Dan McNee

Listowel

Sports Reporter at Metroland Media Group

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Articles

It’s been such a long time…

Apr 11, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee |Listowel Banner |Walkerton Herald-Times

There is an element of déjà vu settling in as I sit down to pen the final instalment of my bi-weekly rambling here in ye olde op/ed section. For those of you who have been around long enough to remember, after a two-year stint at the Listowel Banner from 2007-09, I wrote a goodbye piece… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Listowel marking 150 years with milestone celebrations

Apr 11, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee

LISTOWEL – When German immigrants of the Lutheran faith first began arriving in the Listowel area in the 1850s, they conducted their services of worship without an actual church to house them, or even a minister to guide their prayers. But it was through these initial humble gatherings that the Listowel St. Paul’s Lutheran Church… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Conners in the field for seventh Masters

Apr 11, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – The 88th edition of the Masters Tournament is set to roll at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11-14, and for the seventh time in his career Corey Conners will be in the field in search of the coveted green jacket. The 32-year-old Listowel native and PGA Tour veteran made his… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Cyclones jump out ahead 2-0 in Cherrey Cup Final

Apr 11, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee

STRATFORD – It was standing room only for the first two games of the 2024 Cherrey Cup Final, with the Listowel Cyclones jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the rival Stratford Warriors last weekend. Fifteen hundred fans packed the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Friday, April 5 for Game 1 of the GOJHL… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Drives fall just short in McLean Trophy bid

Mar 28, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee

MEAFORD – The Milverton Four Wheel Drives came within a couple goals of claiming the Hugh McLean Trophy for the Ontario Elite Hockey League’s consolation bracket, but fell just short in Game 7 against the Georgian Bay Applekings. Facing elimination in the series on March 17 at the Perth East Recreation Complex, the Drives picked… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Cyclones take 2-0 lead on Cents in Midwest semis

Mar 28, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee

AYR – The Listowel Cyclones were certainly expecting more opposition during their second-round playoff matchup, and through two games the Ayr Centennials have given the top-seeded junior club all they can handle. Regardless, Listowel still held a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven GOJHL Midwestern Conference semifinal heading into Game 3 on March 26. The… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Cyclones sweep their way into Midwest semifinals

Mar 21, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones’ bid for their third Cherrey Cup in seven years is off to a solid start in the 2024 GOJHL post-season, after the top-seeded club swept the Caledon Bombers out of the first round with four consecutive shutouts. Listowel outscored No. 8 Caledon a flawless 21-0 in the Midwestern Conference quarter-finals,… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Paddyfest 2024 produces big crowds for all events

Mar 21, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee

LISTOWEL – Anyone in attendance at any Paddyfest event over the last couple weeks could quickly come to the conclusion that the Listowel Kin Family’s annual Irish bash continues to be a huge draw for North Perth and the surrounding area. The attendance numbers simply speak for themselves. The main slate of Paddyfest 2024 events… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Walkerton unable to mount comeback in Game 4 of Pollock quarter-finals

Mar 14, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee |Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Playoff junior hockey in Walkerton came to an unceremonious end on March 6, as the Capitals were swept out of the Pollock Division quarter-finals at the hands of the Fergus Whalers with a 5-2 loss in Game 4. Leading the best-of-seven series 3-0 heading into Game 4 of the PJHL’s opening round last… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Beware the Ides of March

Mar 14, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Dan McNee |Listowel Banner |Walkerton Herald-Times

On the early morning of March 15 in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was on top of the world. Quite literally. He had risen to the apex of the Roman Republic that he himself had greatly expanded through several military conquests. He had become exceedingly wealthy from the spoils of war, while using that wealth and… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.