Pickering, Hawks’ board excited for season

Earlier this offseason the Nipawin Junior Hawks held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) where Shayne Pickering was named the organization’s new president.

The long-time resident of the town watched the Hawks for most of his life and has had a few roles within the team over the years starting as a stickboy when he was younger, a board member, billet, and most importantly, a fan. Pickering said being nominated as the president is a role he will take seriously and put his passion into.

“I just felt like it was time for a new voice, and I decided to put my name up. Luckily with the new board they thought it was a good idea. I am honoured and excited to lead the group,” Pickering said after the Hawks hosted their annual jersey sponsor luncheon Monday.

There are four returnees to the Hawks board, with several new people joining the executive ahead of the 2023/24 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season. Pickering said once the season gets started the board will have a chance to review current fundraising ventures as well as new possibilities to generate revenue. He said the workload won’t change once the puck drops Friday.