

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hockey Fights Cancer Night - Tri-City vs. Waterloo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:35 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: It's Hockey Time in Party Town when your Waterloo Black Hawks host the Tri-City Storm on Saturday, January 24th at 6:35 pm! 

Since 2022, Mike Molstead Motors has supported the Waterloo Black Hawks' cancer awareness efforts; this season's Hockey Fights Cancer game will be the first since Mike Molstead's passing on September 8th.

The Black Hawks will remember the entrepreneur, athlete, husband, and father who supported many good causes during his lifetime. Waterloo's 2026 Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys will be auctioned after the game to benefit the American Cancer Society. Fans in attendance will have several additional opportunities to support and celebrate the people in their lives who have been affected by cancer.

Who was Mike Molstead?
Mike Molstead was born in 1961 and would have been 64 last October. He was a hockey player during his youth, a golfer throughout his life, and a baseball and football player in high school and college, including all-conference recognition with the University of Northern Iowa football program in 1983 and 1984. He purchased the auto dealerships which became Mike Molstead Motors in 1995 and successfully expanded them during the 30 years which followed. Molstead was first diagnosed with cancer in 2001 but spent 24 years battling and making lasting, profound memories with those near to him. As one tribute noted, "He never allowed the disease to define him. Instead, he faced each day with grit, humor, and an unshakable will to defy the odds and live life to the fullest."

The Hawks' 2026 Hockey Fights Cancer jersey was designed by Mike's friends and family members. Close friend Cory Mutch led the design process which includes several tributes to Mike himself. Each sleeve features one of Mike's favorite quotes by inspiring basketball coach Jim Valvano: "Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up". Mike's "Be Blessed" signature is featured inside of the neckline. The "W" in the Waterloo script across the crest of the jersey features a similar color transition to the Mike Molstead Motors company logo.

The Molstead Family will take the ice on Mike's behalf to drop the ceremonial first puck before the game begins. The Black Hawks will also be posting messages and remembrances on a Mike Molstead Memory Wall. 

All fans on hand for the game can also enter the name of a friend or family member on a hand-held lavender "I Fight For…" sign.  Then after the game, the signs will be collected and posted on a wall near the rink's main entrance for the remainder of January.

Discounted Tickets
The January 24th game against Tri-City will be the next Slumberland Furniture Advocacy Night. While supplies last, discounted tickets will be available in the Attack and Goal Zone sections of Young Arena for $17 each. Each Advocacy Night ticket purchased through tickets.waterlooblackhawks.com using the code "Awareness" will generate a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society. Slumberland Furniture Advocacy Nights throughout the season are sponsored by Slumberland Furniture at 6607 University Avenue in Cedar Falls.

More Ways to Get Involved
There are several other ways to show your support before and during the Black Hawks' Hockey Fights Cancer Night, including:

• The American Cancer Society will be hosting a silent auction on the Young Arena concourse throughout the evening, featuring memorabilia and a variety of unique items.
• After the game, stay to bid on the Black Hawks' game-worn jerseys.  All bidders must register for a bid number, and bid registration will take place throughout the game.  Those who sign up early will avoid long lines expected to form in postgame.

Please join us for a huge pregame party at SingleSpeed Brewing right across the street from Young Arena! Sign up to win prizes, enjoy live music, and fans 21+ can enjoy some ice cold Party Town American Lager.

It's National Beer Can Appreciation Day and we're showing our appreciation with $4 Party Town American Lager Tallboys through the end of the first period for fans 21+!

Stick around after the game for Signature Saturday! Forward Cullen Emery and Travis Lefere will be signing autographs on the east concourse immediately following the game.

It's Healthcare Appreciation Night and all first responders can get tickets for just $10!

Great seats are on sale now at tickets.waterlooblackhawks.com!
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- **Event Categories**: sports, entertainment, parties, music, business, football, live-music, nonprofit, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tickets.waterlooblackhawks.com/events/38108-tri-city-storm-vs-waterloo-black-hawks?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=waterloo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Waterloo
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Waterloo Black Hawks
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- **full address**: Waterloo Black Hawks, Young Arena, 125 Commercial St,Waterloo,IA,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Waterloo Black Hawks (https://allevents.in/org/waterloo-black-hawks/26563329)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:35 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Waterloo Black Hawks, Young Arena, 125 Commercial St,Waterloo,IA,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Waterloo Black Hawks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, entertainment, parties, music, business, football, live-music, nonprofit, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hockey Fights Cancer Night - Tri-City vs. Waterloo ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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