UBC Okanagan Heat @ UNBC Timberwolves
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 530 PM
UNBC Timberwolves (0-11-1)
8th in Pacific Division Standings
2 Goals For (16th in CW)
40 Goals Against (16th in CW)
Goals Leader: Claire Turner, Kambria Mellum: 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Points
Saves Leader: Brityn Hinsche: 108 Saves
Player to Watch: Brityn Hinsche, G
Coming off a sparkling 15 save performance against UBC, Brityn Hinsche has been tremendous between the pipes for the Timberwolves this season. In her first season as the team's starting goalkeeper, the Williams Lake product has made 108 saves, becoming just the tenth player in conference history to record 100 stops in a Canada West season. The young TWolves have been improving every game, but Hinsche will likely be busy against a Heat team that has elevated itself to one of the premier sides in CW.
UBCO Heat (7-3-2)
3rd in Pacific Division Standings
26 Goals For (3rd in CW)
17 Goals Against (8th in CW)
Goals Leader: Stefanie Young: 13 Goals
Assists Leader: Abigail Taneda: 4 Assists
Points Leader: Stefanie Young: 13 Points
Saves Leader: Talia Gagnon: 45 Saves
Player to Watch: Stefanie Young, F
One of the most dangerous player in the country, Stefanie Young has returned from a knee injury and put all of U SPORTS on notice as, perhaps, the best goal scorer in the country. Her 13 goals is good for first in the conference, and she registered a hat-trick last time the Heat and TWolves clashed in Kelowna. The Timberwolves will need to be aware of the Kelowna product at all times, as she will be hungry to secure the Canada West golden boot.
TRU WolfPack @ UNBC Timberwolves
Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 12 PM
UNBC Timberwolves (0-11-1)
8th in Pacific Division Standings
2 Goals For (16th in CW)
40 Goals Against (16th in CW)
Goals Leader: Claire Turner, Kambria Mellum: 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Points
Saves Leader: Brityn Hinsche: 108 Saves
Player to Watch: Claire Turner, M
Playing her 50th, and final, game in UNBC colours, it has been a tremendous Timberwolves career for Claire Turner. The fifth-year has played all over the park for the TWolves, providing her grit and leadership to her young teammates. Top-ten in UNBC history in games played, goals, and points, the Fort St. John product leaves behind a tremendous legacy on the pitch, and in the classroom where she is a four time U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian.
TRU WolfPack (4-6-2)
7th in Pacific Division Standings
16 Goals For (9th in CW)
23 Goals Against (13th in CW)
Goals Leader: Ainsley Grether: 3 Goals
Assists Leader: Esie Lufo: 5 Assists
Points Leader: Esie Lufo: 6 Points
Saves Leader: Cassandra De Amaral: 24 Saves
Player to Watch: Raiya Rumo, D
One of the most athletic and fleet-footed players in Canada West, Raiya Rumo has risen to the ranks of the best defenders in the conference. The Courtice, Ontario product was on the CW All-Rookie team in 21-22, and should get strong consideration for the All-Star team this year, for her work in elevating TRU to a perennial playoff contender.
Milestones
- Brityn Hinsche recorded the 100th save of the season last week vs UBC. She is the tenth played in conference history to record 100 saves in a single season.
- Sarah Lepine played the 20th game of her Canada West career last week vs UBC
- Claire Turner needs one point to tie Madison Emmond for sixth in career points in UNBC's Canada West history
- Claire Turner needs two games played to reach 50 for her Canada West career
- Kjera Hayman needs two games played to reach 40 for her Canada West career
- Avery Nystedt needs two games played to reach 40 for her Canada West career
- Kalista Kirkness needs two games played to reach 40 for her Canada West career
- Lexy Green needs two games played to reach 20 for her Canada West career
- Brityn Hinsche needs two games played to reach 20 for her Canada West career