UPEI Mourns Former Hockey Panther

A former member of the UPEI Panthers men's hockey team, Vince "Vinnie" Scott, 23, died as result of a motor vehicle accident Wednesday morning outside St. Catherines, Ontario.

A native of Mississauga, Scott most recently had played with Brock University after playing two seasons, 2007 and 2008, with UPEI and four seasons with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League.

In 2008, Scott was recipient of the Grant Thornton LLP 'Harry MacLauchlan' Scholarship, awarded to a student entering second, third, or fourth year playing on a UPEI varsity hockey team and who maintained good academic standing in the previous year. The recipient is chosen by fellow players and coaches.

Scott was named an Academic All-Canadian for both years he played with the Panthers and received the Most Dedicated & Leadership Award through the Panther Hockey Excellence Awards program.

UPEI and the Department of Athletics extend its sincere condolences to the Scott family.