Sports & Recreation Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation May 17, 2026 Small Town, National Crown: Nighthawks Win Centennial Cup The Nighthawks are Centennial Cup champions for the first time in franchise history after defeating the host Summerside Western Capitals 4–1 on Sunday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Credit U Sports & Recreation May 16, 2026 Epic Comeback Powers Nighthawks to Centennial Cup Final The Niverville Nighthawks are going to play for a national championship Sunday night—and they got there in a way Nighthawks fans will never forget. Sports & Recreation May 13, 2026 Nighthawks Finish Perfect Preliminary Round at Centennial Cup The Niverville Nighthawks completed a perfect preliminary round at the Centennial Cup on Wednesday night, surviving a wild back-and-forth battle against the Rockland Nationals with a 7–6 victory in Summerside, PEI. Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Vigfusson Hat Trick Powers Niverville Past Canmore, into Semifinals The Niverville Nighthawks have booked their spot in the semifinals at the Centennial Cup after a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Canmore Eagles Tuesday afternoon in a showdown for first place in Group A. Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Austin Dubinsky Named CJHL Goaltender of the Year It has been a season to remember for Austin Dubinsky, and the accolades have continued to roll in. Sports & Recreation May 09, 2026 Nighthawks Roll Past Thunder Bay to Improve to 2–0 at Centennial Cup The Niverville Nighthawks’ perfect start continued Saturday afternoon at the Centennial Cup. After opening the tournament with a thrilling 5–4 overtime victory on Thursday night, the Nighthawks returned to the ice Saturday afternoon looking for their second straight win, this time against the Thunder Bay North Stars. Sports & Recreation May 07, 2026 Edwards Delivers OT Winner in Nighthawks’ Centennial Cup Opener After several days of travel, practices, sightseeing, and team bonding, the Niverville Nighthawks finally opened play at the Centennial Cup on Thursday night, and they made sure their debut was memorable. Sports & Recreation May 05, 2026 Centennial Cup Preview: Nighthawks Set to Contend with Nation’s Best The Niverville Nighthawks are ready to take their historic season to the national spotlight. Following their dominant run through the MJHL, they now embark on the longest road trip in franchise history—heading to Summerside, PEI, for the Centennial Cup. They arrive as the second-ranked team in the country and firmly in the conversation as a title contender. Sports & Recreation May 04, 2026 Junior Pilots 18U Navy Finishes Off Five Year Run at Nationals In two short weeks, the Junior Pilots 18U Navy will head to nationals thanks to an incredible season of wins. Sports & Recreation May 04, 2026 Nighthawks Get Rousing Sendoff as They Head to Nationals On Monday, May 4, families and fans lined Niverville’s Main Street to bid the Nighthawks well as they head to compete for the Centennial Cup in Prince Edward Island. Sports & Recreation May 04, 2026 Hirst, Dubinsky Named CJHL Award Finalists After Championship Run Fresh off their Turnbull Cup championship, the Niverville Nighthawks continue to add to a historic season, with national recognition now coming for both their bench boss and goaltender. Sports & Recreation Apr 23, 2026 Niverville Nighthawks Win Turnbull Cup The Niverville Nighthawks put an emphatic exclamation mark on a historic season Thursday night, capturing their first Turnbull Cup championship with a commanding 6–2 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Who should bear the most responsibility for preventing e-transfer scams? Choices Banks. Since the scams are targeting the banks' online platforms, the banks should be responsible to ensure their security. * Users. We all bear a collective responsibilty to be savvier in terms of spotting and preventing these scams before they occur. * Government. Our elected leaders must pass legislation to better protect citizens from this type of exploitation. * 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 May 17, 2026 Small Town, National Crown: Nighthawks Win Centennial Cup The Nighthawks are Centennial Cup champions for the first time in franchise history after defeating the host Summerside Western Capitals 4–1 on Sunday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Credit U
Sports & Recreation May 16, 2026 Epic Comeback Powers Nighthawks to Centennial Cup Final The Niverville Nighthawks are going to play for a national championship Sunday night—and they got there in a way Nighthawks fans will never forget.
Sports & Recreation May 13, 2026 Nighthawks Finish Perfect Preliminary Round at Centennial Cup The Niverville Nighthawks completed a perfect preliminary round at the Centennial Cup on Wednesday night, surviving a wild back-and-forth battle against the Rockland Nationals with a 7–6 victory in Summerside, PEI.
Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Vigfusson Hat Trick Powers Niverville Past Canmore, into Semifinals The Niverville Nighthawks have booked their spot in the semifinals at the Centennial Cup after a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Canmore Eagles Tuesday afternoon in a showdown for first place in Group A.
Sports & Recreation May 12, 2026 Austin Dubinsky Named CJHL Goaltender of the Year It has been a season to remember for Austin Dubinsky, and the accolades have continued to roll in.
Sports & Recreation May 09, 2026 Nighthawks Roll Past Thunder Bay to Improve to 2–0 at Centennial Cup The Niverville Nighthawks’ perfect start continued Saturday afternoon at the Centennial Cup. After opening the tournament with a thrilling 5–4 overtime victory on Thursday night, the Nighthawks returned to the ice Saturday afternoon looking for their second straight win, this time against the Thunder Bay North Stars.
Sports & Recreation May 07, 2026 Edwards Delivers OT Winner in Nighthawks’ Centennial Cup Opener After several days of travel, practices, sightseeing, and team bonding, the Niverville Nighthawks finally opened play at the Centennial Cup on Thursday night, and they made sure their debut was memorable.
Sports & Recreation May 05, 2026 Centennial Cup Preview: Nighthawks Set to Contend with Nation’s Best The Niverville Nighthawks are ready to take their historic season to the national spotlight. Following their dominant run through the MJHL, they now embark on the longest road trip in franchise history—heading to Summerside, PEI, for the Centennial Cup. They arrive as the second-ranked team in the country and firmly in the conversation as a title contender.
Sports & Recreation May 04, 2026 Junior Pilots 18U Navy Finishes Off Five Year Run at Nationals In two short weeks, the Junior Pilots 18U Navy will head to nationals thanks to an incredible season of wins.
Sports & Recreation May 04, 2026 Nighthawks Get Rousing Sendoff as They Head to Nationals On Monday, May 4, families and fans lined Niverville’s Main Street to bid the Nighthawks well as they head to compete for the Centennial Cup in Prince Edward Island.
Sports & Recreation May 04, 2026 Hirst, Dubinsky Named CJHL Award Finalists After Championship Run Fresh off their Turnbull Cup championship, the Niverville Nighthawks continue to add to a historic season, with national recognition now coming for both their bench boss and goaltender.
Sports & Recreation Apr 23, 2026 Niverville Nighthawks Win Turnbull Cup The Niverville Nighthawks put an emphatic exclamation mark on a historic season Thursday night, capturing their first Turnbull Cup championship with a commanding 6–2 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals.
