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Hawks Fall 2-0 to Winnipeg Avros

The Hawks hosted the Avros on Sunday afternoon. They were joined by Jr. Hawks Emery Toupin (Notre Dame) and Lux Sawatzky (Morden). These young players were invited by Ariel Rondeau and Ella Victor respectively. Charlie Fust got the start in goal. 

It was all Avros in the first period as they outshot the hosts 18-5, but thanks to the strong play of Fust, could only manage to grab a one goal lead heading to the intermission. 

The second period was a much closer frame. The Hawks were only outshot 13-10 and had a few high quality chances. Gianna Yaschyshyn set up Cailyn Laing all alone in front, but her shot was denied. The Avros doubled their lead with a power play tally late in the second period.

The third period was once again fully dominated by the Avros. They outshot the Hawks 16-4 with several high quality chances. Fust allowed none to beat her and when the game was over, the Avros earned a well deserved 2-0 victory. Fust was chosen as player of the game for making a handful of spectacular stops to keep the game close. In the end, she was credited with 45 saves. 
 

The Hawks will only have one game next weekend when they host the Winnipeg Ice on Sunday, October 11th at 4:30pm. 
 

Go Hawks!

Hawks Come Close, but Fall to the Winnipeg Ice

The Hawks were in Winnipeg Saturday night to face the defending league champions. Madison Froese got the start in net for the visitors. 
 

The Ice were the stronger team in the opening period, generating several top notch scoring chances. They opened the scoring on a nice drive to the net, with a strong finish. The Hawks tied things up three minutes later on the power play. Elin Olson moved the puck out of her zone and found Bree Pearce in the neutral zone. Pearce offloaded to a streaking Gianna Yaschyshyn who sped in all alone and fired one glove side to record her first goal as a U18 Hawk! The score remained tied through twenty and the Ice outshot the Hawks 13-5 in the period. 
 

The second period was not kind to the Hawks. They were outshot 21-2 and outscored 5-1. Their goal was a awesome effort by the line of Pearce, Yaschyshyn and Sasha Lambert. Bree and G did some great work below the goalline on a very aggressive forecheck. They won the puck and Lambert found an open spot in front of the Ice goal. When the pass came out, it was off her stick in an instant and past the Ice keeper. 
 

The Hawks had a very strong showing in the final period. They outshot the Ice 9-8 and scored two goals in the first seven minutes to give themselves hope. Sophia Cox scored with a nifty backhand on a breakaway and Claire Boyd added a powerplay marker shortly after. That goal was credited to Skyla Hildebrand, from Boyd and Cox. The Hawks continued to battle, but couldn't close the gap further. The 6-4 loss moves them to 0-2 on the young season. Makayla Warnick was chosen player of the game for her steady presence on the blue line. 
 

The Hawks have a quick turnaround, as they host the Winnipeg Avros on Sunday afternoon in Morden at 1:30pm. The Avros are 1-1 coming into this game having defeated the Capitals in their opening match, before getting blanked 3-0 by Eastman on Saturday. 
 

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Hawks Lose Season Opener Against Wildcats

The Hawks welcomed the Westman Wildcats to Morden on Saturday, to kick off the 2026/27 season. They were familiar with the opposition as they played them in the CP Showcase less than a week ago. The Hawks were hoping for a better result on home ice. Madison Froese got the start in net. 

The first period did not go well for the hosts. The Wildcats dominated the game and if it wasn't for the strong work of Froese, this one would have been out of reach early. After twenty minutes, the Wildcats were only up one goal, despite outshooting the Hawks 17-3. 

The Hawks played a better second period, but fell further behind and went to the room down two goals. 

The Wildcats tacked on two more goals in the third period to make the final score 4-0. Froese was outstanding all game, making 40 saves in the season debut. The Hawks named Gianna Yaschyshyn player of the game for her aggressive puck pursuit and relentless effort all over the ice. 

The Hawks will do some team building this week as they take to the Red River to learn the art of Dragon Boating. Then they are back on the ice twice next weekend. They will visit the Winnipeg Ice on Saturday night at the Hockey for All Centre before hosting the Winnipeg Avros in Morden on Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm. 

