The Hawks begin a potential season saving road trip Thursday in Notre Dame stops in Estevan and Weyburn also on the schedule.
Nipawin is four points out of the playoffs, four back of the Red Wings and eight behind the Bruins.
Notre Dame is in 12th, but have won five of their last 10 and look to play spoiler.
Thursday’s game is an 8 p.m. puck drop at the Duncan McNeil Arena, the games in Estevan and Weyburn will faceoff at 7 p.m., al three games will be on 750 Beach Radio beginning 15 minutes prior to faceoff.