Waterloo needs to take full advantage of "home ice" this weekend, featuring two "standings-swinging" Western Conference match-ups vs. Des Moines and Sioux Falls.

FRIDAY NIGHT VS DES MOINES
The Black Hawks host cross-state rival Des Moines Friday, March 8th at 7:05pm! It's "UNI Panther Pride Weekend", so wear your purple and gold. UNI students, faculty, staff and alumni can get tickets for just $8.00, plus the UNI cheer squad and the Panther mascots will be in attendance! Bud Light Tallboys will also be on special for just $2.00 all game long! It's also College Night - student tickets are just $8.00 (or $9.00 on day-of-game) with ID. Take advantage of the Subway Combo Pack for just $30. This package features 2 game tickets, 2 Subway Combo vouchers, 2 chuck-a-pucks and 2 programs! And it's Hudson Community Night - friends and neighbors can get tickets for just $8 or $10 with proof of residency.

SATURDAY NIGHT VS SIOUX FALLS
Saturday night, the Black Hawks host Sioux Falls in another big USHL Western Conference showdown! These two teams are tied for 2nd place in the conference, so the team needs your help in protecting home ice! "UNI Panther Pride Weekend" continues with same offer - all UNI students, faculty, staff and alumni can get tickets for just $8 with ID. Plus the Panther cheer team and mascots will be once again in attendance! Take advantage of a Family-4-Pack featuring 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 soft drinks for just $48. It's "Healthcare Appreciation Night" as well, healthcare professionals can get tickets for just $9. Sign up for the United Beverage Pregame Beer Tour! Get a game ticket and access to the tour for just $12. And it's College Night again - students can get tickets for just $9.00 with ID.

POSTGAME PARTY AT PEPPER'S SATURDAY NIGHT
Join us after the game on Saturday night at Pepper's for a post-game party with the team! Pepper's is located at 620 E. 18th St. in Cedar Falls. Meet the Black Hawks players and get autographs & photos!

MEET & GREET SCHEDULED FOR SUN. MARCH 10TH
Stop by Buffalo Wild Wings in Cedar Falls this Sunday afternoon and meet your favorite Black Hawks players from 3 to 5pm! This event is open to the public and free of charge. Visit with the Black Hawks players, get autographs & photos, and sign up to win prizes

For tickets, call the Black Hawks box office at 319-232-3444.

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