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About Us Our Values Provide programs and services to our membership to support them operating in an inclusive and respectful manner. Our Mission Our Vision An Island united through sport, where integrity guides competition, collaboration strengthens communities, and every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our Team Board of Directors Sport PEI…
PEI Newsmakers – September 2025
Sept. 6 – Eight PEI hockey players attend NHL Rookie Training Camps. Cam Squires* – New Jersey Devils (assigned to AHL’s Utica Comets) Will Murphy* – Detroit Red Wings (returned to Cape Breton Eagles) Dawson Sharkey* – Dallas Stars (returned to Newfoundland Regiment) Alex Gallant* – Calgary Flames (assigned to AHL’s Calgary Wranglers) Jordan Spence – Ottawa Senators Zack MacEwen – Ottawa…
Senior Islanders Baseball
After claiming a national championship in August, the PEI Gaudet’s Auto Body Senior Islanders went undefeated in the playoffs to secure a third straight NBSBL and qualify for 2026 nationals! The team also picked up nine individual accolades on the season!
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Abby Hustler inspires next generation at She’s Good
Minnesota Frost rookie and PEI’s first-ever PWHL draft pick Abby Hustler joined Sport PEI over the past weekend as the special guest, speaking to a group of 12-15-year-old female athletes at the 13th She’s Good event. Athletes spent the day learning about high-performance sport and goal setting, trying out the new athletic testing equipment in…
Team PEI wins 2025 St. John’s Centennial Cup as most improved
St. John’s, NL – Team Prince Edward Island was named winner of the Centennial Cup at the St. John’s 2025 Canada Game, awarded to the province or territory who improves the most from Games to Games based on their flag points. Chef de Mission Nicolle Derry accepted the award on behalf of Team PEI at the…
PEI Newsmakers – August 2025
August was another action-packed month of PEI sports. With Canada Games dominating many headlines, this month’s Newsmakers will highlight the non-Games achievements and accolades of the month. For a full breakdown of 2025 Canada Games results, please check out our summary of events: Team PEI wins 2025 Centennial Cup as most improved August 1…
Veronica MacLellan
Veronica MacLellan earned two bronze medals (para women’s 400m freestyle and 100m backstroke), becoming the third-ever swimmer to win a medal at the Canada Summer Games and second Team PEI athlete to earn two medals at a Canada Games. Veronica also finished in 4th place finish in the Para Women’s 50m freestyle, and a 5th…
PEI Newsmakers – July 2025
July 5 – Vanessa Keefe finishes fifth in the senior 68kg division at the Grand Prix of Spain wrestling. July 8 – U17 Whitecaps softball earn silver at Quebec Invitational Tournament. July 10 – Abbies Rugby Senior Women’s and U19 Men’s teams earn bronze medals at Atlantic Rugby Championships. July 11 – Brad MacKenzie named head coach of Halifax…
Alex Newson named Team PEI Flag Bearer for 2025 Canada Summer Games
Charlottetown, PE (July 30, 2025) – Team PEI is proud to announce that Alex Newson has been selected as the flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Canada Summer Games, taking place on August 8, 2025, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Alex will lead Team PEI into the Opening Ceremony at the Mary…