The league leaders broke with the normal match protocol and wore their black away shirts for the evening as a mark of respect and the visiting team - Whitley Warriors - accommodated this by wearing their white "home" shirts. A book of remembrance was available for people to sign on the night and the Hawks extended their lead at the top of the table with a 9-4 victory.
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This poignant photograph of the Hawks minute's silence was taken by John Milton and you can see more of his excellent photos at www.eventog.uk
