1987–1988 Panthers to be Honoured at UPEI Homecoming

Twenty years ago the UPEI Panthers had their most outstanding year in sport ever. As part of the 2007 Homecoming celebrations this weekend, the University will recognize all teams, athletes, and friends from 1987–1988 for their contributions to an exceptional season.

“In the 1987–1988 sports season, three Panther teams brought home AUAA titles. Women’s basketball under coach Dave MacNeill, men’s basketball under coach George Morrison, and men’s hockey under coach Vince Mulligan all captured the elusive AUAA title and competed in the CIAU championships,” says Athletics Director Ron Annear. “Although the fall season was not as productive as the winter season, the field hockey, soccer, and volleyball teams all began paths that would lead to future winning seasons.”

Numerous Panther athletes were awarded AUAA All-stars, including Janet Nichols, Ria Bahdursingh, Susan Knickle, and Tracy MacEachern for basketball. MacEachern also received an All-Conference nod for field hockey. Richard Pierre-Gilles was a 1^st-Team AUAA All-Star for soccer. Peter Gordon, Steve Ruiz, and Mark Roberts received AUAA All-Stars for men’s basketball. Greg Gravel, Dave Shellington, Kevin Skilliter, Steve Fulton, and Tony Haliduick were AUAA All-Stars for men’s hockey, and Vince Mulligan was named the AUS Coach of the Year. Fulton was also named to the CIAU All-Canadian Team.

These athletes will be honoured during the Sport Hall of Fame celebration for all 1987-1988 teams, players, and coaches on Friday, September 28, at 7:00 pm, at the W. A. Murphy Student Centre in McMillan Hall. For more information on all UPEI Homecoming events, go to upei.ca/homecoming.