The Niverville Nighthawks are set to begin the first round of the hockey playoffs on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Winkler, Manitoba. The team will face the Winkler Flyers in a best-of-seven series as part of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League quest for the Turnbull Cup.
The opening game of the series will take place at the Icon Arena in Winkler. While the Nighthawks are based in Niverville, the first game of this post-season matchup will be hosted by the Flyers.
This series marks another chapter in the growing rivalry between the two teams, who have frequently met in the opening round of the playoffs. The Nighthawks have been a part of the league since 2022 and play their home games at the Community Resource and Recreation Centre.
Local fans can purchase tickets to support the team as they begin their championship run. This high-stakes series is expected to be a competitive battle between the division rivals as they fight to advance to the next round.
