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Athletes of the Week—November 24–30

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The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of November 24-30 are Samantha Sweet, Women's Hockey; and Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ 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: Samantha Sweet, Women's Hockey; and Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey

What: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of November 24-30

Where: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ

Why: Sweet, a fourth-year science student from O'Leary, PEI, scored the Women's Hockey team's first hat trick in four years. The scoring feat occurred during the team's 4-2 win over SMU on Saturday afternoon. Sweet also had a strong performance during the Panthers' 1-0 overtime loss to StFX on Friday evening. Sweet was also selected as the AUS Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending November 30.

Parks, a fourth-year arts student from Eganville, Ontario, enjoyed a strong return in nets from the injured list. Parks started in both Men's Hockey games last week, defeating UdeM 3-2, and STU 5-1, while only surrendering three goals.

For information:
Ron Annear
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Samantha Sweet, Women's HockeySamantha Sweet, Women's Hockey

Contact

Sheila Kerry
Media Relations and Communications Officer
Integrated Communications

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