The Haverford Hawks are a USA Hockey Tier II ice hockey club that utilizes The Skatium in Havertown, PA as its home rink. We field a mix of travel teams from Mites (8 & Under) through Midget Major (18 & Under) at the AA, A, & B levels. We are proud members of the Delaware Valley Hockey League.


John F. Gavin, age 54, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 21, 2018.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1964, he was the beloved son of Elaine (nee Quinn) Murphy and the late Robert A. Murphy and John J. Gavin; doting husband of Cara (nee Gerace) Gavin; devoted father of John Ryan, Jordan, Justin, Julian, and his ‘best buddy’ Teddy; loving brother of Tish Jackaman (Steve); dear uncle of Michael and Katie.
John was a graduate of Msgr. Bonner High School and St. Joseph’s University. He worked at Siemens Medical Systems and was ranked as a top salesman nationally. John was a coach for over 30 years of women’s softball, St. Bernadette’s CYO sports, and Drexel Hill Little League, and also served as the Vice President of the Haverford Hawks Hockey Club and President of St. Bernadette’s CYO. John loved sports and collected memorabilia. He was known as one of the best bartenders in Delaware County. John was a friend to all he met and will be missed dearly.


It is with a heavy heart, that the Hawks announce the passing of Jerry Nyhus....brother of longtime (25+ Years) Hawks Coach Dale Nyhus. They coached together for many years at Interboro High School.
Wishing the Nyhus family best wishes during this difficult time.
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