MSOC: Timberwolves at Vikes Preview

Men's Soccer
September 7, 2017

September 8th & 9th, 2017
Canada West Men’s Soccer Preview
UNBC @ UVIC

UNBC Timberwolves (1-0-3)
2nd in Pacific Division Standings
5 Goals For
4 Goals Against
Goals Leader : Gordon Hall, Stu Rowlands, Cody Gysbers, Brett Bobier, Owen Stewart : 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Dan Goodey, Tofa Fakunle: 2 Assists
Points Leader : Dan Goodey, Tofa Fakunle : 2 Points
Saves Leader : Ty Venhola : 18 Saves

Player to Watch:
Francesco Bartolillo, M
Poised to breakout offensively, Bartollilo is yet to register a point through three matches this season. Last year, he shared the Timberwolves’ team lead in goals and points with five and nine, respectively. The 4th year from Calgary is crucial to the UNBC possession game.


Victoria Vikes (0-3-1)
7th in Pacific Division Standings
3 Goals For
11 Goals Against
Goals Leader : Koch, Bhandal, Pineda Graham : 1 Goal
Assists Leader: Hill, Koch, Whibley : 1 Assist
Points Leader : Isaac Koch : 2 Points
Saves Leader : Branyik-Gill : 9 Saves

Player to Watch:
Isaac Koch, M
The Vikes have had difficulty scoring this season, so Koch will need to be a catalyst to turn that around. Last year’s leading scorer with six goals, he is pacing them in points this season with two in four matches.


Quotes:
UNBC’s Aidan Way

On the Timberwolves’ good start to the season…
“We have been really good defensively, but we would like to start scoring more goals. But, overall, I think the team has been playing really well and everyone has been playing their roles.”

On keys to the games vs. Victoria…
“They have a couple pacey wingers who we will definitely be keeping our eyes on, as well as some strong centrebacks. But we are going to try to play our game. We will look for their strengths, try to cut them out, but we are going to try to do what we do best.”

On the mood of the TWolves through four games…
“Everyone is working really hard and enjoying playing. The better you play, the happier you are, which is fantastic with how we have been playing as of late.”

On the goals for UNBC on the weekend…
“We are trying to be the best team we can be, but also looking to go get those six points and keep on moving forward as a team.”