Varsity and Clubs
The University of Prince Edward Island is the Home of the Panthers! And "Panther Pride" in our varsity and club student-athletes and their accomplishments runs deep.
To learn more about our gifted UPEI student-athletes and talented coaching staff, and their successes on and off the field, pitch, court, ice, track, and course, please read the stories below.
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News and Updates
The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 2–8 are Chiara Esposito (women’s hockey) and Owen Smith (men’s basketball).
In recognition of their decades of unwavering support, Steve and Marg Connolly will be honoured prior to Saturday’s UPEI men’s basketball game—to say thank you for an impact that has stretched across generations.
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to some special events and a week of competition at home and away.
The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for January 26–February 1 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Josh Currie (men’s hockey).
The UPEI departments of Human Resources and Athletics and Recreation are excited to invite staff and faculty to two Panther Pride events— “Why We Walk” on Thursday, February 5, and “Panther Sport Night and Employee Social” on Friday, February 6, 2026.
UPEI is seeking input from community members and users of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on whether to develop a high-performance strength and conditioning facility for UPEI and PEI athletes.
UPEI Athletics and Recreation and the UPEI Student Union have partnered to support students in need through a campus-wide food and clothing drive during the winter semester.
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for January 19–25 are Grace Lancaster (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).
The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for January 12–18 are Grace Lancaster (women’s basketball) and Brett Bressette (men’s hockey).
