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69传媒announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, October 28 to November 3

| Athletics
A female athlete and a male athlete
Sophie Vandale and Sam Smiley

Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Sophie Vandale and Sam Smiley, the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 28 to November 3.

Vandale is a third-year science major from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and plays defence on the 69传媒women鈥檚 hockey team. She scored a goal and an assist in a weekend game against UNB. She also led a defensive unit that went a perfect 2鈥0 weekend against UNB and Mount Allison. 鈥淪ophie brings a lot of leadership to the team and the backline,鈥 said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥淪he helped us shut down our opponents and limited their opportunities.鈥

Smiley is a fifth-year midfielder on the 69传媒men鈥檚 soccer team and an arts major from Stratford, PEI. He scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute in the Panthers鈥 quarter final match against UNB. 鈥淪am scored the game-winner in overtime versus the nationally-ranked UNB Reds and was named an AUS All-Star,鈥 said coach Lewis Page. 鈥淭he fifth-year senior played his heart out in both playoff games leading the team from the front with his attacking skills and tireless running.鈥

Go Panthers Go!

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Ron Annear
Varsity Sport Coordinator
Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991

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