History
Neepawa has yet to win a Turnbull Cup as MJHL Champions, but in recent years has been very competitive.
In October 2011, the Neepawa Natives reported a hazing incident to Kim Davis, MJHL Commissioner. After an investigation, Davis confirmed that a 15-year-old player had come forward with allegations of sexual-based rookie hazing in the Natives' locker room. A record $5000 fine and 18 suspensions resulted from the incident. The parent of a one of the hazing victims said her son was forced to walk around the team locker room with a set of water bottles tied to his scrotum. Assistant coach Brad Biggers was allegedly present in the dressing room while the assault occurred. As a result, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have opened an investigation of the incident and the MJHL has hired an independent investigator to look into the incident.
Head Coach and General Manager Bryant Perrier resigned from his post on October 30, 2011. On November 3, 2011, the leadership and players of the team issued an apology to the players involved, the organization, coaching staff, sponsors, fans, and local community for the behaviour of the team, asking for an opportunity to get past the issue. The organization itself also issued an apology to the people effected by this situation.
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