The Matchups:
TRU @ UNBC (Friday, Sep. 13 at 5:00 pm)
UBCO @ UNBC (Sunday, Sep. 15 at 12:00 pm)
 
TRU WolfPack:
 
Record: 1-2 (5th in Pacific Division)
Goals For: 5 (6^th in Canada West)
Goals Against: 4 (7th in Canada West)
Goals Leader: Juli La Rotta (2)
Assists Leader: Ainsley Grether, Katie Chun, Hannah Dhillon, Bella Geremia (1)
Points Leader: Juli La Rotta, Ainsley Grether (2)
Saves Leader: Cassandra De Amaral (4)
 
Player to Watch: Raiya Rumo
 
One of the most athletically gifted players in the entire conference, Raiya Rumo presents challenges to attacking players every game. The fourth-year defender is coming off a 2023 season where she was named a Canada West First Team All-Star, and she will be leaned on heavily by coach Mark Pennington to provide a jolt on offense as well as her signature physical defending.
 
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UBC Okanagan Heat:
 
Record: 2-1 (Tied for 3rd in Pacific Division)
Goals For: 4 (9^th in Canada West)
Goals Against: 1 (2nd in Canada West)
Goals Leader: Sydney Kolodziej (2)
Assists Leader: Annika Gross, Maya Letellier, Malala Rabesoa, Abigail Taneda (1)
Points Leader: Sydney Kolodziej (2)
Saves Leader: Talia Gagnon (13)
 
Player to Watch: Abigail Taneda
 
Now in her fourth season with the Heat, West Kelowna's Abigail Taneda is a focal point for UBCO's attack as the program pursues a deep playoff run this year. Among the speediest forwards in the conference, Taneda is coming off a 7-point season in 2022 and an 8-point effort in 2023, with coach Craig Smith hoping she can take another step forward with the absence of graduated striker Stefanie Young.
 
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UNBC Timberwolves


 
Record: 0-2-0 (7^th in Pacific Division)
Goals For: 1 (13^th in Canada West)
Goals Against: 8 (12th in Canada West)
Goals Leader: Claire Turner (1)
Assists Leader: Kjera Hayman (1)
Points Leader: Claire Turner, Kjera Hayman (3)
Saves Leader: Lauren Gubbels (8)
 
Player to Watch: Kjera Hayman
 
With more than 40 games under her belt, Kjera Hayman is a source of experience, knowledge, and work-rate for a young Timberwolves squad in 2024. A beloved teammate, the Penticton product is crucial to coach Neil Sedgwick's approach, and her endless energy is an asset for all 90 minutes. Coming off an assist against the Victoria Vikes, the fourth-year midfielder will need to be strong against the Pack and Heat.
 
Milestone Watch:

• Kambria Mellum played the 30^th game of her Canada West career last week vs Victoria.
• Sidney Elliott is one game shy of 30 for her Canada West career.
• Brityn Hinsche is 43 saves shy of 200 for her Canada West career.
• With her goal against Victoria last week, Claire Turner is now tied with Madison Emmond on the Timberwolves' Canada West career points leaderboard
• Lauren Gubbels, Maresha Manulak, Keeley Read, Alysa Leclerc, and Scarlet Thomas all played their first career university game last weekend