Go Hawks

Hawks Lose Final Game of Showcase 

The Hawks completed the CP Showcase with a Sunday morning game against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season. Charlie Fust got the nod in goal and the Hawks were down a player as Tenley McLaren sat this one out with an injury.

The Wildcats carried the play, the chances and the scoring in the opening period. When the dust settled, the Hawks trailed 3-0 heading to the dressing room. 

The second period was the best of the weekend for the Hawks as they managed some sustained zone time and several good scoring chances. The Wildcats were the only team to score however and extended the lead to four goals after forty minutes of play. 

The Wildcats added two more in the third and secured a 6-0 victory while outshooting the Hawks 44-27. Lots of positives for the Hawks to draw on, but they have their work cut out for them this season in what looks like a more balanced and improved overall brand of hockey from the other teams who we saw this weekend. 

Elin Olson was chosen as the player of the game for being cool under pressure, making several good breakout passes and working hard to clear players out of the front of her goal. 

The Hawks kick off the regular season this coming Saturday, in Morden, at 1:30pm against the Westman Wildcats. 

GO HAWKS!!

Hawks Drop Both Games on Saturday at CP Showcase

The Hawks faced Pilot Mound and the Ice on Saturday at the CP Showcase. 
 

The Hawks dropped both games but there were some positive notes. Charlie Fust played well in the opener making 38 saves. Rylen Fallis was chosen as player of the game for her tenacious effort and creating several odd man rushes with her zone clearances. Willow Winslow scored the Hawks' lone goal, recording her first Hawks' goal at the U18 level. 
 

The Hawks looked tired in the second game against the Ice and lost 5-0. We were outshot 30-17, but very few of our shots provided a challenge to the Ice netminder. Ariel Rondeau was the player of this game for a relentless effort on defence.

 The Hawks have one game left against the Westman Wildcats on Sunday. 
 

Go Hawks!

Hawks Fall To Avros in CP Showcase Opener

The Hawks played their first of four games this weekend in the Central Plains Showcase in Portage. They faced off against the Winnipeg Avros. Madison Froese got the start in net for this one and boy was she busy! 
 

 The Hawks were badly outshot and outplayed in the first. The Avros scored the only goal of the period to lead 1-0 after 20 minutes and had a 24-6 edge in shots. 
 

The Hawks improved in the second getting outshot 15-12, but started showing some signs of life and had a few good scoring chances. Despite this, the Avros scored the only goal of the second to double their lead to 2-0 after 40 minutes. 
 

The Hawks continued to improve in the final period, but couldn't find the net. Froese made several amazing saves in the third and kept the score 2-0. Froese was undoubtedly the player of the game on the evening making 48 saves. The Hawks will have the alarm clocks go off early tomorrow as they face the Pilot Mound team at 8am. 
 

Go Hawks!

Hawks Lose Close One in Portage

The Hawks were in Portage Sunday evening to complete their brief pre season schedule. Charlie Fust got the start in this matchup.

The first period had some decent flow and a few scoring chances for both teams, but neither squad could find the net. 
 

The Hawks came out to start the second with great energy and effort. They managed to open the scoring at the seven minute mark. Bree Pearce drove the puck to the net, but her attempt on goal was denied. The rebound made its way out to the blue line where Makayla Warnick was waiting. Warnick's shot made its way through the crowd in front and into the back of the net to give the Hawks the lead. The Capitals tied the game before the end of the second.

The Capitals came out hungry in the third and scored two goals from net front scrambles, to grab a 3-1 advantage. The Hawks clawed one back on the power play late in the third. Giana Yaschyshyn won the faceoff to Elin Olson at the point. Olson's effort went off a body in front and Skyla Hildebrand collected the puck at the side of the goal. She slid it behind the net to Sophia Cox who took a step out and fired home the power play goal. The Hawks pulled Fust to try and tie up the game, but were unable to grab another goal. 
 

Hildebrand was named the player of the game for taking pucks to the net and playing hard for 60 minutes.

The Hawks will be back in Portage next weekend for the Capitals Showcase. They will face the Avros, Pilot Mound, the Ice and Westman. 
 

GO Hawks!

