Neepawa Natives year end banquet

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Published on Tuesday, March 8, 2016

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

The Neepawa Natives held their annual team banquet on Thursday, Mar 4 at the Yellowhead Hall. The evening provided players, coaches, team sponsors and fans a chance to cap the end of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League regular season on a positive and exuberant note.

Just over 250 people filled the Yellowhead Hall to be a part of the team banquet, making it one of the most well attended year end event in recent memory.

Team President Ken Waddell welcomes the crowd to the banquet.

Team Vice President Cam Tibbett served as the Master of Ceremonies for the night. 

(L to R) Brayden Atkinson, Reigan Buchanan, Kyle McDonald and Patrick Carlin honour Stafford Greer for his service as team chaplain during the season.

Curler Reid Carruthers presents Dave McIntosh with the 2015-2016 Keith Jordan Memorial Award.

Wayne Jacobson was the 2015-2016 recipient of the Gary Reidle Memorial Award. Jacobson, (2nd from left) was presented the award by Jennifer, Taylor and Barb Reidle.

The winner of the 2015-2016 Lionel Crowther award was Patrick Carlin (Far right). He was presented the award by Wanda and Chase Gluska.

Jared Pelechaty and Josh Blondeau autograph team trading cards for the many local youth who attended the banquet.