What league does Niverville Nighthawks play in?

Niverville Nighthawks play in the MJHL.

When was Niverville Nighthawks founded?

Niverville Nighthawks was founded in 2022 in Niverville, MB, CAN, Canada.

Where is Niverville Nighthawks based?

Niverville Nighthawks is based in Niverville, MB, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Niverville Nighthawks?

The head coach of Niverville Nighthawks is Kelvin Cech.

What arena does Niverville Nighthawks play in?

Niverville Nighthawks play their home games at Niverville Community Resource and Recreation Centr in Niverville, MB, CAN.

Niverville Nighthawks

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2022-2023

2022-2023 Season

Niverville Nighthawks were 26-28-4 in the 2022-23 MJHL season with 56 points, 4th in the East and 9th overall.

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2022-2023 Niverville Nighthawks Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Dane Couture (G)	24	2002	Little Falls, MN, USA	6'0"	192	L
	#1	Christopher Fines (G)	24	2002	Stonewall, MB, CAN	6'3"	161	L
	#31	Levi Hall (G)	23	2003	Stony Plain, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#33	Ethan Kadatz (G)	23	2003	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'5"	170	L
	#1	Scott Thompson (G)	23	2003	Dauphin, MB, CAN	6'0"	161	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#77	Devin Benson (D)	23	2003	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#25	Evan Bortis (D)"A"	24	2002	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#21	Lucas Bourdon (D)	23	2003	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	170	R
	#49	Owen Hendrikson (D)	22	2004	Rosemount, MN, USA	6'0"	174	L
	#67	Desmond Johnson (D)	24	2002	Phoenix, AZ, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#9	Ethan Kelly (D)	22	2004	Dodsland, SK, CAN	5'11"	161	R
	#12	Eric Martin (D)	22	2004	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#37	Carson Reed (D)	22	2004	Warroad, MN, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#44	Luke Schaeffer (D)	23	2003	Odessa, SK, CAN	6'0"	181	-
	#17	Kayden Skulmoski (D)	23	2002	Moosomin, SK, CAN	5'9"	183	L
FORWARDS
	#71	Aidan Ballance (F)	23	2003	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	168	R
	#55	Merik Boles (F)	21	2005	Lorette, MB, CAN	5'9"	176	R
	#8	Brendan Bottem (F)	23	2003	Thief River Falls, MN, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#16	Nathan Brown (C/LW)	20	2006	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#29	Dayden Collier (F)	22	2004	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Liam Goertzen (F)	19	2006	Homewood, MB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#7	Gavin Gunderson (F)	23	2003	Roseau, MN, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#19	Tyler Kennett (C)	22	2004	Red Lake Falls, MN, USA	5'9"	170	L
	#17	Zakary Kennett (F)	24	2002	Red Lake Falls, MN, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#11	Brendan Kerr (C)	24	2002	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#4	Jack Lambert (F)	22	2004	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#81	Braden Panzer (F)	23	2003	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'7"	165	L
	#10	Josh Paulhus (F)	24	2002	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#2	Isaac Rentmeester (F)	22	2004	Wrightstown, WI, USA	6'3"	209	L
	#15	Kennan Reyelts (F)	22	2004	Proctor, MN, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#22	Carter Spirig (F)	22	2004	Peace River, AB, CAN	5'8"	170	R
	#14	Brett Tataryn (C/W)	23	2003	Argyle, MB, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#71	Adam Vigfusson (F)	21	2005	Gimli, MB, CAN	5'9"	161	L
	#77	Bryce Warkentine (F)	22	2004	Landmark, MB, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#18	Hayden Wheddon (F)	20	2005	Stonewall, MB, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	#49	Ethan Whillans (F)	24	2002	Manning, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#70	Benjamin Whitford (F)	22	2004	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	201	R

Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 18Av Age: 19.73 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2022-2023 Niverville Nighthawks Staff

GM/Head CoachKelvin Cech
Asst. CoachTyler Anderson
Asst. CoachEthan Maertens-Poole
Goaltending CoachTyler Oswald
Development CoachRobert Pambrun

Team Staff History

2022-2023 Niverville Nighthawks Captains

"A"

Evan Bortis

Team Captaincy History

2022-2023 Niverville Nighthawks Demographics

Niverville Nighthawks Facts

Plays in: Manitoba Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Niverville, MB, CAN Map
Founded: 2022

