Panther Hockey icon Greg Gravel to be inducted into UPEI Sports Hall of Fame
The University of Prince Edward Island will honour one of the defining figures in its men’s hockey history with the induction of Greg Gravel into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, January 23, at 4:15 pm, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
The business-casual event is part of UPEI Hockey’s annual Alumni Day celebrations. It will include appetizers and a cash bar and is open to the public.
A dominant force throughout the 1980s, Gravel helped shape a championship era for the Panthers and left an enduring mark as one of the program’s most powerful and productive forwards.
The induction will anchor a full day of Alumni Day programming, highlighted by the Green and White Games, on-ice ceremonies, and a marquee matchup between UPEI and Dalhousie University at MacLauchlan Arena later that evening.
“I’m incredibly proud to have been Greg’s teammate during one of the most successful eras in our program’s history,” said Ron Annear, UPEI Varsity Sport Coordinator. “Greg was an elite talent who competed hard every day and pushed everyone around him to rise to the highest standard in pursuit of championships.”
A powerful and highly skilled forward, Gravel burst onto the AUS scene in 1983–84, earning the rare distinction of being named both AUAA Rookie of the Year and league MVP in his debut season after leading the conference with 54 points (20 goals, 34 assists) in just 24 games.
Over four seasons and 91 career games, Gravel was a model of consistency and production, amassing 89 goals and 124 assists for 213 points, all-time totals that rank third in UPEI, ninth in Atlantic University Sport, and 28th in U SPORTS history. He was named an AUAA All-Star three times and a CIAU All-Canadian in 1983–84, cementing his place among the country’s elite.
A driving force behind UPEI’s championship teams in 1984–85 and 1987–88, he embodied the heart and grit of those dominant squads that went a combined 78-18-2 during his tenure. Known for his strength on the puck, a powerful and accurate shot, a relentless work ethic, and unwavering commitment—he was often the last to leave the ice after practice—Gravel was a player who set the competitive standard for all who followed.
Powerful, skilled, and driven to win, Gravel remains one of the greatest to ever don the green and white.
