UPEI announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, February 4–10
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Bailey Smith and Sam Aulie, the UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 4 to 10!
Bailey Smith is a third-year nursing student from Mount Stewart, PEI and a sprinter on the UPEI Track and Field team. Smith set a new personal best in the 60-meter dash at the Saint Mary’s University Open Indoor Track and Field Meet over the weekend with a time of 7.48 seconds. Smith automatically qualifies for the U SPORTS championship meet.
“Bailey had a great race, and she put herself in a strong position for the U SPORTS Championships in March,” said coach Colin MacAdam. “7.48 seconds is the second-fastest time in U SPORTS this year and one of the fastest ever in the AU—a fantastic run!”
Sam Aulie is a fourth-year business student from Lumsden, Saskatchewan and a forward on the UPEI Men’s Hockey team. Aulie picked up a goal and an assist in each of the Panthers final two games of the season, as UPEI defeated Dalhousie University and St. Francis Xavier University.
“Sam had a great weekend, leading our team with a goal and an assist in each game,” said coach Forbes MacPherson. “We needed to capture all four points in order to secure home-ice advantage in the first round of play-offs. Sam’s efforts were a big part in that success.”
Panthers at Home
Both UPEI hockey teams are in the playoffs!
UPEI Women’s Hockey kicks off the first round of the playoffs on the road tonight against the University of New Brunswick. Game two is Sunday in MacLauchlan Arena at 2:00 pm. Game three, if necessary, is Tuesday in Fredericton.
The men play game one of their best-of-three series against Université de Moncton tonight at 7:00 pm in MacLauchlan Arena. Game two is Saturday in Moncton. Game three, if needed, is back on home ice Monday, February 17 at 7:00 pm.
UPEI Men’s and Women’s Hockey playoff tickets are available for purchase at the Eastlink Centre Box Office, by calling (902) 629-6625 or Online at www.eastlinkcentrepei.com.
UPEI’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams play Acadia University at the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Friday and Saturday night for their final regular season games at home. The women play at 6:00 pm and the men tip off at 8:00 pm both nights.
Go Panthers Go!
