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The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation department has released the following ticket information for games 3 and 4 (if necessary) of the AUS Men's Hockey Semi-finals, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï versus UNB, being played at MacLauchlan Arena on Monday, February 25th and Tuesday, February 26th, respectively. Both games begin at 7:00 pm.

The first two games of the best 3-of-5 series are being played at the Aitken Centre in Fredericton where the number one seeded UNB Varsity Reds will host the fifth-seeded Panthers.

Season Seat Ticket Holders
2012/2013 ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Men's Hockey season ticket holders can purchase tickets for their season seats being held for Games 3 and 4* at the CARI Box Office during following times:

Friday, February 22, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 23, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

General Tickets
General tickets go on sale for Games 3 and 4* at the CARI Box Office during the following times:

Sunday, February 24, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Monday, February 25, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

All tickets are $15 each.

* For those purchasing tickets for both games, should a Game 4 not be required, the ticket can either be reimbursed or its value credited towards 2013/2014 season seat tickets.

ºÚÁϳԹÏ's Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months. Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces.

To learn more about the program and to meet with staff, faculty and students from the School of Business, we invite you to attend the following information sessions:

Tuesday, March 5th
Provinces Lounge, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown
Anytime between 4 and 6 pm

Please call (902) 566-6474 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information on ºÚÁϳԹÏ's EMBA Program,

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is saddened to learn of the recent death of the Honourable Eugene Whelan, PC, OC, LLD, PAg. As Minister of Agriculture for Canada (1972-1979 and 1980-1984), Mr. Whelan was instrumental in the establishment of the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University in 1983.

'On behalf of the University community, I extend my deep condolences to Mr. Whelan's family,' says Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï President and Vice-Chancellor. 'We are grateful to Mr. Whelan for his leadership and support in bringing the Atlantic Veterinary College to the ºÚÁϳԹÏ.'

Dr. Don Reynolds, Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College, joined President Abd-El-Aziz in extending his sympathy to the Whelan family.

'Through Mr. Whelan's leadership, dedication and support, veterinary medical education in Atlantic Canada became a reality, and for this we are grateful,' says Dr. Reynolds.

In 2000, the Atlantic Veterinary College established the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award in honour of Mr. Whelan's contributions to the creation of the College. This award is given annually to a person who has played a direct role in the growth of the College and who has supported its vision, reputation and continued success. The Green Hat Award is the greatest honour bestowed by AVC.

Well-known PEI soccer player and all-round athlete David Snowie will be the subject of some good-natured ‘ribbing' at the third annual ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Men's Soccer Dinner and Roast, announced ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Schurman. The event will take place on Friday, March 1 at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel.

Hosted by the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Friends of Men's Soccer-a group representing alumni, members of the soccer community, and PEI soccer supporters-the dinner is a key fundraiser for the team and supports current and future Panthers through athletic awards.

Originally from Summerside, David Snowie played junior hockey with the Summerside Crystals, alongside Schurman, and was named MVP of the Maritime Junior Hockey League in 1972-73.

'Dave has always been a huge supporter of sport whether it be as a player, coach, or builder. ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Friends of Men's Soccer are thrilled to have him as our featured ‘roastee'. We have an excellent lineup of ‘roasters' from his storied sport history that will no doubt entertain the crowd,' said Schurman.

While David Snowie did start out his university soccer career at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï in 1972, under the tutelage of coach Vince Mulligan, he is best known for his success as a dual soccer and hockey varsity team member at Mount Allison University. It was just after good friend Grafton Cole lured him to New Brunswick that the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï soccer team joined the then-AUAA conference, but by then Snowie had committed to Mt. A.

Snowie recalls, 'I was pulling out of the driveway, car all packed when Vince called me at home to let me know ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï was going to play in the league after all. Mom called out the door that Vince was on the phone, but even with the news, I had already made my decision and needed to stick with my commitment.'

At Mount Allison, Snowie earned rookie of the year and athlete of the year honours in soccer and, for two years, wore the 'C' as captain of the team. A senior athlete of the year at Mt. A, he also played varsity hockey for Jack Drover and to this day they remain close friends.

Snowie has been instrumental in organizing many teams with Soccer PEI, including the Red Oak Boys U14 team with Tom Hayward and has coached minor soccer in both Sherwood and Winsloe. He is also one of the assistant coaches with ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Men's Soccer and recently retired from a long career with Parks Canada.

The event, emceed by Lorne Acorn, includes a reception beginning at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:45 pm, and a silent auction throughout the evening. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at the Soccer Stop, PEI Soccer Association, or by contacting the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation department at (902) 566-0432.

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is offering two great opportunities to learn about and apply to the innovative Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) graduate program. All are welcome to attend the following information sessions:

Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Jack Blanchard Family Centre, Room 205 (next to Holy Redeemer Parish)
7 Pond Street, Charlottetown

Thursday, February 28, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Holland College Waterfront Campus, Sunroom/Student Lounge (Main Door)
98 Water Street, Summerside

MAIS is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. The program welcomes students from around the world from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors.

For more information, call (902) 620-5013, email mais@upei.ca or .

Though they fell victim to Mount Allison 2-1 on Friday night, the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Women's Hockey team still has a chance to advance through to the final when they face St. Francis Xavier on Saturday, February 23 at 6:00 pm at the Subway AUS Women's Hockey Championship. All tournament games are at the Tantramar Civic Centre in Sackville, NB but are being broadcast via the web on .

In last night's game against the home team, the Panthers were strong offensively but just couldn't find the mesh due to the stellar performance by Mt. A goalie, Meghan Corley-Byrne, who stopped 42 shots. ºÚÁϳԹÏ's lone goal came from Kiersten Visser, also named player of the game for the Panthers. With a win against St. FX, the AUS defending champions will face either SMU or STU in the final, Sunday, February 24 at 4:00 pm.

On the men's side, the Panthers overcame a game 1 loss against UNB to tie up the best three-of-five series Friday night when they beat the Varsity Reds 4-2 at the Aitken Centre in Fredericton.

Games 3 and 4 of the Subway AUS Men's Hockey Semi-Finals will take place back on Island ice at MacLauchlan Arena. General tickets go on sale at the CARI Box Office on Sunday, February 24, 12:00-5:00 pm, and on Monday, February 25, 12:00-5:00 pm. Tickets are $15 each and are limited to 4 per person.

For Panther fans who don't have tickets but want to experience hockey playoff action and some ‘cowboy' spirit, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation, in partnership with The Wave, has opened the Molson Saloon. Opening at 5:00 pm and accessible via the CARI Complex lobby for those aged 19 and older, the saloon is located on the third court of the gym and will feature the live AUStv webcast of the games on an eight-foot big screen. Admission to the saloon is $5/per person but is free for game ticket holders who want to join in before game-time or during intermissions.

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students will have two opportunities to win free tickets to game 3. Beginning last Friday, full-time ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students who presented a valid student ID at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre front desk had their names entered into a draw for 50 rush tickets. Winning students will be listed on the website on Saturday, February 23 at 5:00 pm. Another 50 tickets will be available during a special promotion at the Molson Saloon on Monday, February 25 from 5:00-6:45 pm.

Panther fans can jump aboard the Panther Express headed to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men's Basketball Championship, March 1-3. The bus will depart from the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Friday, March 1 at 1:00 pm and will return on Sunday, March 3 after the championship game.

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï men's basketball team will tip off against Saint Mary's University at 8:15 pm on Friday in the second quarter-final game of the championship weekend at the Halifax Metro Centre.

Tickets are $65 which includes return bus trip and a floor ticket for ºÚÁϳԹÏ's Friday night game. Fans 16 years old and under must be accompanied by a guardian. To reserve your seat, visit the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre front desk-cash, credit, and debit payments are accepted.

A minimum of 48 fans must be signed up and paid by 4 pm on Wednesday, February 27. If there is not enough interest, a cancellation notice will be posted on gopanthersgo.ca on Wednesday by 5 pm.

For fans travelling to Halifax on their own, ticket packages can also be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at (902) 451-1221 or by visiting . Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï section.

Best of luck to the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï men's basketball Panthers. Go Panthers Go!

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï men's hockey team overcame a game 1 loss against UNB to tie up the best three-of-five series Friday night when they beat the Varsity Reds 4-2 at the Aitken Centre in Fredericton.

Games 3 and 4 of the Subway AUS men's hockey semifinals will take place back on Island ice at the MacLauchlan Arena. Game 3 will take place on Monday, February 25 at 7:00 pm, while Game 4 will take place on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm.

Standing tickets are still available for Monday and Tuesday games-but they're going fast! Contact CARI Box Office for ticket updates.

For Panther fans who don't have tickets but want to experience hockey playoff action and some ‘cowboy' spirit, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation, in partnership with The Wave, has opened the Molson Saloon. Opening at 5:00 pm and accessible via the CARI Complex lobby for those aged 19 and older, the saloon is located on the third court of the gym and will feature the live AUStv webcast of the games on an eight-foot screen. Admission to the saloon is $5/per person but is free for game ticket holders who want to join in before game-time or during intermissions.

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students have a chance to win a ticket to Tuesday night's game as 50 tickets will be available during a special promotion at the Molson Saloon on Monday from 5:00-6:45 pm.

It's not too late to catch AUS hockey action as ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï takes on UNB in Game 4 of the semifinal series. Standing room tickets are still available for the game which begins at 7:00 pm at the MacLauchlan Arena. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the CARI Box Office.

UNB leads the best-of-five series 2-1, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï needs to win tonight's game to stay alive in the series!

For Panther fans who don't have tickets but want to experience hockey playoff action and ‘cowboy' spirit, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation, in partnership with The Wave, has opened the Molson Saloon. Opening at 5:00 pm and accessible via the CARI Complex lobby for those aged 19 and older, the saloon is located on the third court of the gym and will feature the live AUStv webcast of the games on an eight-foot ‘big screen.' Admission to the saloon is $5/per person but is free for game-ticket holders who want to drop in before game time or during intermissions.

Come out and support your ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Panthers. Go Panthers Go!

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men's Basketball Championship March 1-3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6-7:30 pm before ºÚÁϳԹÏ's game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre.

Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where fans, supporters, alumni, and former Panthers can mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink before the game. A door prize and T-shirt giveaway will be provided by the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association.

AUS tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at or (902) 451-1221. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï section.