The Neepawa Natives Junior Hockey Club are happy to announce the signing of forward Evan Callaghan to a letter of intent for the 21-22 MJHL season.
Callaghan,18, is from Moose Jaw, SK and played for the Moose Jaw Warriors 18U AAA team last season collecting 3 assists in an abbreviated 6 game season.

“I am really excited to further my hockey career with a great organization and staff. I can’t wait to get started in Neepawa”, says Callaghan.

Moose Jaw Warriors’ Head Coach Trevor Weisgerber describes Callaghan as a, “hard working, team guy, that can play in all situations. He will block shots, and won’t get outworked”.

We would like to welcome Evan and his family to Neepawa!

The Neepawa Junior A Hockey Club would like to extend an invitation to the media and members of the hockey community, to our virtual rebranding.

After 32 years, the Board of Directors has made the decision to retire the name “Natives” as well as the Chief Blackhawk logo.

On June 7th, a new era of hockey begins in Neepawa.

Join us at 11:30 am at Neepawanatives.com and social media accounts of the club, for the unveiling of the new name and logo.

Any questions, please contact GM and Head Coach Ken Pearson (204) 476-5308 or Club President Ken Waddell (204) 476-6214.

The Neepawa Natives are proud to announce that captain Eli Lieffers has committed to Nipissing University, for the 2021-22 season.

The Lakers are a U Sports program based in North Bay, Ontario that compete in the Ontario University Athletics Conference (OUA).

Lieffers, from Saskatoon, SK, joined the Natives in 2018 and played in 85 regular season games for the Natives where he amassed 26 goals along with 34 assists.

He becomes the 7th member of the 2020-21 team to commit to a school.

Lieffers had this to say about playing in Neepawa, “Junior hockey can sometimes be tough when you move to somewhere you’ve never been, with people whom you’ve never met.

This was not the case in Neepawa. From the first day in Neepawa, it always felt like a place I could call home. The people and community of Neepawa are like no other, they welcomed me with open arms, for which I will always be grateful for.

I would like to say a special thank you to my billet family, the McIntosh’s. You welcomed me into your home and have always been there for me and I will always consider you a part of my family. I would also like to thank my coaches, Ken Pearson and Robby Moar for everything they’ve done for me, and continue to do for the town of Neepawa.”

The entire organization would like to congratulate Eli, and wish him all the best in North Bay.

The Neepawa Natives are proud to announce that Cody Shearer has committed to Midland University, for the 2021-22 season.

The Warriors are a Division III (NAIA) program in Fremont, Nebraska that compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).

Shearer, from Wawanesa, MB, joined the Natives in 2019 and played in 45 regular season games for the Natives and becomes the 6th member of the 2020-21 team to commit to a school.

Shearer had this to say about playing in Neepawa, “During my time with the Natives I have been fortunate enough to spend my time alongside great teammates and a great community in Neepawa. The coaching staff, billets, and community go above and beyond for the players. I will always remember the relationships made with teammates, billets, coworkers and the community of Neepawa. I am very excited to continue my hockey career and begin my education at Midland University with the Warriors.”

The entire organization would like to congratulate Cody, and wish him all the best in Freemont.

Want to own one of these jerseys? With the name change coming we are selling a limited number of game worn home and away jerseys.
$185 plus shipping, unless you can come to the Team Store for pickup. Call 431-351-2274 and get yours today! We also have white jerseys from 2015-2017 season available.

The Neepawa Natives are proud to announce that Thomson Phinney has committed to Chatham University, for the 2021-22 season.

The Cougars are a Division III (NCAA) program in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania that compete in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).

Phinney had this to say about playing in Neepawa, “My time in Neepawa was short, but I really enjoyed it with a great group of guys, and coach Ken helped me bunches! I couldn’t have asked for a better place to play my last year of junior.”

Phinney, Halifax, N.S., joined the Natives in 2020 and played in 5 regular season games for the Natives and becomes the 5th member of the 2020-21 team to commit to a school.

The entire organization would like to congratulate Thomson and wish him all the best in Pittsburgh.

This past year has been challenging and we truly appreciate all of our dedicated volunteers who have worked together to ensure the games on and off the ice go on each night! #ThankYou #NationalVolunteerWeek2021

Today we want to say THANK YOU to all of our outstanding billets.

Thank you for treating all our players like one of your own! #family #lifelongfriends

We ended up raising $22,636 at the auction which we are very happy about. We are so appreciative of the supporting businesses and the bidders. This also means that we are able to present the Neepawa Curling Club with 10% of the auction proceeds at a value of $2,263.60 curling Curling stone

The 2021 Neepawa ag Expo will be televised live Thursday April 1st at 7pm. Tune in to NACTV (MTS) 30 & 1030, (Bell, ExpressVu) 592, (Westman Comm) 117 and also online at nactv.tv.

See poster for items available!