Hawks Drop 2026/27 Preseason Opener Against Capitals

The Hawks were in Carman on Saturday afternoon for their first action of the 2026/27 preseason. They welcomed the Central Plains Capitals to town for the first game of a home and home weekend series. The Hawks have many new faces in the lineup this season, but a familiar one got the start in goal, as veteran Madison Froese got the nod. 

It was a game that got off to a sluggish start as both teams were knocking off the rust on the season. The Hawks opened the scoring in the first. Sinead Convery held a puck in at the blueline and directed a shot towards the net that deflected off Sasha Lambert and right to Gianna Yaschyshyn. G made a nice play with the puck behind the net and found Lambert unmarked in the low slot. The newcomer made no mistake and fired it home to collect her first as a Hawk. The Hawks held that one goal lead through twenty minutes. 

The second period saw the Hawks extend the lead thanks to a great breakout pass by Allie Huck. Huck found Sophie Cox at the far blue line and her shot on goal was saved, but Bree Pearce collected the rebound and doubled the Hawks' lead. The two goal deficit seemed to spark the Capitals as they came roaring back, scoring three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead into the intermission. 

The third period saw very little in the way of quality chances, but the Hawks managed to tie the game on a fortunate bounce. While killing off a penalty, Huck cleared the puck from her half of the ice and it took a bounce that caught the Capitals' goalie off guard and tied the game. The game ended tied at three and the teams decided to play a five minute 3 on 3 overtime period. 

The Capitals got the winner less than a minute into the extra frame to pull out a 4-3 victory. The Hawks chose Cailyn Laing as the player of the game for a solid 200 foot effort.

The Hawks are back on the ice Sunday evening in Portage with a 6pm puck drop at Stride Place. 

Go HAWKS.

Hawks Comeback Falls Short, Face Elimination on Tuesday

The Hawks were in Hartney on Sunday for Game 2 of the best of five first round series with the Westman Wildcats. Madison Froese got the start in net.  

The opening period was all Westman as the outshot the Hawks 17-4 and outscored us 3-1. Casey O'Brien scored the lone Hawks goal with a great tip in on the power play from Delaney Darby and Mackenna Steeves. 
 

The Hawks gave up an early goal in the second, just as a Wildcat power play expired, to fall behind 4-1. The Hawks found another gear and dominated the rest of the second. They outshot the hosts 17-9 in the middle frame and clawed back two goals. Ariel Rondeau got her first as a Hawk when she tipped home a good point shot from Makayla Warnick. Mia Brass also got an assist on the play. Darby pulled the Hawks to within one when she wired home a strong point shot. O'Brien and Claire Boyd helped set up the play. 
 

The third period saw the Hawks pull even with 14 minutes to play. Sophia Cox found a rebound that was set up by Boyd and Darby. The rest of the game was super entertaining, with both teams generating some great chances to take the lead. It was the Wildcats top line that scored the game winner late. From a mad goal mouth scrabble that saw a Hawks' defender accidentally knock Froese out of position, the Wildcats top scorer got the puck into the net to give the hosts the lead and they would hold on to grab a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. 
 

The Hawks named Rondeau as player of the game for producing a solid effort and scoring her first U18 AAA goal. 
 

The Hawks are right back in Hartney on Tuesday and will try to stave off elimination. Puck drop is at 8pm.

Go HAWKS!!!

Roller Coaster Playoff Opener Ends In Heartbreak

The Hawks hosted game one of the best of five first round match up with the Westman Wildcats, despite having the lower seed, as the scheduled opening game was postponed due to weather. The Wildcats were the third seed and the Hawks finished the regular season in sixth place. Madison Froese got the start in net. 

The Hawks came out strong and were skating well and keeping up with the higher ranked Wildcats. The visitors got the opening goal of the game when the regular season leading scorer managed to sneak behind the Hawks' defence. The Hawks were unable to get the puck out of their zone and when the Wildcats' defender threw the puck on net, Ivy Perkin was all alone in front to tip home the game's first goal. The first period ended 1-0 with the Wildcats outshooting the Hawks 9-5. 

