Timberwolves Unleashed

We are back with Episode 12 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" where we meet one of the most important players on the UNBC Timberwolves Women's Soccer team, Anna deWynter. 

deWynter's impact on the program reaches far beyond a box score. Her awareness, relatability, work-ethic, leadership and team-first mindset have all  had a profound impact on many of her current teammates - especially those in years one and two.

In this conversation we'll hit on deWynter's soccer journey that began in her backyard in Kelowna and ultimately led her to UNBC. At UNBC, while growing as a soccer player, she also developed a new passion for triathlon racing where her physical prowess and mental toughness continue to be put to the ultimate test.

All of that and so much more is coming up in Episode 12, enjoy!

After three seasons at UNBC, Evgeny Baukin has already cemented himself as one of the best scorers in UNBC Men's Basketball history. But Geno is nowhere close to satisfied.

After moving to Prince George from Russia to finish off high school, Baukin has been forced to grow up quick both on and off the court. But over the course of some incredible highs and also some inevitable struggles that have accompanied his first few years of University ball, Baukin's love for Prince George and for UNBC has never wavered. 

In Episode 11 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" the UNBC Timberwolves leading scorer from 2024-25 speaks with the perfect mix of confidence and humility about his incredible journey to this point, and how motivated he is to achieve even MORE team and individual success in the years to come.

**Programming Note** 

The next new episode of Timberwolves Unleashed will air on Thursday, April 3.

A lot can change in a year.

Around a year ago, Logan Pierce was wrapping up his first season as a red-shirted Goalkeeper on the UNBC Timberwolves Men's Soccer team. His focus and mindset then was: How do I take the next step to ensure that I'm in uniform in 2024.

But when a pro soccer opportunity for incumbent starter Daniel Zadravec changed the plan in the summer - Logan Pierce was ready.

In many ways, the 2024 season was a rollercoaster for the pride of Campbell River, B.C. But after making the most saves in the country and setting a new single-season saves record for Canada West Men's soccer, Logan Pierce is aware, accountable and humble to the fact that there's still plenty of work to be done both individually and as a team.

In Episode 10 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" Pierce walks us through his soccer and life journey that began in Campbell River, B.C., but would eventually bring him North.

His intensity and talent is matched by his good nature and his passion for this place, and you'll hear all about it right here on Episode 10 with Logan Pierce.

Sarah Kuklisin's time at UNBC is sadly winding down.

But as the Calgary, AB product begins to think about the next chapter of her life, she can hold her head high knowing that she's made an incredible impact on this place and the UNBC Women's Basketball program.

On the court, her basketball journey at UNBC featured memorable games and moments that she'll take with her forever. Unfortunately she also had to deal with injuries that sidelined her for lengthy periods of time, including the entire 2023-2024 Canada West regular season.

But while physically recovering from injury, and while still maintaining grades worthy of Academic All-Canadian honours, Sarah Kuklisin decided to use her 'down time' to start a business. The business is called ITFITS4HER and has the potential to quite literally change the game for female athletes.

ITFITS4HER WEBSITE

In Episode 9 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" Sarah Kuklisin shares her story of basketball and life at UNBC, and how an unfortunate injury in 2023 helped shift her focus to an exciting, important entrepreneurial pursuit.

All of the above, and so much more right here on "Timberwolves Unleashed!"

Kambria Mellum is a natural leader.

When the moment calls for light-hearted fun - she can bring it.

When the moment calls for focus, intensity, and leading by example - she can bring it.

Fresh off her third season in Green and Gold, Kambria Mellum has become a mainstay on the backline for the UNBC Women's Soccer team. She's played in 41 career games and has started ALL OF THEM.

Perhaps surprisingly, Mellum's soccer future hit an uncertain patch as high school was winding down and she was not being aggressively recruited by Canada West schools. But a timely conversation with now teammate Kate Rattee, and a conversation shortly thereafter with UNBC Timberwolves head coach Neil Sedgwick changed all of that.

In Episode 8 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" Kambria Mellum shares her story of:

- Growing up on an orchard in Lake Country, B.C. with her parents and two siblings.

- Learning different forms of soccer leadership from Timberwolf greats like Mara McCleary, Kiana Swift, Paige Payne and Hannah Emmond.

- Playing soccer and living life with passion and authenticity while still not allowing herself to feel comfortable or entitled with any success that she's experienced.

- How UNBC and Prince George have profoundly impacted her and have allowed her to feel like she can be her true self on and off the pitch.

All of the above and so much more can be heard on Episode 8 ft. Kambria Mellum on "Timberwolves Unleashed."

