Athletes of the Week—November 3–9
The 69´«Ă˝Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of November 3-9 are Laura Bradley, Women's Hockey; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer. 69´«Ă˝Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. 69´«Ă˝Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.
Who: Laura Bradley, Women's Hockey; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer
What: 69´«Ă˝Panther Athletes of the Week
When: Week of November 3-9
Where: 69´«Ă˝
Why: Bradley, a fourth-year arts student from St. Teresa, PEI, had a strong performance for the Women's Hockey Panthers during their two games last weekend; a 3-0 loss to Mount Allison University, and a 3-2 overtime loss to Saint Mary's University. The mobile defensemen recorded an assist during the SMU game.
Murphy, a fifth-year business student from Charlottetown, PEI, continued his strong season performance for the Men's Soccer Panthers, leading the team offensively to a CIS Bronze Medal. The striker scored two game-winning goals during the Panthers 2-0 quarterfinal win over Saskatchewan, and the Panthers 2-1 bronze medal win over UQAM. Murphy was selected to the 2014 CIS Men's Soccer Championship All-Star Team. He was also awarded this week's AUS Male Athlete of the Week.
For information:
Ron Annear
69´«Ă˝Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca
Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer
