Neepawa Natives win in dramatic fashion
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- Published on Monday, December 7, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
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The Neepawa Natives scored five goals in the third period to stage an amazing 5-3 come from behind victory over the OCN Blizzard in Manitoba Junior Hockey League action on Sunday, Dec. 6. The win was Neepawa’s seventh of the season and third over OCN this year.
Fouillard joining University of Alberta
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- Published on Sunday, December 6, 2015
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The Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs have announced that assistant captain Hannah Fouillard has committed to play for the University of Alberta Pandas in Edmonton, Alberta in 2016.
Minnedosa bowlers going to Nationals
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- Published on Friday, December 4, 2015
L to R: Suade Moyer and Christopher Obsniuk
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A pair of local bowlers will represent Manitoba at the 2016 Youth Challenge Nationals. Suade Moyer and Christopher Obsniuk, who both participate weekly in the five pin youth program at Minnedosa Bowl, recently competed at the Youth Challenge Provincials in Carman.
Yellowhead splits weekend
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- Published on Thursday, December 3, 2015
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The Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs welcomed the Winnipeg Avros to the Shoal Lake Communiplex for a set of weekend games to finish off their November schedule. The Saturday, Nov. 28 tilt was a great game for the hosts in every way, except the final result, as they were defeated 1-0.
Virden doubles up Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, December 3, 2015
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By Eoin Devereux
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Any team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League that gives up 40+ shots on goal a game cannot realistically expect to win on a consistent basis. So far this season, the Neepawa Natives have surrendered an average of 46 shots per game. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, they gave up 60. From that information, I’m sure you have already surmised exactly what the end result was for Neepawa, as the visiting Virden Oil Capitals were able to cruise to a 6-3 win.
