The Niverville Nighthawks got back in the win column with a swift 4–2 victory over the Winnipeg Blues. With the win, the Nighthawks stay in third place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 5–2–0.
The Nighthawks found their offence early as they exploded in the first period with a trio of goals. Adam Vigfusson scored twice while Alex Ballard scored as well, to give Niverville a 3–0 lead after the first frame.
In the second period, Winnipeg would get one back before Aiden Corbett extended the Nighthawks lead.
Winnipeg scored once more in the third period but couldn’t make the game any closer and Niverville held on for the win.
Niverville’s Austin Dubinsky stopped 14 shots in goal for the win.
“We just needed to start in the driver’s seat and push our style upon the Blues,” says Nighthawks head coach Dwight Hirst. “It is a goal of ours to not chase hockey games.”
Vigfusson was the star of the night. The Nighthawks forward had two goals and two assists on the night. He is leading the team at 10 points in seven games to start the season.
“Viggy had a great game and played with the speed he’s known to play with,” says Hirst. “When he gets the puck moving north and putting pucks into space to make it another foot race, he’s winning that race and getting himself into those opportunities like tonight.”
The Nighthawks are back in action with a home game on Friday, October 11 against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
“It’s a match up that we need right now and it’s a game that will require our habits and details to be on point for Friday night,” Hirst adds. “Successful teams don’t choose when to do things right, they do the right things all the time. Consistency will come when those key points become habits every shift.”
