The Waterloo Blackhawks look to get back into the United States HockeyLeague playoffs this season. The Blackhawks begin pre-season action tomorrownight against Des Moines. Waterloo coach Scott Pionk is confidentwith his strong numbers. Waterloo was 16-37 a year ago. Pionk says despitea coaching change in Des Moines, he feels the defending champion Buccaneersare the team to beat, despite a coaching change.