2022-2023 Niverville Nighthawks Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
11 players

Experience

Niverville Nighthawks: 1 110 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Niverville Community Resource and Recreation Centr
Location: Niverville, MB, CAN
Capacity: -
Construction Year: 2021

Niverville Nighthawks Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
10/08/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Niverville Nighthawks	Winnipeg Blues	-	MJHL
10/04/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Niverville Nighthawks	Winkler Flyers	-	MJHL
09/28/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Winnipeg Blues	Niverville Nighthawks	-	MJHL
09/26/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Virden Oil Capitals	Niverville Nighthawks	3 - 2	MJHL
09/19/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Niverville Nighthawks	Winnipeg Monarchs	5 - 2	MJHL

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Latest Transactions

08/20/2026

confirmed

Ryan Pedersen (D)

Joining fromKamloops Storm

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07/28/2026

confirmed

Austin Dubinsky (G)

Leaving forUniv. of Manitoba

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07/15/2026

confirmed

Dawson Zeller (F)

Leaving forConcordia Univ. of Edmonton

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07/09/2026

confirmed

Jase Konecsni (D)

Leaving forSAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech)

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confirmed

Parker Carrier (D)

Leaving forLakehead Univ.

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07/07/2026

confirmed

Fenton Mann (D)

Joining fromWinnipeg Blues

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07/02/2026

confirmed

Loik Leduc (F)

Leaving forCowichan Valley Capitals

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06/12/2026

confirmed

Hayden Wheddon (F)

Leaving forUniv. of Manitoba

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Niverville Nighthawks History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	MJHL	2	1	1	-	-	0	7	5	2	1	5	-
2025-2026	MJHL	58	51	6	-	-	1	280	117	103	1.78	1	Champion
2024-2025	MJHL	58	35	20	-	-	3	207	159	73	1.26	4	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	MJHL	58	30	24	-	-	4	181	184	64	1.1	4	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	MJHL	58	26	28	-	-	4	214	212	56	0.97	4	Quarterfinal loss

Niverville Nighthawks Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Centennial Cup	6	5	0	-	1	0	25	16	15	2.5	1	Champion

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Matthew Bertolin (F)	2026-2027	Melfort Mustangs	SJHL	4	3	2	5	4
2.	Liam Goertzen (F)	2026-2027	Virden Oil Capitals	MJHL	4	4	0	4	4
3.	Renat Nahnieiev (F)	2026-2027	Northern Manitoba Blizzard	MJHL	5	0	3	3	16
4.	Lucas Bertolin (F)	2026-2027	Rockland Nationals	CCHL	3	2	0	2	2
5.	Matteo Speranza (F)	2026-2027	Pergine	IHL	2	1	1	2	0
6.	Nathan Brown (F)	2026-2027	Portland Winterhawks	WHL	2	1	1	2	0
7.	Luke Mackenzie (F)	2026-2027	Melfort Mustangs	SJHL	4	1	1	2	2
8.	John Scott (F)	2026-2027	Anchorage Wolverines	NAHL	5	1	1	2	2
9.	Colin Whaley (D)	2026-2027	Adrian College	ACHA	2	0	2	2	2
10.	Michael DeBrito (F)	2026-2027	Liberty Univ.	ACHA	1	1	0	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.48
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.70
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.57
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	19.63
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.73

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Merik Boles (F)	215	52	101	153
2.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	123	62	76	138
3.	Hayden Wheddon (F)	143	62	75	137
4.	Brendan Bottem (F)	106	37	50	87
5.	Tyler Kennett (F)	143	30	56	86

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	123	62	76	138
2.	Hayden Wheddon (F)	143	62	75	137
3.	Merik Boles (F)	215	52	101	153
4.	Dawson Zeller (F)	115	40	45	85
5.	Brendan Bottem (F)	106	37	50	87

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Merik Boles (F)	215	52	101	153
2.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	123	62	76	138
3.	Hayden Wheddon (F)	143	62	75	137
4.	Tyler Kennett (F)	143	30	56	86
5.	Brendan Bottem (F)	106	37	50	87

