Varsity and Clubs
The University of Prince Edward Island is the Home of the Panthers! And "Panther Pride" in our varsity and club student-athletes and their accomplishments runs deep.
To learn more about our gifted UPEI student-athletes and talented coaching staff, and their successes on and off the field, pitch, court, ice, track, and course, please read the stories below.
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News and Updates
V-P Administration and Finance Tim Walker emailed members of the campus community on July 6, 2026, to update them on the proposed high-performance training facility at the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.
Head coach Mike Peterson has announced six new additions to the UPEI Panthers' cross country program, adding depth, speed, and serious upside to the trails.
The University of Prince Edward Island extends congratulations to Sarah Forsythe, a standout student-athlete and goaltender with the Panthers women’s hockey program, on being named UPEI’s recipient of the 2026 AUS PepsiCo James Bayer Memorial Scholarship Award.
UPEI’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2025–26 season at the annual UPEI Panther Celebration – Athletic Awards Gala on Friday, March 27, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and the community.
UPEI updates the on- and off-campus community about the recent consultation held regarding the development of a high-performance training facility at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.
UPEI Curling student-athletes Jack MacFadyen and Ella Lenentine earned the PEI Mixed Doubles title at the Summerside Curling Club on February 22, 2026. They will proudly represent PEI at the Curling Canada national championships in Surrey, British Columbia from March 21–27, 2026.
The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 23–March 1 are Erin Cabaday (women’s hockey) and Cole Larkin (men’s hockey).
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to semifinal games and competition at home and on the road.
The University of Prince Edward Island extends heartfelt congratulations to alumnus and former varsity athlete Brett Gallant who captured a gold medal in men’s curling for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 21.
The UPEI Hockey Panthers are looking forward to semifinal games at home and on the road.
