Volleyball
Hyndman attending Holland College next year
The Holland Hurricanes’ women’s volleyball team has added a Prince Edward Islander for next season.
The Holland Hurricanes’ women’s volleyball team has bolstered its lineup for the 201819 season with the addition of a Prince Edward Islander – Abby Hyndman.
The versatile power player currently is a member of the Red Rock under-17 team. She also completed her final season as captain of the Colonel Gray High School team in the fall, helping the Colonels to a second-place finish in the P.E.I. School Athletic Association Senior AAA Girls Volleyball League after taking home the provincial titles in her previous two seasons. Hyndman, who is five-foot-10 and from Charlottetown, decided the graphic design program at Holland College was the right choice for her.
“I feel Holland College is a good fit for my athletic and academic goals,” said Hyndman. “I am looking forward to the skills I will learn in my program, and how I can apply them to future career options.
“Volleyball was also a major factor in my decision to enroll at Holland College. The Hurricanes have been a consistently strong volleyball team, and with a good group of studentathletes, excellent coaches and the opportunity to become a better player at the next level, I decided it was the right place for me.”
The scouting report on Hyndman, notes a media release issued by Holland College, is that she is a strong offensive player with natural power. She is praised for her blocking and hitting over and around blocks, and she is able to see the court and play smart as well as aggressive. She also has a strong service game that can throw off her opponents.
“We are very excited to add local talent to our roster with Abby,” shared Hurricanes head coach Lori-Beth Dwyer. “She is a strong and versatile offensive player, who will add height and flexibility to our lineup. She has a positive attitude, is hard working and I believe she will achieve great things while at Holland College.” Hyndman is no stranger to representing her province. She was a member of Team P.E.I. for three seasons, followed by time with the Canada Games team in 2017.
She was a finalist for the Volleyball P.E.I. player of the year award in 2017 and 2018, and a high-school all-star in 2015, 2016 and 2017, including being named the MVP in 2016. She was also the Volleyball P.E.I. under-16 player of the year in 2016.
“We are very excited to add local talent to our roster with Abby. She is a strong and versatile offensive player, who will add height and flexibility to our lineup. She has a positive attitude, is hard working and I believe she will achieve great things while at Holland College.” Hurricanes head coach Lori-Beth Dwyer
The Hurricanes are looking to rebound after a disappointing end to their season last year. A regular-season record of 18-3 positioned the ‘Canes as the second seed entering the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association championship. Their quest for a conference banner was cut short when they were upset in the quarter-finals in front of a raucous crowd by the hosts in five sets.