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Bryce Warkentine (F)	103	24	49	208
2.	Jase Konecsni (D)	121	4	25	190
3.	Kaycee Coyle (D)	57	16	52	141
4.	Nathan Brown (F)	52	14	32	131
5.	Luke Wagner (D)	95	7	31	108

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Merik Boles (F)	215	52	101	153
2.	Carter Spirig (F)	168	32	40	72
3.	Hayden Wheddon (F)	143	62	75	137
4.	Tyler Kennett (F)	143	30	56	86
5.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	123	62	76	138

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Marlen Edwards (F)	28	21	43	1.54
2.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	123	62	138	1.12
3.	Josh Paulhus (F)	56	31	61	1.09
4.	Loik Leduc (F)	56	22	61	1.09
5.	Sean Williams (F)	25	10	25	1.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Hayden Wheddon (F)	2025-2026	57	36	90
2.	Merik Boles (F)	2025-2026	58	25	73
3.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	2024-2025	46	31	62
4.	Josh Paulhus (F)	2022-2023	56	31	61
5.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	2025-2026	40	26	61

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Hayden Wheddon (F)	2025-2026	57	36	90
2.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	2024-2025	46	31	62
3.	Josh Paulhus (F)	2022-2023	56	31	61
4.	Adam Vigfusson (F)	2025-2026	40	26	61
5.	Merik Boles (F)	2025-2026	58	25	73

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Hayden Wheddon (F)	2025-2026	57	54	90
2.	Merik Boles (F)	2025-2026	58	48	73
3.	Loik Leduc (F)	2025-2026	56	39	61
4.	Aaron Krestanowich (D)	2025-2026	53	37	42
5.	Kaycee Coyle (D)	2023-2024	57	36	52

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Kaycee Coyle (D)	2023-2024	57	52	141
2.	Nathan Brown (F)	2023-2024	49	32	129
3.	Bryce Warkentine (F)	2022-2023	33	14	107
4.	Evan Bortis (D)	2022-2023	57	39	104
5.	Aiden Corbett (F)	2024-2025	53	29	101

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent MJHL Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
-	#null	Max Dowse (F)	03/12/2008	Niverville, MB, CAN	5'11"	176 lbs
-	#null	Noah Hudson (D)	06/29/2008	Niverville, MB, CAN	6'3"	183 lbs
1	#7	River Arnason (F)	01/03/2008	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	165 lbs
3	#33	Ben Dnes (F)	05/23/2008	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
4	#46	Ryden Duchon (F)	06/17/2008	West St. Paul, MB, CAN	6'1"	176 lbs
5	#57	Danny Cross (D)	02/05/2008	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
5	#59	Carter Kingerski (F)	03/10/2008	Headingley, MB, CAN	5'10"	154 lbs
6	#72	Kellan Sichewski (D)	01/21/2008	Garson, MB, CAN	6'1"	165 lbs
7	#85	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
8	#98	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2023
1	#5	Gavin Holod (F)	08/16/2007	MB, CAN	-	-
2	#19	Calyb Moore (F)	10/17/2007	St. Adolphe, MB, CAN	5'8"	168 lbs
4	#43	Nathan Forster (D)	02/05/2007	Lorette, MB, CAN	6'4"	185 lbs
6	#75	Luke Ross (F)	04/27/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'8"	134 lbs
7	#89	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
8	#102	Quinn Burfoot (G)	05/18/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	165 lbs
2022
1	#5	Avery Laliberte (D)	09/18/2006	Lorette, MB, CAN	6'3"	201 lbs
2	#19	Nathan Brown (F)	02/27/2006	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
3	#33	Raiden LeGall (G)	09/16/2006	Morden, MB, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
3	#34	Regan Anderson (F)	05/11/2006	Souris, MB, CAN	6'3"	170 lbs
3	#42	Kelby Diehl (F)	02/16/2006	Glenboro, MB, CAN	6'4"	176 lbs
4	#47	Liam Goertzen (F)	10/14/2006	Homewood, MB, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
5	#61	Tyson Sperber (F)	06/29/2006	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	170 lbs
6	#75	Hayden Moore (F)	05/19/2006	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
7	#89	Calem Normandeau (F)	12/29/2006	La Broquerie, MB, CAN	6'4"	220 lbs
8	#102	Rowin Bachalo-Richmond (F)	07/01/2006	Forrest, MB, CAN	5'8"	170 lbs

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