Kaiya Maracle and Bobby Orr named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for November 4–10, 2024, are Kaiya Maracle (women’s hockey) and Bobby Orr (men’s hockey).

Maracle, an arts student from Toronto, Ontario, had a great week helping the Panthers grab a pair of wins. In the team’s 4-2 win over Mount Allison University on November 6, the fourth-year forward scored twice. Maracle then added a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win over the St. Thomas University Tommies on November 10 and finished with a plus-minus of +5 for the week.

“Kaiya’s skating, playmaking, and ability to finish at the net was on full display in both games,” said head coach Sean Fisher. “She has had a great start to the year and is really starting to find her groove in our program.”

Orr, a business student from Beaconsfield, Quebec, was pivotal in the Panthers’ two wins this past weekend. The freshman notched a goal and two assists in a 6-3 win against the Dalhousie University Tigers on November 8. The following night, he chipped in with two assists in a 4-3 win over the St. Francis Xavier University X-Men.

“Bobby had a good weekend, and he is adjusting to the league quickly,” said head coach Forbes MacPherson. “He is a big part of the future of our program, and we believe he will be an impact player for years to come.”

Go Panthers Go!