I've only been in Waterloo since February, but I have no doubt this is Black Hawk Country.

Since the 1993-94 season, the Black Hawks have sent over 100 players to the college ranks and have sent 10 alumni to the National Hockey League in their 32-year junior history.

It has been 10 years since the Black Hawks last hoisted the Clark Cup.  Even though the team has been back to the finals recently, the stars have not alined just right. This year however I feel it will be different. Here is five reasons why.

5. This is the winningest season in Blackhawks history.

4. These guys play Hockey for the love of the game, and they really love this game.

3. Because Tommy Hawk really is that interesting.

2. We have the USHL league MVP Brandan Montour

1. Two words................. PARTY TOWN.

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