Each Monday, the Waterloo Black Hawks staff recognizes players as the team's Offensive Player of the Week and the Hardest Worker of the Week.  

The weekly offensive honor is presented by Christie Door Company.  With roots in the Cedar Valley which stretch back into the 1950s, Christie Door Company offers the largest selection of quality door options at prices to meet their customers' budget.  Their motto is: Our Name Stands for Quality, Value is our Tradition!

Christie Door Company Offensive Player of the Week: Travis Lefere

Two of Lefere's three points Saturday came during the explosive conclusion of the second period.  He scored the go-ahead goal less than three-and-a-half minutes before intermission, then assisted on Toby Carlson's goal with moments left in the second. Lefere also set up a third period goal by Dylan Nolan.

Hardest Worker recognition is presented by UAW Local 838.  The United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in North America.  Their message: American jobs are worth fighting for.

UAW Local 838 Hardest Worker: Jackson Schneider
Defenseman Jackson Schneider was on the ice for three of the Black Hawks' five goals versus Des Moines.  The Buccaneers did not score during any of his shifts.  Schneider also picked up his first USHL assist.  While the teams were four-on-four, his breakout pass set up a rush leading to Dylan Nolan's goal.