UPEI basketball teams win semifinals; playing for AUS championships Feb. 22 The UPEI Panthers have an opportunity to make it a double-banner day at the 2026 Bell AUS basketball championships.

The UPEI #basketball teams have an opportunity for a double-banner day at the AUS championships on Feb. 22. To check out The Guardian story, please click below:
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#GoPanthersgo #pei

Like 2025 hasn't been bad enough, now the Jays are going to ruin the rest of it.
They helped kill the Expos, you hopeless bandwagon-jumpers! They flat stole the Expos television network, they barred the Expos from the entire market west of the Rideau Canal, then they voted to contract the Expos.

Charlottetown Islanders return to ice after a week off from game action After a well-deserved break from game action, the Charlottetown Islanders return to the ice for two games at Eastlink Centre this weekend.

After a week off from game action, the Charlottetown Islanders return to action with 2 home games this weekend. To check out preview story, please consider clicking below:
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#GoIslesGo #QMJHL #hockey #pei

Will Shields raises game in third season with Charlottetown Islanders Charlottetown forward Will Shields scored two hat tricks in a five-day stretch last week to earn the leagues player-of-the-week award.

The Charlottetown Islanders expected a few players to step up this season. One player is doing just that is Will Shields. To check out our feature story, please consider clicking below:
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#GoIslesGo #QMJHL #hockey

P.E.I.’s Abby Hustler one step closer to PWHL Abby Hustler recently signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Frost of the Professional Women's Hockey League.

Abby Hustler made history as the first #pei player drafted in
@thepwhl.com. Now, Hustler has signed her first pro contract with @pwhlfrost.bsky.social. To check out our feature story, please consider clicking below:
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#PWHL #hockey #pei

P.E.I. pitcher realizes a dream signing with MLB team The 20-year-old pitcher recently signed with the San Diego Padres as an undrafted free agent.

A #pei pitcher has realized a dream of signing with a #MLB team. To check out our feature story, please consider clicking below:
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#baseball #pei

Arsenault, Bounty Hunter author heart-warming story entering Governor’s Plate Kenny Arsenault and Bounty Hunter have made a heartwarming comeback ahead of the 57th Governor’s Plate at Summerside Raceway.

The Governor's Plate is one of the signature #harnessracing events in the Maritimes. One 2025 storyline is a heart-warming story of Bounty Hunter. To check out The Guardian's feature story, please consider clicking below:
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NBSBL: Off-season work paying off for Nick MacPhail Nick MacPhail’s decision to commit to an off-season training program is paying off on the field with the Charlottetown Islanders.

An off-season of hard work in the gym is paying off for a member of the Charlottetown Gaudet's Auto Body Islanders. To check out a feature story please consider clicking below:
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P.E.I. pitcher back on the hill for Charlottetown Islanders after long road back from Tommy John surgery After two years away, P.E.I.'s Tanner MacLean returned from major surgery with a shutout to lead the Islanders to a 3-0 win on July 5.

It's been a long 2 years for a Charlottetown Islanders pitcher, who has had to overcome a serious arm injury but is now back pitching in the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League. For a feature story, please consider clicking link below:
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#baseball #pei #NBSBL

P.E.I.’s Will Murphy describes being drafted by NHL team as a dream come true The Detroit Red Wings provided a moment for Will Murphy every hockey-playing Canadian kid dreams of.

P.E.I.'s Will Murphy describes getting drafted in the
@notnhl.bsky.social by the @detroitredwingsnhl.bsky.social as a dream come true. To check out our story, please consider clicking link below:
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#detroitredwings #redwings #NHL #hockey #pei

P.E.I.’s Noah Dobson says it’s an honour and privilege to play for Montreal Canadiens There is no doubt Montreal can be one of the NHL’s most challenging markets to play in.

P.E.I.'s Noah Dobson calls it an honour and privilege to play for the @canadiens.com . To check out our story, please consider clicking below:
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#montrealcanadiens #canadiens #hockey #pei #NHL

Tyson McInnis brings well-rounded game to Charlottetown Islanders Tyson McInnis brings versatility, a team-first mindset, and passion for the game to the defending NBSBL champion Charlottetown Islanders.

A big part of a successful team is players who quietly contribute. For the Charlottetown Islanders of the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League, Tyson McInnis fits that role. To check out a feature story, please consider clicking below:'
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#baseball #NBSBL #pei

Charlottetown Islanders' Jardine, P.E.I.'s MacDougall win CHL awards Charlottetown Islanders defenceman Max Jardine made franchise history while P.E.I.’s Gardiner MacDougall joined select company on June 13.

P.E.I. connections won Canadian Hockey League awards on June 13. To check out the story, please consider clicking link below:
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#QMJHL #GoIslesGo #GetWild #hockey #pei

Souris athletes of the year reflect on impact of competing in school sports Souris Regional School’s top athletes were honoured for excelling in multiple sports, balancing academics and showing strong team leadership.

The opportunity to compete in #schoolsports is much more than just games for student-athletes at a #pei school. To check out a feature story, including this year's athletes of the year, please consider clicking link below:
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P.E.I.’s Western Capitals looking to restock cupboards Head coach Billy McGuigan says it’s an exciting time for the Capitals as they prepare for the MHL entry draft June 14 in Grand Falls, N.B.

