Athletes of the Week—October 6–12
The UPEI Panther Male Athlete of the Week for the week of October 6-12 is Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey. UPEI women's varsity teams did not compete in weekend games. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order 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: Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey
What: UPEI Panther Athlete of the Week
When: Week of October 6-12
Why: Parks, a fourth-year arts student from Eganville, Ontario, had a strong game in goal for the UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers during Saturday's home opener against UNB. The Panthers lost 3-2 in overtime, but Parks gave his team every chance to win the game as he faced 39 shots on goal.
Panther Action this week:
Friday, October 17
5:00 pm (W) Soccer vs. UNB
6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. Bishop's (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)
7:00 pm (W) Hockey vs. StFX (Home Opener)
7:00 pm (M) Hockey @ Acadia
7:15 pm (M) Soccer vs. UNB
8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. Crandall (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)
Saturday, October 18
1:00 pm (W) Field Hockey vs. DAL (Atlantic University Championship)
1:00 pm (W) Soccer @ DAL
2:00 pm (W) Hockey vs. SMU
3:15 pm (M) Soccer @ DAL
6:00 pm (W) Field Hockey vs. Acadia (Atlantic University Championship)
6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. Ottawa (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)
7:00 pm (M) Hockey @ SMU
8:00 pm (W) Rugby @ Acadia
8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. SMU (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)
Sunday, October 19
9:00 am (W) Field Hockey Semi-Final (Atlantic University Championship)
10:15 am (W) Field Hockey Semi-Final (Atlantic University Championship)
1:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. CBU (Mickey Place Memorial Tournament)
2:30 pm (W) Field Hockey Championship (Atlantic University Championship)
3:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. Holland College (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)
Go Panthers Go!
For information:
Ron Annear
UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca