2024-25 UPEI Women's Hockey News

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Panthers fall in heartbreaking regular season finale 3-2 to Tommies
Panthers fall in heartbreaking regular season finale 3-2 to Tommies

It took three minutes on Saturday afternoon for the UPEI Panthers (12-11-3-2) to have their playoff hopes potentially shattered.

Panthers grab valuable point, move into playoff spot after 2-1 overtime loss to X-Women
Panthers grab valuable point, move into playoff spot after 2-1 overtime loss to X-Women

While losing in overtime wasn’t the result the UPEI Panthers (11-10-3-2) wanted, they still gained a valuable point in their push toward the playoffs after a 2-1 overtime loss against the league-leading St. Francis Xavier University X-Women (18-3-1-3) on Friday night at the MacLauchlan Arena.

MacNeil’s last-minute heroics lift Panthers over Aigles Bleues
MacNeil’s last-minute heroics lift Panthers over Aigles Bleues

Orianna MacNeil played the hero Wednesday night, scoring a last-minute goal to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory for the UPEI Panthers over the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleues.

Huskies pull away late, sink Panthers 5-2
Huskies pull away late, sink Panthers 5-2

The UPEI Panthers’ playoff hopes took a hit Sunday afternoon as they fell 5-2 to the Saint Mary’s Huskies in a pivotal matchup that saw their opponent leapfrog them for the final postseason spot.

Panthers push No. 5 UNB to the brink in thrilling 3-2 shootout battle
Panthers push No. 5 UNB to the brink in thrilling 3-2 shootout battle

The UPEI Panthers delivered a gutsy performance against the U SPORTS fifth-ranked UNB Reds Saturday night, taking them to the limit in a thrilling 3-2 shootout loss.

Reds' second-period scoring barrage sinks Panthers 7-3
Reds' second-period scoring barrage sinks Panthers 7-3

A second-period scoring explosion saw the UNB Reds net four goals in under five minutes, turning a tightly contested game into a runaway 7-3 victory over the UPEI Panthers Sunday afternoon.

Tommies bounce back with 4-0 shutout of Panthers
Tommies bounce back with 4-0 shutout of Panthers

The St. Thomas Tommies rebounded from their recent loss over UNB and took the win at home 4-0 over UPEI Panthers.

St. Peter and MacNeil net pair as Panthers overmatch Mounties 6-1
St. Peter and MacNeil net pair as Panthers overmatch Mounties 6-1

The UPEI Panthers unleashed their firepower in a dominant 6-1 win over the Mount Allison Mounties Tuesday night, driven by two-goal outings from Kierra St. Peter and Orianna MacNeil.

Panthers shutout by Tigers 1-0, 38-save effort by Beer
Panthers shutout by Tigers 1-0, 38-save effort by Beer

Despite a 38-shot effort and seven opportunities with an extra attacker, the UPEI Panthers (5-6-2-1) were unable to deny a phenomenal goaltending effort by veteran goaltender Grace Beer, who carried the Dalhousie Tigers (10-3-1-0) to their 10th win of the season at the MacLauchlan Arena in Charlottetown on Saturday afternoon.

X-Women edge Panthers in overtime thriller
X-Women edge Panthers in overtime thriller

Ella VandeSomple’s overtime heroics lifted the St. FX X-Women to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the UPEI Panthers Friday night, capping off a nail-biting showdown defined by stellar goaltending and gritty defence.

Panthers storm back late to sink Tommies 3-1, extend win streak to three
Panthers storm back late to sink Tommies 3-1, extend win streak to three

The UPEI Panthers unleashed a late-game rally, netting three goals in the final 11 minutes to stun the St. Thomas Tommies 3-1 Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to three games.

Panthers rally from early deficit as St. Peter, Maracle lead comeback win over Mounties
Panthers rally from early deficit as St. Peter, Maracle lead comeback win over Mounties

The UPEI Panthers stormed back from an early two-goal deficit to secure a 4-2 win over the Mount Allison Mounties Wednesday night.

Penner's third-period goal leads Panthers to 2-1 win over Aigles Bleues
Penner's third-period goal leads Panthers to 2-1 win over Aigles Bleues

Avery Penner's power-play goal at 2:59 of the third period proved to be the winner as the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers defeated the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleues 2-1 on Saturday evening.

Reds extend winning streak to seven with 3-1 victory over Panthers
Reds extend winning streak to seven with 3-1 victory over Panthers

The UNB REDS picked up their seventh straight win, scoring a 3-1 victory over the visiting UPEI Panthers in Atlantic University Sport women's hockey action on Friday night at UNB's Aitken Centre.

Huskies defeat Panthers 2-1 in thrilling shootout win
Huskies defeat Panthers 2-1 in thrilling shootout win

Saint Mary’s forward Kara MacLean scored the shootout winning goal, lead the Huskies to a 2-1 come-from-behind shootout win over the UPEI Panthers on Saturday night at the Dauphinee Centre in Halifax.

X-Women blank Panthers 2-0
X-Women blank Panthers 2-0

The STFX X-Women snapped a four-game losing streak with a hard fought 2-0 win over the visiting UPEI Panthers in AUS women’s hockey action at the Charles V Keating Centre Friday night.