The Hawks have their first win of the season thanks to a Carter Anderson overtime goal Friday in Estevan.
Anderson, 19, scored twice in the 5-4 win and now has three goals through six games early this Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season. The Calgary product gave Nipawin a 2-1 lead after the first, Mark Lafleur opened the scoring with his first of the year.
Finley Radloff gave the Hawks a 3-1 lead on a powerplay in the second, Will Whitter also scored his second goal of the campaign on a subsequent powerplay. Radloff’s second was on a two man advantage.
Nipawin gave up the three goal lead in the third period, but Anderson took an Eric Hoiness pass a minute into the fourth period securing the extra point and the Hawks’ first win this year.
Tyson Endall made 41 stops in the win.
Anderson spoke about the win.
The Hawks will wrap up their road trip in Weyburn on Saturday. The game will not be on the radio, it is available on FloHockey.
