The Matchups:
Calgary @ UNBC (Friday, Sep. 13 at 7:30 pm)
MacEwan @ UNBC (Sunday, Sep. 15 at 2:30 pm)
 
Calgary Dinos:
 
Record: 2-1-2 (2nd in Prairie Division)
Goals For: 6 (5th in Canada West)
Goals Against: 2 (3rd in Canada West)
Goals Leader: Gianmarco Pleznik (2)
Assists Leader: Spencer McCallum (2)
Points Leader: Gianmarco Pleznik (3)
Saves Leader: Hany Shafie (19)
 
Player to Watch: James Greco-Taylor
 
After a 2023 campaign that saw him pace the Dinos in goals and assists, James Greco-Taylor is back in the Calgary midfield as they look to continue their ascension in the division standings. The Calgary native is just five-foot-eight, but plays makes quick decisions and has a nose for the net in goal scoring situations. With the Dinos off to a quick start in the 2024 season, the fourth-year midfielder will be crucial to their play at both ends of the pitch this weekend. 
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MacEwan Griffins:
 
Record: 0-3-1 (6^th in Prairie Division)
Goals For: 1 (13th in Canada West)
Goals Against: 8 (10^th in Canada West)
Goals Leader: Chance Carter (1)
Assists Leader: Jamal Ajab (1)
Points Leader: Chance Carter, Jamala Ajab (1)
Saves Leader: Oleksandr Popravka (24)
 
Player to Watch: Oleksandr Popravka
 
17 years after he started his professional career in his native Ukraine, Oleksandr Popravka is a tremendous story of resilience and dedication. The 32-year-old rookie serves as the Griffins' starting goalkeeper, and has been called upon to backstop a young MacEwan side in a competitive Prairie Division. Strong in ball distribution and capable of the big save, the Kyiv product will need to be strong against a hungry TWlves team looking to keep pace in the playoff race.
 
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UNBC Timberwolves


 
Record: 0-4-2 (6th in Pacific Division)
Goals For: 2 (10th in Canada West)
Goals Against: 12 (13^th in Canada West)
Goals Leader: Connor Lewis, Luke Graham (1)
Assists Leader: Hagon Kim, Cole Gunhold (1)
Points Leader: Connor Lewis, Hagon Kim, Luke Graham, Cole Gunhold (1)
Saves Leader: Logan Pierce (38)
 
Player to Watch: Hagon Kim
 
A tantalizing blend of speed, power, and endless energy, Hagon Kim is being leaned on heavily this season as Steve Simonson rolls out the youngest roster in the conference. In just his second year of eligibility, Kim is coming off a summer League1 BC campaign that saw him named Rivers FC's Defensive Player of the Year. The Ilsan, South Korea native can play all over the pitch, and will need to be active at both ends for a TWolves side facing a pair of tough matchups.
 
Milestone Watch: 
 

• Charlie Stewart played his 30^th career Canada West game last weekend vs UBCO
• Isaac Tate played his 20^th career Canada West game last weekend vs UBCO
• James Jordan played his 20^th career Canada West game last weekend vs UBCO
• Hagon Kim is one game shy of 20 for his Canada West career
• Anton Zadonsky is two games shy of 20 for his Canada West career
• Koss Nystedt is two games shy of 20 for his Canada West career
• Colin Stauffer is two games shy of 20 for his Canada West career