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.  

Christie Door Company Offensive Player of the Week: Cody Sokol
In Des Moines Friday, then again Saturday, Sokol scored the first Black Hawks goal.  He now has four goals this season, and of those, three have given Waterloo a 1-0 lead.  Sokol is now the Black Hawks' leading scorer with 10 points through eight games. 

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!

UAW Local 838 Hardest Worker: Charlie Menard
After Waterloo recorded just one shutout last season, Charlie Menard notched the first of 2026/27 on Friday.  The road performance included 22 saves and improved his record to 3-0-1 this season.  Menard and Sebastian Charvat are both among the league leaders in goals-against average and save percentage.

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.