Derek Pearson wins Sportsperson of the Year

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Published on Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Photo by Eoin Devereux. (L to R) Derek Pearson of Boxe Neepawa receives the Sportsperson of the Year award from Elwood Cameron.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

A local coach  recently received some much deserved recognition, as Derek Pearson of Boxe Neepawa has been named the 2015 Sportsperson of the Year. Pearson, who has owned and operated the community boxing club since early 2014, received the honour on Saturday, Oct. 24, during the seventh annual Neepawa Sports Dinner.

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Tiger Hills Hockey League season set to begin

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Published on Thursday, October 22, 2015

Photo by Eoin Devereux. The Neepawa Farmers and Minnedosa Bombers will be league rivals this season.

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The Neepawa Banner

The 2015-2016 regular season is about to start for the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL).  It will operate with 13 clubs this year, making it the largest senior league in Canada.

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Pistons overpower Neepawa

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Published on Thursday, October 22, 2015

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The offensive attack of the Steinbach Pistons was firing on all cylinders on Wednesday, Oct 21, against the Neepawa Natives. Luke Amsbaugh scored a pair of goals, while Tyler Penner notched a goal and two assists to lead Steinbach to a 6-1 victory. 

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Strong weekend for Female Chiefs at Stonewall/Warren Showcase

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Published on Thursday, October 22, 2015

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Last weekend was a busy one for the AAA Bantam Female Yellowhead Chiefs, as they traveled to Warren for a showcase tournament. The Chiefs started off the event playing the host club, the Interlake Ice on Friday, Oct. 16. 

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