School and hockey are both about to begin again in the Cedar Valley, and this weekend at Young Arena, Waterloo Black Hawks fans can help Tommy Hawk collect school supplies for less fortunate children while enjoying a preview of the coming season.

Friday evening, Waterloo plays a spit squad scrimmage against the Madison Capitols at 5:05 p.m. A Saturday afternoon matchup between the Hawks and Caps will be at 3:05 p.m. Both contests will be open to the public free of change.

Waterloo mascot Tommy Hawk encourages fans to put all or some of the savings on admission toward the purchase of school supplies, which he will be collecting inside the main entrance starting one hour before each scrimmage. For a list of useful items, please see the accompanying document. All supplies will be passed on to Waterloo Community Schools.

The first day of school in Waterloo is August 31st. The first regular season home game in Waterloo pits the Black Hawks against the Muskegon Lumberjacks on Saturday, September 26th. For details on the 2015/16 USHL schedule, the 2015 Iowa Classic presented by Luann Gerber of Revolution Realty Team at Young Arena September 17th-19th, and more, visit waterlooblackhawks.com or call (319) 232-3444.

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