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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1996
Page
8
Richard McCabe notes the sport’s difficulty balancing competitiveness and safety. He cites issues with players' aggression and fans, including a disturbing scene at a Natives game on October 4, where many young spectators were present.
Neepawa Natives stretch winning streak to four games after scoring 19 goals in three victories. Captain Brad Wells hails a consistent, improved performance in their first meeting with the OCN Blizzard, while Troy Stewart shines after joining from the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Souris Sabres shut down Neepawa Tigers for 216 yards and three more big plays in a 29 14 win that closes the Rural Manitoba Football League regular season. Kris Jacobsen scored twice on a 20 yard reception and a 3 yard run, with two other touchdowns on 56 46 and 54 and 20 yard plays. Mark Stevenson added a two point conversion. Tommy Black completed 3 of 6 passes for 28 yards. Kenny Bray led Neepawa with five tackles five assists and two sacks.
Blizzard sits 7-4 through 12 games in their inaugural season, second in the Allard Division as of Oct. 14. Coach Gardiner MacDougall stresses a very young squad with 16 to 18 year olds and plans to develop throughout the year while aiming for strong home play and solid road defense. Player Rob Boleski faced a two week suspension for alleged abuse of a hockey official.
Second place finisher Marie Gamey of Neepawa earned runner-up honors in the under-40 class at the Western Canadian Orienteering Championships held in Smokey Lake Alberta during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Yellowhead Chiefs and Eastman Selects tied 3 3 after overtime on October 13. Chiefs scorers were Ryan Leboutillier Bryan White and Rob Patterson with assists from White Patterson Mark Couvier and Tim Fulton. Chaput brothers led the Selects with Joel Chaput adding two and Joe Chaput one. further assists by Ryan Schmidt Dupre Peters Crumb.
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