Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Feb 12, 2026 Nighthawks Rout Blues to End Two-Game Slide After dropping back-to-back games for the first time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks responded in emphatic fashion Wednesday night, erupting for eight goals in an 8–1 win over the Winnipeg B Sports & Recreation Feb 10, 2026 NHS Student Launches School’s First Lacrosse Team When one door closes, sometimes the accompanying window can’t open until someone builds it. Niverville High School (NHS) student Antonio DaPalma is a builder of such proverbial windows. Sports & Recreation Feb 08, 2026 Virden Blanks Nighthawks, Hand Niverville Second Straight Loss The Niverville Nighthawks returned home Saturday night hoping to rediscover their winning formula after a loss to the Winkler Flyers on Friday night, but the West Division-leading Virden Oil Capitals had other plans. Sports & Recreation Feb 07, 2026 Flyers Snap Nighthawks’ 15-Game Win Streak in Wild Battle The rivalry between the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers delivered again Friday night, and this time the Flyers had the final say. Sports & Recreation Jan 20, 2025 Nighthawks Overcome Freeze The Niverville Nighthawks earned a 5–2 win on Sunday night over the Winnipeg Freeze to maintain their position in the playoff race. Sports & Recreation Jan 17, 2025 Baudry Trail Hosts Cross-Country Ski Event On January 11, Ritchot Recreation and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) partnered up to host a cross-country skiing event at the Baudry Trail in Ste. Agathe. Sports & Recreation Jan 13, 2025 Nighthawks Fall in Shootout The Niverville Nighthawks earned a point on Sunday night but weren’t able to pull through in extra time as they fell 3–2 in a shootout to the Virden Oil Capitals. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–3. Sports & Recreation Jan 12, 2025 Nighthawks Defeat Pistons The Niverville Nighthawks defeated the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons on Saturday night with a monumental 3–2 victory over their rivals on the road. With the win, the Nighthawks remain in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–2. Sports & Recreation Jan 11, 2025 Nighthawks Drop 6–5 Decision to Steinbach On January 9, the Niverville Nighthawks lost in a very high scoring affair to the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons. Sports & Recreation Jan 06, 2025 Nighthawks Fall 5–2 to Flyers The Niverville Nighthawks fell behind early and couldn’t get back in the game on Friday night versus the Winkler Flyers. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 21–12–2. Sports & Recreation Jan 04, 2025 Nighthawks Start New Year in Win Column The Niverville Nighthawks bounced back from a loss last week with a big Friday night win at home over the rival Selkirk Steelers, a team with whom they’re battled for a playoff spot. Sports & Recreation Jan 01, 2025 Pistons Get the Best of Nighthawks The Niverville Nighthawks gave it a hard-fought effort on New Year’s Eve, but in the end the Steinbach Pistons got the best of them. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 20–11–2. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Should a local municipal council require sports and recreation facilities to be self-sustaining in order to be considered viable? Choices Yes. Taxpayers should not be expected to fund facilities that don't attract enough programs or sponsorship to pay for themselves. * No. These community-owned facilities promote wellness and social connection, benefits that justify public investment even if they don’t break even. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Sports & Recreation Feb 12, 2026 Nighthawks Rout Blues to End Two-Game Slide After dropping back-to-back games for the first time this season, the Niverville Nighthawks responded in emphatic fashion Wednesday night, erupting for eight goals in an 8–1 win over the Winnipeg B
Sports & Recreation Feb 10, 2026 NHS Student Launches School’s First Lacrosse Team When one door closes, sometimes the accompanying window can’t open until someone builds it. Niverville High School (NHS) student Antonio DaPalma is a builder of such proverbial windows.
Sports & Recreation Feb 08, 2026 Virden Blanks Nighthawks, Hand Niverville Second Straight Loss The Niverville Nighthawks returned home Saturday night hoping to rediscover their winning formula after a loss to the Winkler Flyers on Friday night, but the West Division-leading Virden Oil Capitals had other plans.
Sports & Recreation Feb 07, 2026 Flyers Snap Nighthawks’ 15-Game Win Streak in Wild Battle The rivalry between the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers delivered again Friday night, and this time the Flyers had the final say.
Sports & Recreation Jan 20, 2025 Nighthawks Overcome Freeze The Niverville Nighthawks earned a 5–2 win on Sunday night over the Winnipeg Freeze to maintain their position in the playoff race.
Sports & Recreation Jan 17, 2025 Baudry Trail Hosts Cross-Country Ski Event On January 11, Ritchot Recreation and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) partnered up to host a cross-country skiing event at the Baudry Trail in Ste. Agathe.
Sports & Recreation Jan 13, 2025 Nighthawks Fall in Shootout The Niverville Nighthawks earned a point on Sunday night but weren’t able to pull through in extra time as they fell 3–2 in a shootout to the Virden Oil Capitals. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–3.
Sports & Recreation Jan 12, 2025 Nighthawks Defeat Pistons The Niverville Nighthawks defeated the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons on Saturday night with a monumental 3–2 victory over their rivals on the road. With the win, the Nighthawks remain in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–2.
Sports & Recreation Jan 11, 2025 Nighthawks Drop 6–5 Decision to Steinbach On January 9, the Niverville Nighthawks lost in a very high scoring affair to the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons.
Sports & Recreation Jan 06, 2025 Nighthawks Fall 5–2 to Flyers The Niverville Nighthawks fell behind early and couldn’t get back in the game on Friday night versus the Winkler Flyers. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 21–12–2.
Sports & Recreation Jan 04, 2025 Nighthawks Start New Year in Win Column The Niverville Nighthawks bounced back from a loss last week with a big Friday night win at home over the rival Selkirk Steelers, a team with whom they’re battled for a playoff spot.
Sports & Recreation Jan 01, 2025 Pistons Get the Best of Nighthawks The Niverville Nighthawks gave it a hard-fought effort on New Year’s Eve, but in the end the Steinbach Pistons got the best of them. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 20–11–2.
