Natives’ brass ready for prospects camp
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- Published on Thursday, June 30, 2016
File photo. Young hockey players are hoping to make a good impression at the Neepawa Natives prospects camp, scheduled for Brandon July 4-5 at the Sportsplex.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Editor note: Due to technical issues at the Sportsplex, the Neepawa Natives have to move the Monday portion of the camp to the Keystone Centre. Registration is now at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 4th. Ice sessions will be from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, then 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. July 5th will return to the Sportsplex.
Scouts, coaches and management with the Neepawa Natives are looking forward to seeing the future of the franchise hit the ice in Brandon next week, as the MJHL club will hold its annual young prospects summer camp. Around 60 players, including the team’s top selections from the 2016 MJHL draft will participate in the event, which runs on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5 at the Sportsplex.
Enns boxes in Brandon
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- Published on Thursday, June 30, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Logan Enns of Boxe Neepawa (in blue) throws a jab at Owen Flett, during their bout in Brandon at the CanadInns Roadhouse on Saturday, June 25.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Logan Enns of Boxe Neepawa returned to the ring this past weekend, losing a close decision to Owen Flett of Brandon. The bout, which was part of the Peak Performance and Athletics boxing event, was held at the CanadInns Roadhouse. The night featured the junior exhibition card and the senior card, which involved professional boxers from across western Canada.
Six Manitobans selected in NHL draft
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- Published on Wednesday, June 29, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A half dozen Manitoba born players have been selected in the 2016 National Hockey League (NHL) draft. Brett Howden of Oakbank was the first and only provincial player to be selected in the first round on Friday, June 24, being picked up by the Tampa Bay Lightning with the 27th overall pick. The 18-year-old played with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League last year.
NACI athlete wins provincial scholarship
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- Published on Tuesday, June 28, 2016
File photo. On June 23, Danielle Hanke received the Credit Unions of Manitoba Scholar Athlete Award.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A student from Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) has been recognized for her exceptional skills on both the playing field and in the classroom. On Thursday, June 23, Danielle Hanke was one of just four students from across the province to receive the Credit Unions of Manitoba Scholar Athlete Award. This scholarship is awarded to students who are able to maintain a minimum of 85 per cent average and participate in at least two interscholastic high school athletic activities.
Enns returns to ring this weekend
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- Published on Friday, June 24, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Logan Enns of Boxe Neepawa returns to the ring this weekend. The 15-year-old is competing at the Peak Performance and Athletics boxing event, on Saturday, June 25 at the CanadInns Roadhouse in Brandon.
