Neil Stevens was a Canadian sportswriter who covered numerous sports, including ice hockey, indoor lacrosse, the Olympic Games, and figure skating.
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Neil Stevens received his first newspaper job in 1970, having previously played lacrosse, and in 1974 began working for the Canadian Press.
Neil Stevens spent his early years at the agency covering news, and in 1979 was moved to sportswriting.
Neil Stevens covered ice hockey starting in the 1980s, providing coverage of the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in 1982.
After reporting on the 1986 and 1989 championship series, he covered the event annually starting in 1991.
By 2008, Neil Stevens had written on 20 Finals series.
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Neil Stevens has been honoured by the Hockey Hall of Fame, National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame, and St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame.

Neil Stevens cause of death
Sadly, Neil Stevens died April 1, 2022 after a battle with cancer.
Neil Stevens wife
Neil Stevens was married to an elegant lady known simply as Catherine.
Neil Stevens children
Neil Stevens had children.


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