MSOC: UFV at Timberwolves Preview

Men's Soccer
October 11, 2017

Canada West Men’s Soccer Preview
UFV @ UNBC
October 13th @ 5 PM
October 14th @ 5 PM

UNBC Timberwolves (4-5-5)
5th in Pacific Division Standings
14 Goals For
15 Goals Against
Goals Leader : Stu Rowlands, Cody Gysbers : 3 Goals
Assists Leader : Tofa Fakunle: 4 Assists
Points Leader : Tofa Fakunle : 6 Points
Saves Leader : Ty Venhola : 72 Saves


Player to Watch:
Dan Goodey, D
A veteran of 51 games in a Timberwolves jersey, the fifth-year defender is a steady presence for UNBC. Goodey will be motivated to perform well in the final home weekend of his career, and add to his three assists this season.

UFV Cascades (4-6-2)
7th in Pacific Division Standings
14 Goals For
22 Goals Against
Goals Leader : Brady Weir : 3 Goals
Assists Leader : Brady Weir, Gurmaan Jhaj, Jun Won Choi : 2 Assists
Points Leader : Brady Weir : 5 Points
Saves Leader: David Hicks : 35 Saves


Player to Watch:
Brady Weir, D
A third-year defender, Weir drives the offense for the Cascades. Pacing UFV in goals, assists, and points, he will be crucial in slowing the diverse Timberwolves attack, while also contributing to the Cascades moving up the pitch.

Quotes:
UNBC’s Ty Venhola


On the importance of victories to help the Timberwolves’ playoff hopes…
“It definitely feels like we can influence our spot. Six points is what we’re looking for. I know the guys are focusing, preparing for UFV, and doing the things we can to give us the best chance of winning.”

On this weekend’s matchups with the Cascades…
“I know a few guys on the team, and how they play. They’re always a hard-working team, so we are not going to take them lightly. We know we will have to match their effort and match their intensity, and if we do that, we will have a good chance.”


On the TWolves seniors playing their final home games…
“My parents have come to watch me a lot, so I am really happy they’re going to be there. A lot of guys will have their parents there, as well, so Saturday should be a special night. I don’t think there is any added pressure, and if we play well, we should be able to win both games.”