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 Oct 04, 2025 Nighthawks Stay Perfect with Win Over Flyers It had been 186 days since the Winkler Flyers ended the Niverville Nighthawks’ playoff run, a loss that still lingers for returning players, coaches, and fans at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Oct 02, 2025 Families Invited to Opa’s Park Renewal For the past three years, a group of locals has been actively at work to bring new life and vibrancy to a once-neglected Niverville park. On October 10, they hope the entire community will join them for the grand re-opening of Opa’s Park. Sports & Recreation Oct 02, 2025 Zeller’s OT Winner Lifts Nighthawks to 3–0 Start It may not have been the prettiest win, but the Niverville Nighthawks stayed perfect to improve their season to 3–0 with a gritty 3–2 overtime victory versus the Portage Terriers on Wednesday night at the CRRC. Sports & Recreation Sep 27, 2025 Dubinsky Sharp Once Again in Win Over Oil Capitals The Niverville Nighthawks made the most of their first road test of the season, defeating the Virden Oil Capitals on Friday night by a 4–1 score to improve to a perfect 2–0–0 record. Sports & Recreation Sep 26, 2025 Nighthawks Chase the Ace Back for Round Three If you’re a fan of winning cash and other prizes—and honestly, who isn’t?—the Niverville Nighthawks Chase the Ace is back for round three and set to give away even more than last time. Sports & Recreation Sep 20, 2025 Nighthawks Open Season with Win Over Blues The Niverville Nighthawks couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2025–26 MJHL season. In front of nearly 700 boisterous fans at the CRRC, the Nighthawks sent the home crowd away happy with a 5–2 victory over the Winnipeg Blues in their highly anticipated home opener. Sports & Recreation Sep 17, 2025 Nighthawks Ready to Build on Last Season’s Success The Niverville Nighthawks are set to kick off the 2025–26 season with a veteran-laden roster, a group of talented newcomers, and a clear objective: build on the momentum from last year’s progress. Sports & Recreation Sep 13, 2025 Nighthawks Conclude Preseason with Loss in Steinbach The Niverville Nighthawks closed out their preseason schedule on Saturday night with a 5–3 road loss to the Steinbach Pistons, finishing their two-game home-and-home series with a split. 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 Oct 04, 2025 Nighthawks Stay Perfect with Win Over Flyers It had been 186 days since the Winkler Flyers ended the Niverville Nighthawks’ playoff run, a loss that still lingers for returning players, coaches, and fans at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Oct 02, 2025 Families Invited to Opa’s Park Renewal For the past three years, a group of locals has been actively at work to bring new life and vibrancy to a once-neglected Niverville park. On October 10, they hope the entire community will join them for the grand re-opening of Opa’s Park.
Sports & Recreation Oct 02, 2025 Zeller’s OT Winner Lifts Nighthawks to 3–0 Start It may not have been the prettiest win, but the Niverville Nighthawks stayed perfect to improve their season to 3–0 with a gritty 3–2 overtime victory versus the Portage Terriers on Wednesday night at the CRRC.
Sports & Recreation Sep 27, 2025 Dubinsky Sharp Once Again in Win Over Oil Capitals The Niverville Nighthawks made the most of their first road test of the season, defeating the Virden Oil Capitals on Friday night by a 4–1 score to improve to a perfect 2–0–0 record.
Sports & Recreation Sep 26, 2025 Nighthawks Chase the Ace Back for Round Three If you’re a fan of winning cash and other prizes—and honestly, who isn’t?—the Niverville Nighthawks Chase the Ace is back for round three and set to give away even more than last time.
Sports & Recreation Sep 20, 2025 Nighthawks Open Season with Win Over Blues The Niverville Nighthawks couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2025–26 MJHL season. In front of nearly 700 boisterous fans at the CRRC, the Nighthawks sent the home crowd away happy with a 5–2 victory over the Winnipeg Blues in their highly anticipated home opener.
Sports & Recreation Sep 17, 2025 Nighthawks Ready to Build on Last Season’s Success The Niverville Nighthawks are set to kick off the 2025–26 season with a veteran-laden roster, a group of talented newcomers, and a clear objective: build on the momentum from last year’s progress.
Sports & Recreation Sep 13, 2025 Nighthawks Conclude Preseason with Loss in Steinbach The Niverville Nighthawks closed out their preseason schedule on Saturday night with a 5–3 road loss to the Steinbach Pistons, finishing their two-game home-and-home series with a split.