It's draft weekend in the MHL for the Summerside Western Capitals. To check out a preview story, please consider clicking link below:
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#CapsArmy #hockey #pei

MacDougall brothers spark Islanders Logan and Ben MacDougall sparked the Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders to a road win against the Moncton Mets on June 11.

A brother combination led the Charlottetown Islanders
to a road win over the Moncton Mets in the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League. To check out the story, please consider clicking link below:
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#baseball #islanders #pei

Islanders’ first pick models game after Patrice Bergeron Charlottetown Islanders selected Antoine Provencher seventh overall in opening round of Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League entry draft.

The Charlottetown Islanders' 1st pick in the @qmjhl.bsky.social Entry Draft models his game after a Boston Bruins' legend. To check out the story, please consider clicking link below:
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P.E.I. players selected back-to-back in QMJHL entry draft PEI players Jase MacPherson and Drew Murphy were selected in Round 2 of the 2025 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League entry draft.

Two Kensington Wild teammates were selected back-to-back and the only 2 #pei players taken in the @qmjhl.bsky.social Entry Draft on June 7. To check out the story, please click below:
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#QMJHL #hockey #pei

Charlottetown Islander named QMJHL’s humanitarian player of the year Max Jardine didn’t have to look far for inspiration to volunteer with community organizations.

A Charlottetown Islanders D credits his sisters for the inspiration to work with #specialolympics athletes. To check out story on @qmjhl.bsky.social humanitarian of the year, please click below:
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#QMJHL, #hockey, #pei #recognition

Islanders ready for top-10 pick in QMJHL Entry Draft For only the second time in seven years, the Charlottetown Islanders hold a top-10 pick in the QMJHL Entry Draft.

It's a big weekend for the Charlottetown Islanders at the @qmjhl.bsky.social Entry Draft, including a top-10 pick. To check out preview story, please consider clicking below:
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#QMJHL #GoIslesGo #hockey #pei

P.E.I.'s Western Capitals busy on trade front The Summerside Western Capitals have traded for a player head coach and assistant general manager Billy McGuigan describes as versatile.

The Summerside Wester Capitals have been busy on the trade front recently in the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL). To check out a story on the team's recent moves, please consider clicking below:
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#hockey #pei #CapsArmy

Alberton's arm-wrestling family There are different sports families can compete in together.

This was a fun story to write. This week's sports feature in
the Journal Pioneer features an arm-wrestling family from western #pei and their accomplishments. To check out the story, please consider clicking below:
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#armwrestling

TOSH’s winning pedigree shines through Three Oaks Senior High School Axemen, who won their 12th PEISAA Senior AAA Boys Rugby League championship since 2008 on June 3.

The Three Oaks Axemen reclaimed the P.E.I. School Sports Athletic Association (PEISAA) Senior AAA Boys Rugby League championship with a dramatic comeback on June 3. To check out the story, please consider clicking link below:
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#rugby #pei #schoolsports

Charlottetown Rural rugby team caps a perfect 2025 season The Charlottetown Rural Raiders posted a solid victory over the Colonel Gray Colonels to win provincial senior AAA girls’ crown on June 3.

The Charlottetown Rural Raiders capped a perfect 2025 season in the P.E.I. School Athletic Association (PEISAA) Sr. AAA Girls Rugby League. To check out story, please consider clicking below:
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#rugby #peisaa #schoolsports

Islanders’ Stevenson moves up in NBSBL record books The Charlottetown Islanders’ Jordan Stevenson has moved up in the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League record books.

A member of the Charlottetown Islanders made a move in the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League history books on June 1. To check out the story, please click below:
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#baseball #islanders #pei #NBSBL

Big day of rugby in Charlottetown Three CRFC teams host Valley Rugby Union in a May 31 triple header at Co-op Field, with games at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. to open home season.

It's a big day of #rugby in Charlottetown on May 31. To check out story, please consider clicking below:
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P.E.I. women’s softball tournament named after popular umpire The Richard Pettipas Memorial Softball event set for May 30 in Charlottetown from May 30 to June 1.

A women's #softball tournament in #pei this weekend will be about much more than just games. The tourney is honouring the memory of a popular and respected umpire. To check out story, please click below:
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Harness racing flourishing in Summerside The 137th year of harness racing at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway opened with a Victoria Day holiday matinee program on May 19.

These are exciting times for #harnessracing at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway. To check out story, please consider clicking below:
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Baseball Islanders look to stay perfect The Charlottetown Islanders will look to improve on their perfect record in the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League

The Charlottetown Islanders return to action at home in the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League on May 27. To check out preview story, please consider clicking link below:
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#baseball #pei #NBSBL

P.E.I. Sports Hall of Fame honours builders Barb Carmichael, Barb Mullaly and Howard Watts were inducted as builders into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame for their lasting impact on sport.

The P.E.I. Sports Hall of Fame inducted three members in the builder category on May 24. To check out story, please consider clicking below:
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#recognition #HallOfFame #sports #pei