Athletes of the Week—November 24–30

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of November 24-30 are Samantha Sweet, Women's Hockey; and Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Samantha Sweet, Women's Hockey; and Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of November 24-30

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

Why: Sweet, a fourth-year science student from O'Leary, PEI, scored the Women's Hockey team's first hat trick in four years. The scoring feat occurred during the team's 4-2 win over SMU on Saturday afternoon. Sweet also had a strong performance during the Panthers' 1-0 overtime loss to StFX on Friday evening. Sweet was also selected as the AUS Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending November 30.

Parks, a fourth-year arts student from Eganville, Ontario, enjoyed a strong return in nets from the injured list. Parks started in both Men's Hockey games last week, defeating UdeM 3-2, and STU 5-1, while only surrendering three goals.

For information:
Ron Annear
UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Samantha Sweet, Women's Hockey