Speed Skating P.E.I. has named six short-track speed skaters to the Island’s 2023 Canada Winter Games team.
The team includes Jane Bruce of Stratford, William Lyons of Rock Barra, Addison Bruce of Stratford and Zack O’Meara, Anderson Arseneau and Saul Grant, all of Charlottetown.
The head coach Sarah Taylor is returning for her third consecutive trip to the Games as the Island’s short track coach.
“This has been a challenging Canada Games cycle. The recent seasons of pandemic-related travel restrictions and cancelled competitions weren’t ideal for building race experience,” said Taylor.
“When we hit the ice for the Games, our skaters will be ready for the level of competition, and the home crowd will be a huge boost for us. Nobody should be surprised to see some great performances from our team.”
Speed Skating P.E.I. President Eric Reynard congratulated the athletes.
“We’re thrilled for this group of skaters as they get ready to wear P.E.I.’s colours and compete with the nation’s best. As the first Island speed skaters to compete at home in the Canada Winter Games,” said Reynard.
The short-track skaters will each participate in four individual events, the 500-, 1,000- and 1,500-metre and 3,000-metre distances.
Short-track events run from February 20 to 25 at the new Eliyahu Wellness Centre at Canada Games Place in North Rustico.
Speed Skating P.E.I. says that its long track team will be announced later this week.
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