UPEI Subway Athletes of the Week for October 26-November 1

The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 26-November 1 are Jerika Gimpel, Women’s Soccer, and Darcy Ashley, Men’s Hockey.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation selects 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:  Jerika Gimpel, Women’s Soccer; and Darcy Ashley, Men’s Hockey

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of October 26-November 1

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

Why:  Gimpel, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science, Nursing student from Alliston, Ontario, had a strong season for the Panthers. During two tough losses on the weekend, 2-0 versus Mount Allison, and 3-1 versus University of New Brunswick, Gimpel’s speed, skill and intelligent runs helped create a number of scoring opportunities for the Panthers. She also scored a goal against UNB.

Ashley, a second-year Bachelor of Science student from Brooklyn, PEI, took his game to another level this weekend. During the Panthers’ 4-2 loss against Saint Mary’s and 4-1 loss versus Acadia, Ashley scored two goals and played with high intensity and determination.

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