Offensive weapon
Panthers add scorer from B.C.
Nathan Chow has come across the country to play soccer.
The 18-year-old Campbell River, B.C., native has been practising with the UPEI Panthers since training camp began earlier this month. He plays his first home game today as part of the Mulligan Cup pre-season tournament.
“I am very excited to join the UPEI Panthers team in the upcoming season and am looking forward to the start of a very successful year,” said Chow.
He is listed as a striker, winger and attacking midfielder, showcasing his versatility.
“Nathan is a creative attacking player that will create chances for others and score goals himself,” said head coach Lewis Page. “We are excited to have him join the panther family.”
Chow has played for and been captain of the Upper Island Riptide in the Vancouver Island Premier League for the last five years. Under Chow’s leadership, the team won the league three of the last five years and qualified this summer to play in the provincial championship.
Chow was selected to represent and captain the Vancouver Island team at the 2016 B.C. Summer Games. He also won a provincial title as a member of the Vancouver Island Wave out of Victoria. As a member of the Carihi secondary senior boys’ team, he qualified for the high school provincials three consecutive years.
The Panthers play Moncton today at 3 p.m. while the women play at 5:15 p.m. UPEI begins the Atlantic University Sport season Friday, Sept. 6, at St. FX in Antigonish, N.S.