Canada West Women's Soccer Preview
UNBC Timberwolves @ Victoria Vikes
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 5 PM 

UNBC Timberwolves (0-7-1)
8^th in Pacific Division Standings
2 Goals For (16^th in CW)
25 Goals Against (16^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Claire Turner, Kambria Mellum: 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Points
Returning Saves Leader: Brityn Hinsche: 68 Saves

Player to Watch: Celeste Kirkness, M
Every game, Celeste Kirkness gets better and more effective on the pitch. Pacy and spirited, the Chilliwack midfielder was tremendous last weekend against Alberta and MacEwan, grinding on the defensive end and looking to spearhead attacks at the other end. The second-year is truly competitive and will be looking to motivate the TWolves against a talented group of Vikes midfielders.

Victoria Vikes (4-3-2)
5^th in Prairie Division Standings
21 Goals For (4^th in CW)
11 Goals Against (7^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Emma Skalik: 6 Goals
Assists Leader: Ruby Nicholas: 7 Assists
Points Leader: Ruby Nicholas: 11 Points
Saves Leader: Kayley Lidstone: 42 Saves

Player to Watch: Ruby Nicholas, F
A product of Quesnel, Ruby Nicholas is no stranger to the UNBC program. The talented forward grew up training in the Junior Timberwolves program, learning directly from TWolves head coach Neil Sedgwick and assistant coach Joanne Bray. The north's loss has been Victoria's gain, as Nicholas's 11 points is good for second in the entire Canada West conference.  

UNBC Timberwolves @ Mount Royal Cougars
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 12 PM PT

UNBC Timberwolves (0-7-1)
8^th in Pacific Division Standings
2 Goals For (16^th in CW)
25 Goals Against (16^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Claire Turner, Kambria Mellum: 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Kalista Kirkness: 2 Points
Returning Saves Leader: Brityn Hinsche: 68 Saves

Player to Watch: Brityn Hinsche, G
Big Save Brit has been a true bright spot for UNBC this season, as the young Timberwolves look to get better every game. The Williams Lake product is in her first season as the program's starting goalkeeper, and has responded with some memorable performances against strong sides.

MRU Cougars (2-3-3)
7^th in Pacific Division Standings
10 Goals For (2^nd in CW)
14 Goals Against (9^th in CW)
Goals Leader: Tamara Djurisic: 5 Goals
Assists Leader: Tamara Djurisic: 2 Assists
Points Leader: Tamara Djurisic: 7 Points
Saves Leader: Torrance Langdon: 31 Saves

Player to Watch: Tamara Djurisic, M
With goals in each of the past three games, Djurisic has been a tremendous addition to the MRU lineup. A first-year from Edmonton, the five-foot-five midfielder is pacing the Cougars in goals, assists, shots, and points, establishing her as the fulcrum of Tino Fusco's program's offensive attack. The Timberwolves will need to keep a keen eye on the rookie, if they want to slow the Mount Royal offensive output.

Milestones
- Sidney Elliott played her 20^th career Canada West game last week vs Alberta
- Claire Turner needs one point to tie Madison Emmond for sixth in career points in UNBC's Canada West history
- Sidney Elliott needs one game to reach 20 for her Canada West career
- Camryn Cline needs one game played to reach 20 for her Canada West career
- Celeste Kirkness needs two games played to reach 20 for her Canada West career
- Sarah Lepine needs four games played to reach 20 for her Canada West career
- Brityn Hinsche needs 3 saves to reach 100 stops for her Canada West career