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Meet Our Sponsors for our New Jerseys!

The NAPE Blackhorse Hockey League are thrilled that four members of our League have stepped up to each sponsor a team and provide new jerseys that have been sorely needed. Also a big thank you to Jack Hanlon for working closely with each sponsor to design a logo and color scheme for them. They all look amazing!

Here are the four players who stepped up to provide these jerseys and a brief description of their respection companies. Please keep them in mind if you or someone you know may be able to avail of their services:

Anthony Nippard – Golden Energy Solutions
Golden Energy Solutions provides tailored solar power system design and installation allowing home or cabin owners to save money, produce their own energy, and contribute to a greener environment.

Steve Brewer-Tier 1 Capital

Tier 1 Capital is a heavy civil contracting company that serves NL province wide. We provide services such as: Water & sewer, Heavy equipment rentals, Snow clearing/removal & ice control and a large scale crushing and screening aggregates. Along side its sister company Universal Enviromental Services Inc. we have been serving NL for 50 years. Universal Environmental Services Inc. is also proudly the largest contaminated soil remediation company in Newfoundland & Labrador. Both companies have always been proud sponsors of Sports and Recreation in and around our Community and are very thankful to the Companies that have trusted us in providing for them so we can in turn give back to these such events.

Mike Gehue-Queen’s Battery Engineering Co.

Queen’s Battery Engineering is a locally-owned and operated firm that provides structural engineering services across a wide variety of industries, including residential and light commercial. The firm’s expertise lies within timber, structural steel, and reinforced concrete design, as well as structural rehabilitation and project management. Our work is most prominent within the residential sector, having successfully aided our clients in breathing new life into historic houses in the downtown area.

Brad Suter-Martin’s Fire Safety

For more than 40 years, Martin’s Fire Safety has been protecting people and property across the island of Newfoundland, from Port Aux Basques to Petty Harbour, St. Anthony to St. Lawrence.

We are committed to helping you reduce your exposure to a fire-related loss. Our friendly team of technicians and administrators will respond to your inquiry promptly, while ensuring we deliver the best quality products and service.

​From an extinguisher for your home office to a suppression system for a marine vessel, we are your one-stop shop. Our team is certified by the Provincial Fire Commissioner’s Office and receives regular training in the installation, inspection, and servicing of all types of fire equipment. 


Year End Banquet Scheduled

The Nape Hockey League has confirmed the date for the League banquet this year. The banquet will take place on Saturday, July 20th at the Geraldine Rubia Centre on Shaw Street. We are asking for a minimum $10 donation at the door, to be forwarded on to the Rubia Centre to aid them in the wonderful work they do.

Your team reps will be in touch, as we are hoping to get an indication of how many players are going to be attending.

*New League Champs Crowned*

Congratulations to TaiPan on winning the League Championship on Sunday night with a 6-1 victory over CIS, in a hard fought series that went the distance.

*NEW* Award Presented!

This past Sunday night, A new award was created and donated by our referee,Jesse Wilkins. The award recognizes a player who best represents the spirit and values of our League. It includes,but is not limited to, sportsmanship(on and off the ice), attendance (players who show up most every night), and generally a player who contributes to the League. This could include gathering the pucks after warm ups, or gathering pucks when they go over the glass.

We are very proud to announce that there were 2 winners for this season! Bob Royle and Steve Pearce were chosen by Jesse, as the two players who best demonstrated these qualities this season. Congratulations to both of you !