The Matchup

Saturday, August 27th - 1 PM – Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
Sunday, August 28th – 3 PM – UBC Okanagan, Kelowna

 
UBC will kick off its 2016-17 season with a pair of games in BC's Interior against Canada West rivals Thompson Rivers and UBC Okanagan. UBC dominated the two games played against each of the teams last season, outscoring TRU 5-0 and UBCO 8-1.
 

Last Action

 
UBC gutted out a tough 1-0 win over Seattle Pacific at Thunderbird Stadium.


 
Thompson Rivers lost 2-1 to the Saskatchewan Huskies on Sunday.
 
UBC Okanagan beat a Kelowna club side 3-1 on Sunday.
 

By the Numbers

 
36-5 – UBC's scoring margin against Canada West opposition last year when the dominant T-Birds didn't trail in a game all season.
 
26 – the number of goals T-Bird players who have recently graduated from the team and UBC scored last year. The Thunderbirds will need to develop some new sources of offense to replicate last year's results.
 

Player To Watch

Bryan Fong - UBC - (#19, D) - once a first year player on an veteran team, Fong now finds himself the captain and elder statesman on a side that has almost completely turned its roster over. 


 

Coach's Take

 
"In terms of what we will see from the two Interior sides, I expect them to be well organized teams as both coaches are quality, experienced coaches and I know they will have their teams ready to go against us," said UBC Head Coach Mike Mosher. "There are no easy games in Canada West and with the successes we have had over the years, we are well aware there is always a target on our back."