Gillard Nets Game Winner

Deer Lake’s Jolena Gillard picked up an assist and the winning goal helping the University of PEI Panthers to a 4-3 over win over St.FX.

Gillard has been making waves with her performance so far this year, racking up 7 points in just 6 games this season (3G/4A). In the win over St.FX, Gillard was the game star as she scored the game winner after battling back from a 3-1 deficit. Gillard also added an assist in the win.

UPEI coaching staff have indicated that Gillard has a work ethic that does not stop. The 5’9″ forward battles for the puck and always plays to win.

Gillard, a former scoring champion in provincial AAA female midge hockey has showed why she is an asset to the UPEI squad. She continues to improve and her work ethic has been contagious on the ice and in the dressing room.