" | 165 | Roseville, MN USA | |
| Keith Stanich | D | December 17, 1979 | 6'0" | 187 | R | Bethel Park, PA USA |
| Matt Stearns | D | June 24, 1979 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Oconomowoc, WI USA |
| BJ Stephens | RW | April 5, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | R | Hershey, PA |
| Nick Stipech | F | April 24, 1979 | 5'10" | 161 | R | Chassel, MI USA |
| Kris Swinney | D | January 25, 1978 | 6'1" | 185 | Anchorage, AK USA | |
| Jake Tesar | D | June 4, 1979 | 6'1" | 212 | L | Waterloo, NE USA |
| Frank Udovich | F | October 22, 1977 | 6'1" | 220 | R | Ely, MN USA |
| Chris Von Trzcinski | D | July 12, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | Numbrecht, Germany | |
| Chris Welch | F | July 26, 1980 | 5'11" | 194 | R | Tonowanda, NY USA |
| Travis Wood | F | May 29, 1979 | 6'1" | 181 | L | Creve Couer, MO USA |
| Mark Yoder | F | October 8, 1978 | 6'1" | 181 | Fort Wayne, IN USA |