Michael Henman is the most decorated athlete in the history of the UNBC Men's Soccer program.

During the 2022 season Michael shattered numerous program records, and helped vault the UNBC Men's soccer program into unprecedented popularity on a national scale.

But the UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer all-time leading scorer's story is about so much more than just soccer. In the summer of 2019, Michael Henman decided that he wanted his story told. In his mind, if his story could help even just one single person, then it would all be worth it. 

STORY LINK: "What a Journey" - Michael Henman's Life with Mental Illness

Michael Henman has faced anxiety head on, and has achieved incredible victories and debilitating defeat at its hands.

His entire story is the stuff of legend, because all of it happened. Every high... Every low... All of it....

In Episode 7 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" the UNBC Timberwolves Men's Soccer all-time leading scorer shares his story. It's incredible, important and in some cases unbelievable, but again - It happened. All of it.

UNBC Women's Basketball alumna Emily Holmes (2015-2020) is not the type of person who you can easily define. 

Yes, the Prince George product is a basketball player, but her skillset and passions also include the world of insurance, coaching, art, and world travel. Her leadership, versatility and authenticity are obvious from the jump, and have allowed her to thrive in a number of different areas of life, and also allowed her to experience some incredible moments at UNBC both on and off the court.

In Episode 6, Holmes shares her story of:

- Growing up in a basketball household, being coached by her parents, but needing to come to the realization herself that basketball (and not soccer) was something she wanted to stick with and wanted to pursue at the U SPORTS level.

- Spending five seasons on the UNBC Women's basketball team and experiencing some game-changing moments.

- The most memorable game she ever played in - which happened to be a double overtime road playoff game in Lethbridge (2020) where she set career highs in points and minutes played.

- Why UNBC and it's people have forever made their mark on her life, and why she prioritizes giving back to her alma mater.

You hear all the time that the "UNBC experience is special." 

Emily Holmes shares why in Episode 6 of "Timberwolves Unleashed."

"It's like a story from a movie.." - Hagon Kim.

There's so much more than meets the eye when it comes to Hagon Kim's soccer story.

On the surface it's easy to see Kim as a standout soccer player, leader, and student ambassador. But only after you dive in to Episode 5 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" will you truly understand his story.

On two separate occasions in his younger years, Kim walked away from soccer. The sport had left a sour, unforgivable taste in his mouth. But after moving to Canada to finish out high school, it was the sport of soccer that came to his rescue. It allowed him to learn English, make friends, and helped create a new path that ultimately led him to the backline of the UNBC Timberwolves.

Authentic, thoughtful and accountable, Hagon Kim holds nothing back as he shares his incredible journey in Episode 5 of "Timberwolves Unleashed."

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During her three-year tenure at UNBC so far, Amrit Manak has become part of the glue that holds her team together.

Not only is the guard from Toronto one of the best three-point shooters ever in the history of the Women's Basketball program, but she's also captured Academic All-Canadian honours on multiple occasions and has worked tirelessly over the years to become a revered teammate in the eyes of veterans, first-years and coaches alike.

In Episode 4 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" Amrit Manak shares her story of:

- Committing to UNBC thanks to Sergey Schepotkin's honest approach, and the challenge/opportunity that came with leaving her home province of Ontario.
- Batting through some highs and lows mentally, especially during her first season, and the teammates who helped her come out on the other side stronger than ever.
- Her shooting mentality. What's happening in her mind when things are going well? What's happening when things just aren't falling?
- So much more.

After hearing this conversation with Amrit Manak, you'll become even more convinced that UNBC has a knack for attracting not just elite athletes, but elite, first-class people. Hear her story right here on Episode 4 of "Timberwolves Unleashed."

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Tofa Fakunle is one of the most revered, respected, impactful student athletes in the history of UNBC athletics.

His intensity, leadership and talent on the pitch is matched by those same characteristics that he clearly embodies in his day-to-day life.

In Episode 3 of "Timberwolves Unleashed" Tofa Fakunle, in his eloquent, grateful, humble fashion, shares his story of:

- Committing to UNBC and head coach Alan Alderson for his post-secondary soccer journey, despite a tempting opportunity to join a rival Canada West school.
- Learning some hard, yet unforgettable truths about teamwork, leadership and community during his epic tenure at UNBC.
- Pursuing professional soccer in his home City as both a player and as an executive.
- So much more.

After hearing this conversation with Tofa Fakunle, you'll truly understand why he's held in the highest regard amongst UNBC circles. Hear his story right here on Episode 3 of "Timberwolves Unleashed."

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