Canada West Women's Soccer Preview
UNBC Timberwolves @ Manitoba Bisons
Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4 PM PT

UNBC Timberwolves (0-4-0)
8^th in Pacific Division Standings
2 Goals For (16^th in CW)
18 Goals Against (16^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Claire Turner, Kambria Mellum: 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Claire Turner, Kalista Kirkness: 2 Points
Returning Saves Leader: Brityn Hinsche: 30 Saves

Player to Watch: Brityn Hinsche, G
In her first full season as the starter for UNBC Women's Soccer, a lot has been asked of Brityn Hinsche between the pipes. The second-year from Williams Lake has put forth some tremendously brave performances against strong programs, as the young TWolves in front of her look to grow and develop with every game. Hinsche is known for her unbreakable spirit, and she will need to be solid against a Bisons team that plays fast and aggressive.

Manitoba Bisons (1-5-0)
7^th in Prairie Division Standings
5 Goals For (13^th in CW)
13 Goals Against (13^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Camila Goldsztein: 2 Goals
Assists Leader: Camila Goldsztein, Jessica Tsai: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Camila Goldzstein: 4 Points
Saves Leader: Karina Bagi: 31 Saves

Player to Watch: Jessica Tsai, F
With 33 career Canada West points to her name, Jessica Tsai has been a productive forward in the conference for years, respected for how hard she plays the game. The Winnipeg product has the frame and pace to give defenders trouble, and the Timberwolves backline will need to be aware of the Bisons captain's playmaking if they hope to slow the Manitoba attack.

UNBC Timberwolves @ Winnipeg Wesmen
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5 PM PT

UNBC Timberwolves (0-4-0)
8^th in Pacific Division Standings
2 Goals For (16^th in CW)
18 Goals Against (16^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Claire Turner, Kambria Mellum: 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Claire Turner, Kalista Kirkness: 2 Points
Returning Saves Leader: Brityn Hinsche: 30 Saves

Player to Watch: Claire Turner, F
A fifth-year leader for an inexperienced UNBC side, Turner is as steady as it gets at the forward position. Not possessing blazing speed, the Fort St. John product more than makes up for that with a great soccer IQ and ability to find angles and cracks in opposing formations. After a slow start for the Timberwolves, Turner will be looked to as one of the steadying forces as UNBC heads on the eastern roadtrip.

Winnipeg Wesmen (0-4-2)
8^th in Prairie Division Standings
4 Goals For (15^th in CW)
15 Goals Against (14^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Jazmyn Castro, Sydney Butler, Emma Friesen, Madisyn Furber: 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Brianna Machado: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Jazmyn Castro, Brianna Machado: 2 Points
Saves Leader: Madison Priebe: 70 Saves

Player to Watch: Madison Priebe, G
If there was an award for brave performances in Canada West Women's Soccer, Madison Priebe would be the frontrunner. The second-year goalkeeper has played five games and already racked up 70 saves, turning away scoring opportunity after scoring opportunity and turning heads with her play. The Timberwolves will need to create chances and chaos around the five-foot-eight Winnipeg product, who is sporting a .875 save percentage despite the tremendous volume she has faced.

Milestones

- Claire Turner played her 40^th career Canada West game last week vs TRU
- Avery Nystedt played her 30^th career Canada West game last week vs TRU
- Kalista Kirkness played her 30^th career Canada West game last week vs TRU
- Kjera Hayman played her 30^th career Canada West game last week vs TRU
- Claire Turner needs one point to tie Madison Emmond for sixth in career points in UNBC's Canada West history
- Kalista Kirkness's assist last week vs TRU moved her into 5^th in UNBC program history
- Kambria Mellum needs two games to reach 20 for her Canada West career