Natives beat Pistons
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- Published on Thursday, March 2, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
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Fans at the Yellowhead Centre saw what might be a preview of the first round of the MJHL playoffs on Wednesday, Mar. 1, as the Neepawa Natives faced the Steinbach Pistons. With their post season life on the line, Neepawa came up big by defeating the Pistons 3-1. This win, combined with the Swan Valley Stampeders OT loss to the Portage Terriers, now has Neepawa tied for the eighth and final playoff spot (19-33-6. 44 points)
Yellowhead Chiefs update: Chiefs advance with double OT win
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- Published on Thursday, March 2, 2017
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The Yellowhead Female Midget Chiefs and Eastman Selects played game five of their MFMHL quarter final series on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Shoal Lake Communiplex before a large and loud crowd of supporters for both teams.
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Three teams, three titles for NACI
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- Published on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
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A trifecta of basketball titles have been claimed by the NACI Tigers. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the junior varsity boys squad capped off a solid season with an equally impressive 59-45 win over the William Morton Warriors. The next day, the varsity boys and girls would also pick up zone championship banners, with 68-59 and 54-45 victories respectively.
Neepawa Farmers eliminate Cartwright in dramatic fashion
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- Published on Monday, February 27, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
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An amazing offensive push in the final few minutes of the third period has propelled the Neepawa Farmers into the next round of the Tiger Hills Hockey League playoffs. Lance Nugent scored a pair of goals in the final 1:49 to lift the Farmers to a 3-2 win over the Cartwright Clippers on Saturday, Feb. 25. This late comeback gave Neepawa a four games to one series victory.
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Sam Stewart named MJHL rookie all-star
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- Published on Sunday, February 26, 2017
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Natives defencemen Sam Stewart receives his all-star award and jersey from MJHL commissioner Kim Davis.
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A member of the Neepawa Natives has been honoured as part of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s top young players, as defencemen Sam Stewart was selected to the rookie all-star team.
