Bank branch in Neepawa hosts RBC Cup trophy

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Published on Thursday, April 30, 2015

Photo by Eoin Devereux

By Eoin Devereux

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The Royal Bank of Canada Cup, the championship trophy that’s annually awarded to the top junior ‘A’ hockey team in Canada was on display in Neepawa on Apr. 27-28. 

RBC regional vice president for Manitoba West, Terry Burgess said its appearance at the local RBC branch on Davidson Street, was part of a provincial tour, leading up to the national hockey tournament, which is scheduled for May 9-17 at the PCU Centre in Portage la Prairie.

Neepawa branch manager Scott Dyke said RBC is happy to be a sponsor for the national junior  ‘A’ tournament and to be able to share the trophy with communites across Manitoba. 

“We were excited to have the cup here in town and for people to see it in person,” said Dyke.  “RBC has been a big part of junior hockey for many years and is proud to be involved in local hockey as well. It’s just great to have a partnership with the Manitoba and Canadian Junior Hockey Leagues and to be able to do things like this trophy tour.”

Dyke added that there were many people who came in over the two days the trophy was in Neepawa to get a closeer look at it and get pictures.

The championship trophy is now in Portage la Prairie, where the  RBC Cup will be played. The tournament begins May 9 at the PCU Centre.