The second period was all Wildcats. They added four goals in the first ten minutes of the period to take a 5-0 lead. Perkin had five points through 30 minutes of play. The Hawks pulled Froese, but it would be hard to put any blame on her. The team needed a spark and Hannah Bannister was called upon to finish the game. It would have been easy for the Hawks to fold up their tent and look to game two, but lots can happen in a five game series and they were determined to finish the game strong. 
 

To say the third period was exciting, would be an understatment. Just under a minute into the period, Makayla Warnick stopped a Wildcat clearing attempt and fired a shot on net. Her effort got past the Westman goalie to put the Hawks on the board. Claire Boyd and Casey O'Brien were credited with assists on the goal. Four minutes later with the Hawks on a power play and a delayed penalty coming to the Wildcats, Leah Klassen added a second goal. Payton Manness moved the puck along the blue line to Mackenna Steeves. Steeves made a great pass to Klassen all alone in front and she tucked it home to make it 5-2 on the power play. The penalized player was released and the delayed penalty was enforced. While the Hawks didn't capitalize on the ensuing power play, they added a third shortly after. Chase Braun moved the puck back to Ella Victor at the point and her shot was neatly deflected in the slot by Mia Brass. The redirection fooled the goalie and all of sudden it was 5-3 with plenty of time to play. Two minutes later, the Hawks were at it again. After a Wildcats icing, the Hawks won a scrambled faceoff and Boyd got the puck back to Rylee Harms, whose shot was stopped, but Sophia Cox buried the rebound to pull the hosts to within one. 

Then a strange sequence during a Hawks power play really made this fan scratch his head in wonder. With 30 seconds left in a Hawks powerplay, the neutral zone official's hand went up for a trip against Westman. As the play continued, a Westman player hammered Steeves along the half wall and the in zone ref's hand went up. When the whistle sounded, it appeared there would be two minors assessed on the play. However, the refs got together and only one penalty was assessed. It is unclear why the in zone ref's obvious indication to assess a body checking penalty wasn't enforced, and I would say this was a turning point in the game. The Hawks did capitalize on the one penalty that was assessed. Pearce won a draw back to Victor who moved it to her D partner Harms. Harms' shot found the back of the net to tie the game at five, with just over six minutes to play. 

Seeing as how the hosts had four power plays in row and the fact the refs failed to enforce an obvious call that was made against the Wildcats, you just knew we were getting the next penalty. Sure enough, with five minutes left, the Hawks were assessed a head contact penalty when our forechecker tried to skate through a defender after a dump in. The Wildcats capitlaized on the power play and grabbed the 6-5 lead. The Hawks pushed hard to the final whistle, but couldn't even the score. 
 

The Hawks will travel to Hartney for game two on Sunday at 2pm. Game three is also in Hartney, on Tuesday at 8pm. Game four, if necessary, will be in Morden on Thursday at 8pm. 

GO HAWKS

Hawks End Regular Season On Winning Note

The Hawks travelled to Warren on Friday for a matchup with the Interlake Lightning. The Hawks were looking to build momentum heading into the playoffs. Madison Froese got the start in net.  

The Hawks were full of jump and energy right from the opening faceoff. They got first period goals from Casey O'Brien (from Ella Victor), Sophia Cox (from O'Brien and Claire Boyd) and Boyd (from Sinead Convery and Leah Klassen) to earn a 3-1 lead after 20. 
 

The second period saw the teams exchange goals and the Hawks' tally was a sweet power play effort by O'Brien, with help from Mackenna Steeves and Delaney Darby. It was 4-2 after 40 and the Hawks were playing solid. 
 

The third period saw the Hawks pull away. A carbon copy power play marker by OB from Mack and Darbs made it 5-2. Interlake drew to within two before OB added a fourth from Boyd and then Klassen salted it with a PP goal from Bree Pearce and Rylee Harms.

The victory secured sixth place in the league standings for the Hawks and a first round playoff matchup with the Westman Wildcats. 
 

The best of five series gets going Wednesday, February 18th at 7:45pm in Hartney. Game 2 is Friday, February 20th at 8pm in Morden. Game 3 is back in Hartney on Sunday, February 22nd at 2pm. Game 4, if necessary, will be Thursday, February 26th at 8pm in Morden and Game 5 would be Saturday, February 28th in Hartney at 5pm if needed. 

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