Justin Metcalf commits to Minot State
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- Published on Friday, July 13, 2018
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By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Former Neepawa Natives forward Justin Metcalf has committed to play with the Minot State University (MSU). The 20-year-old from Winnipeg will join the ACHA Division I hockey team for the upcoming 2018-2019 season.
Neepawa Cubs tumble in SCBL standings
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- Published on Tuesday, June 26, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Neepawa Cubs’ recent losing streak was extended to six games, after a 5-2 defeat to the Portage Padres on Wednesday, June 20. As has been the cause for several of these losses, it was the tremendous pitching effort from the opposition they stunted the Cubs’ hopes of victory. This time, it was Joey Moffat of the Padres, who pitched six and two-thirds innings with 11 strikeouts, while surrendering just one earned run and a pair of walks.
Neepawa Natives implement a travel fee
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- Published on Friday, June 22, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The board of directors for the Neepawa Natives has approved the implementation of a new travel fee for the 2018-2019 MJHL season. In a media release discussing the decision, the board indicated that the $1,600 fee will be used to help cover bus costs, road meals and motel accommodation when it is needed.
Cathcart steps down as Natives GM
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- Published on Thursday, June 21, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Over the past 29 years, there aren’t many roles Myles Cathcart hasn’t filled for the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club. From player to trainer; assistant coach to driving the bus and everything you could possibly imagine in between, Cathcart has likely done the job. But as the club moves into its 30th year, he’ll be in a very unfamiliar role; that of just a spectator, as he has announced he has stepped down as the team’s general manager effective immediately.
Pirates plunder in Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, June 18, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The recent road woes suffered by the Neepawa Cubs have followed them home as the team lost to the Plumas Pirates on Friday, June 15, by the score of 5-1.
