UPEI Athletics and Recreation announces Subway Athletes of the Week—September 7–13

The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for the week of September 7–13 are Danielle Younker, Women’s Soccer, and Brett Strba, Men’s Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes 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: Danielle Younker, Women’s Soccer; and Brett Strba, Men’s Soccer

What: UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week

When: Week of September 7–13

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

Why:  Younker, a first-year Bachelor of Science student from Charlottetown, PEI, had a great debut weekend for the Panthers. During the Panthers 3-0 loss and 2-2 tie, Younker immediately stepped up against the defending AUS champions Seahawks with an excellent display of determination and composure on the ball while also scoring a goal against one of the best defences in the league. Danielle epitomized the Panther spirit throughout both games in her individual and team play.

Strba, a first-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia, recorded a shutout in his first game as a Panther. Strba started both games for the Panthers during the weekend split against the MUN Seahawks. The Panthers took the Saturday game 1-0 while the Seahawks won 2-0 on Sunday.

About UPEI Athletics and Recreation
• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place and UPEI Turf
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas