Hockey PEI Player of the Year joins UPEI Panthers
The UPEI Women's Hockey program confirms that Hockey PEI's ‘Player of the Year,' Laura Bradley, will be lacing up her skates with the Panthers this September. Bradley recently graduated from Morell Regional High School and will study in the health field.
The daughter of Adrian and Rinnie Bradley of St. Teresa, Bradley started playing hockey at the age of six and, over the years, has played on both male and female teams.
Under the coaching of Craig Jenkins and Jill MacPhee this past season, Bradley further developed her offensive skills, enabling her to finish second in scoring in her final year of Midget hockey. Laura was chosen captain of the Kings County Kings and credits her teammates for having the determination and work ethic required to win the Island Midget AA League title, and go undefeated at the Atlantic Midget AA Championship.
During the Atlantics, Laura tied for the honour of top scorer, and was named tournament MVP. The win at the Atlantics earned the Kings a berth at the Nationals in St. Albert, Alberta. At this tournament, she earned three 'game star' awards and scored two goals. Her confident, defensive style, along with her play-to-win attitude, has contributed to her success.
Bradley looks forward to playing with the UPEI Women's Panther Hockey team this year, and can't wait to hit the ice, saying, 'I hope my hard work will pay off, that I will earn ice time, and make a difference for the team.'
Panthers coach, Bruce Donaldson, is very pleased that Laura has made the decision to attend, and play for UPEI. He adds, 'I watched Laura lead the Kings County Midget AA program all year, winning the Island Provincials, Atlantics, and competing well at the Esso Nationals out in Alberta. Laura has learned so much this past year and has used this as her motivation to demonstrate the amount of potential that she possesses. The coaching staff sees Laura as a big addition to the program.'
The UPEI Women's Hockey team opens its season at home on October 29 when they host Université de Moncton at 3:00 pm.
