Emily Duffy and Kyle Maksimovich named both Subway UPEI Panther and AUS Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 17–23 are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Kyle Maksimovich (men’s hockey). Both athletes were also named Subway Atlantic University Sport women’s and men’s Athletes of the Week.

Duffy, a third-year prop and kinesiology student from St. John, New Brunswick, scored both tries in a hard-fought semi-final win against the St. Francis Xavier X-Women on October 20 to propel them to the AUS Final.

“Emily had yet another strong performance,” said head coach James Voye. “She used her size and speed to power herself to scoring the two biggest tries of the team's season.”

UPEI men’s hockey forward, Kyle Maksimovich of Hamilton, Ontario, put together his best weekend of the season, recording six points over two games. The third-year science student netted a hat trick and an assist in Friday’s 9-1 win over the Saint Mary's Huskies. He followed that up with two more helpers in Saturday's 5-3 victory over Acadia.

“Kyle had a great weekend. He carries a lot of responsibility on our team, and the group looks to him in many situations. He’s been working very hard, so it was nice to see him get rewarded for it,” said head coach Forbes MacPherson.

Go Panthers Go!