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 Dec 20, 2024 Nighthawks Earn Big Comeback Win The Niverville Nighthawks will be heading into the Christmas break on a high with a massive 5–4 comeback victory over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on the road on Friday night. Sports & Recreation Dec 19, 2024 Nighthawks Stumble in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks struggled to find their offence on Wednesday night at the CRRC, falling 4–3 in overtime to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Sports & Recreation Dec 16, 2024 Nighthawks on Wrong End of Shutout The Niverville Nighthawks were in the fight all night long but came up short in a 3–0 loss to the Winkler Flyers at home on Sunday evening. Sports & Recreation Dec 14, 2024 Nighthawks Double Up on Steelers The Niverville Nighthawks were able to find some offence once again in a big 4–2 win over the Selkirk Steelers. With the win, the Nighthawks move to fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 19–9– Sports & Recreation Dec 10, 2024 Combative Sports Instructor Applauds New Provincial Legislation On December 1, the provincial government enacted stricter regulations on combative sports disciplines. The new legislation is intended to increase safety standards for amateur athletes. Sports & Recreation Dec 08, 2024 Nighthawks Shut Out Blizzard The Niverville Nighthawks gave the home crowd a treat on Saturday evening with a big 3–0 victory over the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. With the win, the Nighthawks move up into third place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 18–9–1. Sports & Recreation Dec 04, 2024 Nighthawks Outscore Steelers The Niverville Nighthawks continued their winning ways on Tuesday evening on the road, outscoring the Selkirk Steelers by 8–6 scoreline. With the win, they stay in fifth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 17–9–1. Sports & Recreation Dec 01, 2024 Nighthawks Keep Rolling with Win Over Swan Valley The Niverville Nighthawks earned another big road victory on Saturday night as they defeated the Swan Valley Stampeders by a 4–1 score. With the win, the Nighthawks remain in fifth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 16–9–1. 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 Dec 20, 2024 Nighthawks Earn Big Comeback Win The Niverville Nighthawks will be heading into the Christmas break on a high with a massive 5–4 comeback victory over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on the road on Friday night.
Sports & Recreation Dec 19, 2024 Nighthawks Stumble in Overtime The Niverville Nighthawks struggled to find their offence on Wednesday night at the CRRC, falling 4–3 in overtime to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.
Sports & Recreation Dec 16, 2024 Nighthawks on Wrong End of Shutout The Niverville Nighthawks were in the fight all night long but came up short in a 3–0 loss to the Winkler Flyers at home on Sunday evening.
Sports & Recreation Dec 14, 2024 Nighthawks Double Up on Steelers The Niverville Nighthawks were able to find some offence once again in a big 4–2 win over the Selkirk Steelers. With the win, the Nighthawks move to fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 19–9–
Sports & Recreation Dec 10, 2024 Combative Sports Instructor Applauds New Provincial Legislation On December 1, the provincial government enacted stricter regulations on combative sports disciplines. The new legislation is intended to increase safety standards for amateur athletes.
Sports & Recreation Dec 08, 2024 Nighthawks Shut Out Blizzard The Niverville Nighthawks gave the home crowd a treat on Saturday evening with a big 3–0 victory over the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. With the win, the Nighthawks move up into third place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 18–9–1.
Sports & Recreation Dec 04, 2024 Nighthawks Outscore Steelers The Niverville Nighthawks continued their winning ways on Tuesday evening on the road, outscoring the Selkirk Steelers by 8–6 scoreline. With the win, they stay in fifth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 17–9–1.
Sports & Recreation Dec 01, 2024 Nighthawks Keep Rolling with Win Over Swan Valley The Niverville Nighthawks earned another big road victory on Saturday night as they defeated the Swan Valley Stampeders by a 4–1 score. With the win, the Nighthawks remain in fifth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 16–9–1.
