Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Mar 30, 2026 Nighthawks, Wolverines Set for Second Round Showdown The Niverville Nighthawks and Waywayseecappo Wolverines will kick off Game 1 of their MJHL semifinal series this Thursday night at the CRRC, with both teams making their first-ever appearance in se Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Nighthawks Sweep Flyers, Advance to Second Round For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are moving on to the second round of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoffs. Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Niverville High School Panthers Challenge RCMP Muskrats It was a game that students of Niverville High School won’t soon forget, with their beloved Panthers hockey team taking on the RCMP Muskrats. The friendly challenge, held at the CRRC on March 26, ended in an 8–5 win for the Muskrats. Sports & Recreation Mar 26, 2026 Nighthawks Push Flyers to Brink of Elimination with Game 3 Win The Niverville Nighthawks took full control of their playoff series against the Winkler Flyers after grinding out a 3–2 victory Wednesday night at the CRRC, taking a commanding 3–0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Sports & Recreation Mar 24, 2026 Zeller Scores Twice as Nighthawks Extend Series Lead Dawson Zeller scored both goals and Austin Dubinsky turned aside 24 shots as the Niverville Nighthawks edged the Winkler Flyers 2–1 on Monday night in Winkler to take a 2–0 series lead. Sports & Recreation Mar 22, 2026 Nighthawks Cruise to 8–2 Win Over Flyers in Game 1 The Niverville Nighthawks opened their playoff run in emphatic fashion Saturday night, cruising to an 8–2 victory over the Winkler Flyers in front of a sold-out crowd at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Mar 19, 2026 Nighthawks Gala Raises $300K for Dressing Room Project The Niverville Nighthawks held their annual fundraising gala on March 14, and it was a resounding success. The event was a sellout, with a waiting list and more than 350 people in attendance. Centred around the theme “All Night Long,” the evening delivered a celebratory atmosphere and overwhelming show of community support. Sports & Recreation Mar 17, 2026 Niverville Funds Recreation Subsidy So All Kids Can Participate On February 17, the Town of Niverville officially launched its recreation subsidy program. By doing so, town council hopes that every child, regardless of financial means, will be able to access recreation programming this year. Sports & Recreation Mar 17, 2026 Nighthawks, Flyers Set for First-Round Playoff Rematch For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers will meet in the opening round of the MJHL’s Turnbull Cup Playoffs. Sports & Recreation Mar 16, 2026 Niverville Teammates Earn Spots at Elite Brick Invitational Two young hockey players from Niverville will represent Manitoba at the end of June at the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta. Ten-year-old teammates and long-time friends Tristan Bray and Will Lux have earned spots on the Manitoba Junior Ice team after competing against more than 130 other players. Sports & Recreation Mar 14, 2026 Nighthawks Cap Historic Season With 5–1 Win Over Terriers The Niverville Nighthawks put a bow on a historic regular season Friday night, defeating the Portage Terriers 5–1 on the road to extend their winning streak to 11 games and finish atop the standings in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Sports & Recreation Mar 11, 2026 Niverville Reaches 101 Points, Hits 50 Wins in Historic Season The Niverville Nighthawks continued their historic season Tuesday night in Selkirk, defeating the Steelers 4–2 to extend their winning streak to ten games. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * 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 Mar 30, 2026 Nighthawks, Wolverines Set for Second Round Showdown The Niverville Nighthawks and Waywayseecappo Wolverines will kick off Game 1 of their MJHL semifinal series this Thursday night at the CRRC, with both teams making their first-ever appearance in se
Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Nighthawks Sweep Flyers, Advance to Second Round For the first time in franchise history, the Niverville Nighthawks are moving on to the second round of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoffs.
Sports & Recreation Mar 27, 2026 Niverville High School Panthers Challenge RCMP Muskrats It was a game that students of Niverville High School won’t soon forget, with their beloved Panthers hockey team taking on the RCMP Muskrats. The friendly challenge, held at the CRRC on March 26, ended in an 8–5 win for the Muskrats.
Sports & Recreation Mar 26, 2026 Nighthawks Push Flyers to Brink of Elimination with Game 3 Win The Niverville Nighthawks took full control of their playoff series against the Winkler Flyers after grinding out a 3–2 victory Wednesday night at the CRRC, taking a commanding 3–0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup.
Sports & Recreation Mar 24, 2026 Zeller Scores Twice as Nighthawks Extend Series Lead Dawson Zeller scored both goals and Austin Dubinsky turned aside 24 shots as the Niverville Nighthawks edged the Winkler Flyers 2–1 on Monday night in Winkler to take a 2–0 series lead.
Sports & Recreation Mar 22, 2026 Nighthawks Cruise to 8–2 Win Over Flyers in Game 1 The Niverville Nighthawks opened their playoff run in emphatic fashion Saturday night, cruising to an 8–2 victory over the Winkler Flyers in front of a sold-out crowd at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Mar 19, 2026 Nighthawks Gala Raises $300K for Dressing Room Project The Niverville Nighthawks held their annual fundraising gala on March 14, and it was a resounding success. The event was a sellout, with a waiting list and more than 350 people in attendance. Centred around the theme “All Night Long,” the evening delivered a celebratory atmosphere and overwhelming show of community support.
Sports & Recreation Mar 17, 2026 Niverville Funds Recreation Subsidy So All Kids Can Participate On February 17, the Town of Niverville officially launched its recreation subsidy program. By doing so, town council hopes that every child, regardless of financial means, will be able to access recreation programming this year.
Sports & Recreation Mar 17, 2026 Nighthawks, Flyers Set for First-Round Playoff Rematch For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers will meet in the opening round of the MJHL’s Turnbull Cup Playoffs.
Sports & Recreation Mar 16, 2026 Niverville Teammates Earn Spots at Elite Brick Invitational Two young hockey players from Niverville will represent Manitoba at the end of June at the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta. Ten-year-old teammates and long-time friends Tristan Bray and Will Lux have earned spots on the Manitoba Junior Ice team after competing against more than 130 other players.
Sports & Recreation Mar 14, 2026 Nighthawks Cap Historic Season With 5–1 Win Over Terriers The Niverville Nighthawks put a bow on a historic regular season Friday night, defeating the Portage Terriers 5–1 on the road to extend their winning streak to 11 games and finish atop the standings in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
Sports & Recreation Mar 11, 2026 Niverville Reaches 101 Points, Hits 50 Wins in Historic Season The Niverville Nighthawks continued their historic season Tuesday night in Selkirk, defeating the Steelers 4–2 to extend their winning streak to ten games.
