Canada West Men's Soccer Preview
UNBC Timberwolves @ Victoria Vikes
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 715 PM
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 715 PM
UNBC Timberwolves (2-5-2)
4th in Pacific Division Standings
8 Goals For (7th in CW)
18 Goals Against (11th in CW)
Goals Leader: Michael Henman: 4 Goals
Assists Leader: Connor Lewis, Charlie Stewart: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Michael Henman: 4 Points
Saves Leader: Daniel Zadravec: 59 Saves
Player to Watch: Koss Nystedt, D
After missing the first two games of the season, Koss Nystedt has been a mainstay in the Timberwolves lineup, playing every minute of every game. The first-year defender possesses a big, athletic frame, and a growing understanding of the game that has him poised to be an impact player in the conference for years to come. In a UNBC lineup that utilizes rookies more than any other program in Canada West, Nystedt has been a standout and will need to be strong against his hometown Vikes.
Victoria Vikes (5-1-2)
2nd in Pacific Division Standings
13 Goals For (4th in CW)
7 Goals Against (5th in CW)
Goals Leader: Javier Sagaste, Aiden Grew, Matthew Pearse: 3 Goals
Assists Leader: Javier Sagaste, Jordan McKinty: 3 Assists
Points Leader: Javier Sagaste: 6 Points
Saves Leader: Callum Weir: 32 Saves
Javier Sagaste, M
If there is a player in the Vikes dressing room that may understand what the Timberwolves are trying to do on the pitch, it's Javier Sagaste. A member of the Victoria Highlanders program that won the League1 BC championship this summer, the Victoria product played for UNBC coach Steve Simonson, and alongside many of the TWolves. Leading the Vikes in goals, assists, and points, the fourth-year midfielder is quick and crafty, and will command plenty of attention from defenders wearing green and gold.
Milestones
- Daniel Zadravec broke Tyrone Venhola's program record for most Canada West wins last week vs Alberta
- Michael Henman needs one goal to reach 30 for his Canada West career
- Michael Henman needs five points to reach 40 for his Canada West career
- Daniel Zadravec played the 40 game of his Canada West career last week vs Alberta
- Julian Daduica played the 30th game of his Canada West career last week vs Lethbridge
- Gregor Smith needs two games played to reach 40 for his Canada West career
- Maarten Grombein needs two games played to reach 20 for his Canada West career
- Charlie Stewart needs three games played to reach 20 for his Canada West career
