Island hockey players Cameron and Boyle commit to UPEI

UPEI has added two familiar names to its roster for the upcoming season, says UPEI men's hockey coach Forbes (Forbie) MacPherson.

'Randy Cameron and Matt Boyle, who are well known in hockey circles on the Island, have committed to the UPEI men's hockey program. When our coaching staff began to compile a list of possible recruits for the upcoming season, Matt and Randy were immediately placed at the top of our list. These two players were a priority for us and we are very excited that they have decided to commit to UPEI,' MacPherson said.

Cameron, son of Dave and Miriam Cameron of Clyde River finished last season with the Moncton Wildcats on a high. The 5'11', 190 lb centreman had a career-best 68 points (24-44) and added another 21 points (13-8) in the playoffs helping lead Moncton to the league title over the Saint John Sea Dogs. During his four years with the Wildcats, the 2007 fifth-round draft choice of Detroit (148th overall) scored 197 points (72-125).

'I was talking with a bunch of schools and UPEI came after me really hard,' Cameron said. 'It is nice to be wanted and they wanted me the most of all the schools that talked to me. I got a good feeling from Forbie that the team is heading in the right direction and looks to challenge for a championship.'

'I won a championship with Moncton and it would be great to win another championship at UPEI,' Cameron added. Randy Cameron

'Randy is a top-six forward that will make an immediate impact on our program. He was one of the most sought-after recruits in our conference. Of all of his strengths and qualities as a player, the one intangible that attracted us to Randy, is that he is a winner. Winning is contagious, and we expect Randy to bring that to our program,' MacPherson said.

Matt Boyle, the son of Geoff and Diane Boyle of West Royalty, played last year with the Lewiston Maineiacs of the QMJHL. He also played six play-off games for the Texas Brahmas of the CHL. The 6', 205 lb defenceman spent the three previous years with the Moncton Wildcats, playing with Cameron and UPEI goaltender Jhase Sniderman.Matt Boyle

'I starting talking with Forbie in the winter about coming to play at UPEI and I thought it would be a good move because I wanted to play in front of family on a regular basis,' Boyle said.

'The hockey program at UPEI has made a big jump recently and has become a contender in the AUS, and it looks like it will be a strong contender this year. That made my choice to play at home easier,' Boyle said.

'Matt epitomizes exactly what our coaching staff is looking for in any potential UPEI player. Matt is dedicated, hard working, and intense. He is a complete defenceman, who will be very tough to play against,' MacPherson said. 'Matt has some offensive upside, but will be relied on to be a shut-down guy and compete against other teams' top lines.'

Boyle, who hopes to become an accountant, played against Panther Mike McIssac in minor hockey and in the QMJHL, where he also played against forward Chad Locke and defenceman Dylan Quaile.

For more information:

Forbes MacPherson, Head Coach
UPEI Men's Hockey
University of Prince Edward Island
T (902) 388-0169