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In the win column
Strong road effort leads Hawks to first win; Johnson victorious in debut
The Nipawin Hawks have their first win of the 2026 - 27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season after a 5-2 triumph in La Ronge Wednesday.After scoring twice in 17 seconds in the first period; the visitors generated a 5-1 lead after 40 minutes and cruised to the win, their first in four games this season.Jack J...
Oct 1, 2026
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Tough start
Hawks seek first win of the season in La Ronge Wednesday
The Nipawin Hawks seek their first win of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season Wednesday in La Ronge.The Hawks are 0-3 to start the year and will begin the week against the Ice Wolves on the road. Nipawin last played on Friday, Sept. 25, a 5-4 loss to the Warman Wolverines. The setback followed two losse...
Sep 30, 2026
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Rough start
Hawks strong start fades in loss to North Stars
The Nipawin Hawks have started the 2026 - 27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season with a pair of road losses after a 4-1 defeat in the Battlefords on Saturday.Looking for rebound from a 6-3 loss on Friday in Melfort in their season opener, Nipawin started strong taking a 1-0 lead over the North Stars in the ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Arch rivals open the season
Hawks grounded in season opener in Melfort
For the second Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season Nipawin was in Melfort to kick off the year, but unlike last campaign, the Mustangs took care of business on home ice doubling the Hawks 6-3 Friday.Nipawin had a couple early chances to get ahead on the road, but could not capitalize, Dru Mushumanski scored...
Sep 19, 2026
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Future Hawk
Hawks sign Alberta Forward
The Nipawin Hawks have added a player for the upcoming season. Nipawin has signed forward Gavin Wrathall.Wrathall, an 18-year-old native of Chestermere, Alta., has spent the past three seasons in the Okotoks Oilers program.Split between their U18 AAA and U17 AAA squads, the 2008-born attacker has registered 143 points ...
Jul 15, 2026
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University Commitment
Hawks' Olson joining Anderson in Augustana
There will now be two graduating Nipawin Hawks headed to Camrose, Alta., to play for the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings.Forward Brendan Olson recently announced his commitment to the Vikings, as he now joins forward Carter Anderson, who committed earlier this year."I loved my time in Nipawin. It was the c...
Jul 14, 2026
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One retiring the other chasing history
Former Hawks reflect on SPHL Championship
A pair of former Nipawin Hawks have been spending the summer as defending champions.Forward Jordan Simoneau and goaltender Kristian Stead are coming off an SPHL title with the Evansville Thunderbolts."It was a pretty crazy year, and it was super exciting how we were able to close out the championship. The playoffs...
Jul 8, 2026
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Strong year
Hawks host annual general meeting to cap 2025 season
The Nipawin Hawks held their annual general meeting (AGM) with a small crowd of attendees Tuesday at the Centennial Arena.Mike Peifer remained on as president of the organization after taking over partway last season. After the meeting, he stressed the importance of rehiring Tad Kozun as head coach and general manager....
Jun 17, 2026
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Nipawin moves two 2006-born veterans to Kindersley
Hawks acquire SJHL veteran Brock Evans in major move
The Nipawin Hawks have made a trade sending two 20-year-olds to Kindersley for Brock Evans and the third pick in Tuesday's Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) draft.In return for Evans and the pick, the Hawks sent Konnor Watson and Justus Cutler to Kindersley. Nipawin General Manager Tad Kozun said giving up two p...
Jun 9, 2026
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VIJHL Veteran
Hawks commit BC defenceman
The Nipawin Hawks have added a new defenceman for the 2026/27 season. Victoria, B.C. native, Boston Cripps is joining the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League club. Cripps, a 2008-born product, has spent parts of the last three seasons in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL), split between the Saanich Predato...
Jun 4, 2026
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Careers Extended
Five Hawks committed to post-secondary hockey
Five graduating players from the Nipawin Hawks' 2025-26 campaign are set to continue their hockey careers at the post-secondary level this fall.Captain Finley Radloff, assistant captains Erich Hoiness and Carter Anderson, along with Brady Seabrook and Braeden Jockims, have all made commitments to programs across Canada...
May 29, 2026
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Offseason Changes
Hawks announce forward commit, continue hunt for assistant coach
The Nipawin Hawks are making moves both on and off the ice ahead of the 2026/27 SJHL season.The club recently secured a commitment from forward TJ Terpsma, while also beginning the search for a new assistant coach following the departure of Derek Hutton.Terpsma, 17, joins the Hawks after developing through the Leduc Oi...
May 11, 2026
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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Season over
Hawks season ends with first round loss to Weyburn
The Nipawin Hawks Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season ended on Monday with a 5-2 loss to Weyburn giving the Red Wings a four games to two first round series victory.After trading wins over the first four games, Weyburn won games five and six on route to the final four and eliminating Nipawin. The Hawks demi...
Mar 31, 2026
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Win or go home
Hawks face must win matchup in Weyburn
The Hawks are in Weyburn Monday facing elimination from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs for the first time.Nipawin lost game five 6-1 at the Centennial Arena on Saturday night giving the Red Wings a one game lead in the series and a chance to move on at home. Hawks Head Coach Tad Kozun said he is ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Down to must win Monday
Hawks' penalty killing falters pushing Nipawin to the brink
The Hawks allowed five powerplay goals against and never gave a packed Centennial Arena crowd a chance to get into their game five first round matchup against Weyburn that the Red Wings won 6-1 Saturday.The loss gave the Red Wings a three games to two lead over Nipawin in the best of seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey Le...
Mar 29, 2026
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Down to three
Hawks host Weyburn in pivotal game five Saturday
The Hawks and Red Wings will clash at the 'Cage' Saturday in game five of their best of seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff series tied at two games each.Nipawin tied the series on Wednesday in Weyburn early in overtime when Konnor Watson scored the game winning goal. Coming home tied was the goal af...
Mar 28, 2026
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Same team, new role
Former Mintos captain behind bench as coach for Nipawin Hawks following injuries
A Prince Albert hockey player is honing in on his coaching skills for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs. Although Van Taylor should be suiting up for the Nipawin Hawks in their first-round matchup against the Weyburn Red Wings, he's instead standing on the bench after an injury early in the season f...
Mar 27, 2026
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Down to a best of three
Hawks tie series again with comeback overtime win in Weyburn
It's down to a best of three series between Nipawin and Weyburn after the Hawks won game four 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday to square the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) at two games each.The Red Wings, looking to take a stranglehold on the series after a 6-3 win in game three Tuesday jumped out to a 2-0 lead i...
Mar 26, 2026
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Need a response
Hawks grounded in game three loss to Red Wings: game four Wednesday
For the second time in their first round Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff series, Nipawin is needing a response.The Hawks are down again in the best of seven series after a 6-3 loss in Weyburn on Tuesday. Nipawin trailed the series 1-0 after the first game but responded with a win in game two. Now down ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Best-of-five
Hawks look to take back home ice in series with Red Wings; Game 3 Tuesday
The Nipawin Hawks will seek to take home ice advantage back in their first round Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff series with Weyburn on Tuesday.The teams split the first two games at Centennial Arena leading to games three and four at Whitecap Resources Centre. Nipawin Head Coach and General Manager Ta...
Mar 24, 2026
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Back in the series
Hawks soar over Red Wings; even series at one win each
Saturday's game two between Nipawin and Weyburn was not must win for the Hawks but dropping both games at home to open their Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) first round series to the Red Wings would be a hard hurdle to clear.After falling 4-2 in game one Friday, Nipawin rebounded with a resounding 5-1 win to k...
Mar 22, 2026
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