MJHL NOTES: Neepawa Titans extend head coach/GM Pearson

The Neepawa Titans have stability behind the bench, as the Manitoba Junior Hockey League franchise announced they were extending the contract of current head coach/general manager Ken Pearson.

Pearson is from Neepawa and jumped straight from playing for his hometown team to assistant coach in 1994/1995.

“Neepawa is a special place, and I’m grateful for the trust the organization and community have placed in me,” Pearson said in a Titans news release.

“We’ve made great strides, and there’s still so much potential here. I’m excited to continue building a program our town can be proud of.”

Most of Pearson’s 30-plus years behind the bench was in Winkler, but he also had stints in Alberta, Saskatchewan and with the Winnipeg South Blues. He returned to Neepawa for the 2019/2020 season, passing the 600 career win mark in 2024.

“Ken has been instrumental in shaping the identity of this organization,” Titans president Jamie Denbow said.

“His commitment to developing our players, strengthening our community connections, and building a competitive culture is exactly what we want the Titans to stand for. We’re thrilled to have him leading us into the future.”

Pearson signed a five-year contract in 2019 when he first joined Neepawa.