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. The win builds on Niverville’s dominant 8–2 victory in Game 1 on Saturday.

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.

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.

For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks and Winkler Flyers will meet in the opening round of the MJHL’s Turnbull Cup Playoffs.

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.

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.