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 Mar 09, 2024 Nighthawks Get Shut Out by Steelers The Niverville Nighthawks lost a tough defensive struggle by a 1–0 score to the Selkirk Steelers on Friday night at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Mar 09, 2024 Nighthawks Earn Big Win Over Freeze Niverville Nighthawks earned a massive 6–1 win over the Winnipeg Freeze on Saturday evening to boost their playoff chances. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place by a three-point lead in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 28–24–4. Sports & Recreation Mar 06, 2024 Nighthawks Blast Wolverines The Niverville Nighthawks had their best win of the 2024 calendar year when they defeated the Waywayseecappo Wolverines by a 6–1 score on the road on Tuesday night. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 27–23–4. Sports & Recreation Mar 06, 2024 Nighthawks Can’t Complete Comeback The Niverville Nighthawks struggled out of the gates against the Dauphin Kings on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC and weren’t able to come back from a three-goal deficit, eventually falling by a score of 7–4. Sports & Recreation Mar 03, 2024 Nighthawks Humbled by Steinbach The Niverville Nighthawks came back down to earth on Saturday evening on the road with a 5–1 loss to the first-place Steinbach Pistons. Sports & Recreation Mar 02, 2024 Nighthawks Win Third in a Row The Niverville Nighthawks have made it three wins in a row after a crucial 5–3 victory over the Winnipeg Blues on the road on Friday night. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 26–22–4. Sports & Recreation Feb 28, 2024 Nighthawks Pull Away to Defeat Blues The Niverville Nighthawks have won their second straight game after a big 5–2 victory over the Winnipeg Blues on the road on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 25–22–4. Sports & Recreation Feb 27, 2024 Niverville to Host National Men’s Volleyball Championship An exciting sporting event is coming to Niverville next year. The Niverville CRRC has been chosen as the host facility for the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) men’s volleyball championship. Providence University College in Otterburne will also play host to their fellow CCAA teams from March 3–9 next year. 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 Mar 09, 2024 Nighthawks Get Shut Out by Steelers The Niverville Nighthawks lost a tough defensive struggle by a 1–0 score to the Selkirk Steelers on Friday night at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Mar 09, 2024 Nighthawks Earn Big Win Over Freeze Niverville Nighthawks earned a massive 6–1 win over the Winnipeg Freeze on Saturday evening to boost their playoff chances. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place by a three-point lead in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 28–24–4.
Sports & Recreation Mar 06, 2024 Nighthawks Blast Wolverines The Niverville Nighthawks had their best win of the 2024 calendar year when they defeated the Waywayseecappo Wolverines by a 6–1 score on the road on Tuesday night. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 27–23–4.
Sports & Recreation Mar 06, 2024 Nighthawks Can’t Complete Comeback The Niverville Nighthawks struggled out of the gates against the Dauphin Kings on Sunday afternoon at the CRRC and weren’t able to come back from a three-goal deficit, eventually falling by a score of 7–4.
Sports & Recreation Mar 03, 2024 Nighthawks Humbled by Steinbach The Niverville Nighthawks came back down to earth on Saturday evening on the road with a 5–1 loss to the first-place Steinbach Pistons.
Sports & Recreation Mar 02, 2024 Nighthawks Win Third in a Row The Niverville Nighthawks have made it three wins in a row after a crucial 5–3 victory over the Winnipeg Blues on the road on Friday night. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 26–22–4.
Sports & Recreation Feb 28, 2024 Nighthawks Pull Away to Defeat Blues The Niverville Nighthawks have won their second straight game after a big 5–2 victory over the Winnipeg Blues on the road on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 25–22–4.
Sports & Recreation Feb 27, 2024 Niverville to Host National Men’s Volleyball Championship An exciting sporting event is coming to Niverville next year. The Niverville CRRC has been chosen as the host facility for the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) men’s volleyball championship. Providence University College in Otterburne will also play host to their fellow CCAA teams from March 3–9 next year.
