Former UMaine Field Hockey Player to Compete in Olympic Qualifying Tournament

University of Maine graduate and former field hockey standout Holly Stewart will compete at the 2015 Pan American Games, a qualifying tournament for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Stewart of North Vancouver, British Columbia was one of 16 women selected to the Canadian field hockey team that will compete in the Toronto  tournament from July 10–26.

The winner of the Pan American Games will earn a spot at next year’s summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Stewart wrapped up her UMaine career this past fall. Earlier in June, she was named the 2015 America East Woman of the Year.