Storm’s McFarlane commits to UPEI

The UPEI Panthers men’s hockey program has announced the commitment of Guelph Storm alumni Ben McFarlane for the upcoming 2023-24 AUS season. McFarlane joins the Panthers following four seasons with the Storm.

In order to surpass expectations and reach the pinnacle of sports, everyone needs to be on the same page and embrace the roles they’re given. That’s a lesson McFarlane will never forget from his time with the Guelph Storm, where he won an OHL championship in 2019.

McFarlane was a rookie then and didn’t see much of ice time, but the knowledge gained from that experience is something the newest Panther will bring to UPEI.

“My biggest skill would be my skating and playing a 200-foot game, as well as my competitiveness and physical play,” said McFarlane, who will be studying sociology at UPEI. “I believe in hard work, and I know Forbes likes that too. So I’m going to stand out by showing how hard I can work.”

McFarlane played in 201 games over four years with the Storm, tallying 29 goals and 36 assists.

“Ben is highly competitive and has a strong engine. He is very hard to play against and gets in on the forecheck,” said UPEI head coach Forbes MacPherson. “We are looking for this forward group to bring energy and enthusiasm. We will have a lot of new faces, and there will be a lot to learn, but we’re excited about this group.”

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