Lilly MacVicar and Brett Bressette named UPEI Panther Source for Sports 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 Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 16–22 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Brett Bressette (men’s hockey).

MacVicar is a first-year business student from Charlottetown, PEI. She captured AUS gold in the 300m at the AUS Championships at the Université de Moncton on the weekend with a time of 39.71 seconds. That mark broke the school record and now ranks sixth fastest in AUS history. She was also a key piece of the Panthers’ relay success. The rookie sprinter ran the fastest split of any athlete in the 4x400m, powering UPEI to a fourth-place finish, while the team broke the previous school record by more than 12 seconds. She also contributed to the 4x200m squad that placed fifth.

“Lilly proved once again that she thrives under pressure,” said Damon MacDonald, UPEI Track and Field Panthers head coach. “Carrying herself with the composure of a seasoned veteran well beyond her years, she delivered a true championship performance in the 300m, surging from behind to capture gold and punching her ticket to the U SPORTS Championship.”

Bressett is a second-year arts student from Penetanguishene, Ontario. He was dominant in UPEI’s two-game quarter-final sweep of the Saint Mary’s Huskies on February 18 and 20. In the two wins, the sophomore forward erupted for four goals and an assist, driving the Panthers’ offence when it mattered most.

“Brett had an outstanding series against Saint Mary’s. He was engaged all over the ice and was rewarded offensively. His consistency throughout the series led to some big-time moments for us,” said Forbes MacPherson, UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers head coach.

Go Panthers Go!