Kaiya Maracle and Jack Roberts 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 September 30–October 6, 2024, are Kaiya Maracle (women’s hockey) and Jack Roberts (men’s cross country).

October 8, 2024

Charlottetown, PEI (October 7, 2024)—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 September 30–October 6, 2024, are Kaiya Maracle (women's hockey) and Jack Roberts (men's cross country).

Maracle, a fourth-year arts student-athlete from Toronto, Ontario, netted two goals and added an assist in a 6-1 win over the Mount Allison University Mounties in Sackville, New Brunswick, on October 5.

"Kaiya was critical to our success last weekend," said head coach Sean Fisher. "She was skating and checking well, did a great job in the kill, chipped in with some timely goals, and brought energy to the bench. I'm very happy she is being recognized for her efforts."

Roberts, a fourth-year arts student-athlete and Charlottetown native, was UPEI's top runner and 14th overall with a time of 27:56 at the Moncton Invitational hosted by the Université de Moncton on October 5.

"Jack continues to lead the team this season with strong performances," said head coach Mike Peterson. "He's training very hard with the intention of peaking at the AUS Championships. The staff is very proud of his hard work."

Go Panthers Go!

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UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca