Erin Cabaday and Cole Larkin named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Charlottetown, PEI (March 3, 2026)—Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 23–March 1 are Erin Cabaday (women's hockey) and Cole Larkin (men's hockey).

 

Cabaday is a third-year business student from Oakville, Ontario. Facing the top team in the conference is no small task, but she has answered the call. Through three semifinal games against St. Francis Xavier University, she owns a 2.49 goals against average and .918 save percentage, battling in the crease and keeping the Panthers within striking distance.

 

"Erin has been the backbone of our team on this playoff run. She's giving us a chance to win every night with her consistent play and quiet confidence," said Sean Fisher, UPEI Women's Hockey Panthers head coach.

 

Larkin is a third-year business student from Mermaid, PEI. Against a University of New Brunswick squad that has proven difficult to crack, Larkin has been a steady presence on the back end. The veteran defenceman has provided leadership in tough minutes and broke through with a goal in Game 2 of a best-of-five seminal series on February 28.

 

"Cole has been tremendous for us all season. He's a guy we've leaned on to handle a heavy workload, and this weekend was no different. He brings a calming, stabilizing presence to our back end," said Forbes MacPherson, UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers head coach.

 

Go Panthers Go!

 

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