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Iuliia Pakhomenko
2015-16 CIS and Canada West
MVP/First team All-Star
For schedules and results go to:
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WolfPack Hotline 250.852.7133
Institution
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada
Website: www.tru.ca
Founded: 1970
Enrollment: 10,000
President: Dr. Alan Shaver
School Colours: Royal Blue & Sage
Team Contacts
Head Coach: Chad Grimm
Years as Head Coach: 3
Years with Thompson Rivers University: 11
Office: 250.371-5735, [email protected]
Assistant Coach: Nathan Bennett
Years as Assistant Coach: 3
Director of Athletics:
Kenneth Olynyk, [email protected], 250.828.5273
Assistant Coach: Robbyn Dalin
Years as Assistant Coach: 6
Athletics Website:
www.gowolfpack.tru.ca
Assistant Coach: Behlul Yavasgel
Years as Assistant Coach: 1
Twitter: @ GoTRU WolfPack
Instagram: GoTRUWolfPack
Photos: Andrew Snucins, Allan Douglas, Stacey Krolow,
Larry Read, Kendra Finch, Scott Stewart (TWU)
Women's Volleyball Program
Nickname: WolfPack
Mascot: Wolfie
WolfPack Colours: Black & Orange
Affiliation: CIS
Conference: Canada West
Home Venue: Tournament Capital Centre-Warner
Rentals Championship Court
Seating Capacity: 2200
TRU WolfPack Information
Sports Information Officer: Larry Read
Office: 250.377.6117, Cell: 250.819.5255,
[email protected]
Athletic Therapist & Trainer: Kevin Brechin
250.314.5000, [email protected]
Athletics & Recreation Assistant Facility Coordinator:
Jon Shephard
250.371.5670, [email protected]
Athletics & Recreation Secretary: Camilla Dahl
250.828.5009, [email protected]
2016 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
The 2016-17 season should be a very interesting one for the
Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s volleyball team.
Three years ago, they were coming off a 0-44 run. Now, they have
to be considered one of the top teams in the Canada West.
Shrewd recruiting and solid improvement directed by head coach
Chad Grimm, and assistants Nathan Bennett and Robyn Bennett
has a great deal of optimism surrounding this program.
The WolfPack are led by the top player in the nation Iullia
Pakhomenko (Donetsk, Ukraine) who had a banner campaign
in 2015-16. She was not only a Canada West and CIS first team
all-star, she was also named the player of the year in both
leagues. Pakhomenko was then named the Canada West overall
female athlete of the year and was one of four nominees for the
prestigious BLG award (going to the top university athlete in
Canada). Later, she attended the Senior national women’s tryout
camp and was asked to stay and train with them for a month.
She is back to improve upon her performance and is one of four
WolfPack players who are playing their final season of university
volleyball. The others are fellow Ukranian Alina Sopizhuk, Morgan
Kolasa and Julia Niemczewska (both Calgary, AB).
Kendra Finch (North Vancouver, BC) was the lone true freshman
on the WolfPack last season and will see more court time this year.
Kaitlin Lomas (Ponoka, AB) enters her fourth season of eligibility
as the leader at middle (along with Kolasa) and will expect
more support from fellow fourth year Samantha Sonnenberg
(Edmonton, AB).
Recruits this year for TRU include Sarah Dobinson (6”0”, outside
hitter, Whitby, ONT-Donald A. Wilson Secondary/Pacmen-Team
Ontario Red), Hali Drezet (5’8”, libero, Prince George, BC-Duchess
Park Secondary/PGYVC-Team BC/Team Jr Canada), Abby Spratt
(5’11”, setter, Calgary, AB-Centennial High School ), Mikayla Funk
(5’10”, outside hitter, Surrey, BC-Pacific Christian School/Team
BC), Avery Pottle (6’0” middle blocker, Uxbridge, ONT-Uxbridge
Secondary/DRVC), and Savannah Guttman (6’0” setter, Dauphin,
MB-Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary/Brandon
University/Camosun College).
Drezet was an alternate on Canada’s Junior National team
program this summer and was considered one of BC’s top high
school players last season (as was Funk). Dobinson and Pottle are
two of the most highly regarded recruits out of Ontario.
Despite losing four starters, Grimm has a lot of depth in which
to choose from. After redshirting last season, Rachel Windhorst
(Surrey, BC) is ready to step in and make a contribution. She was a
CIS first team all-star in 2014-15 at St. Mary’s University.
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK
CHAD GRIMM:
HEAD COACH
Chad officially became head coach of the TRU WolfPack women’s
program on April 1, 2014. He was named the interim head coach in
mid-January for the last four weeks of the 2013-14 Canada West regular
season. At the time he was serving as an assistant coach with the
WolfPack men’s volleyball program, spending eight seasons with the
program. Chad played professionally in Denmark and Belgium from
2002-2004 before coaching a top men’s team in Denmark for the 2005-06
season after a serious knee injury. He returned to play one more season
in Denmark after the birth of his daughter in 2010.
Chad has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics, a Bachelor of Education and a
Master’s Degree in Counselling. He was born in Quesnel, BC and played
for the University College of the Cariboo Sun Demons for two seasons
(1996-98) before completing his university eligibility with the UBC
Thunderbirds. Coincidentally, the assistant coach on those UBC teams
was current WolfPack men’s head coach Pat Hennelly. He is still listed in
the Canada West record books for men’s volleyball at 14th in kills per set,
14th in career kills and 10th in kills in a single season.
“Being a CIS head coach has always been a dream of mine,” he says. “The
timing seems to be right with my family and schooling. My coaching
style is best described as a player’s coach. I am pretty relaxed and laid
back. I am competitive as all coaches and athletes are but I think I am
more even keel than others. My background educationally and my
previous career as a teacher and counselor has changed who I am and
how I approach things.”
He agrees being a teacher and counsellor will help with his interacting
with his players. “The girls have been pretty open to addressing things.
I think it is something that definitely helps. I think the players are
becoming more comfortable with being open and working together on
things and increasing the overall level of communication with the group.”
Chad is married to Anne (a teacher in the Kamloops School District) and
has two children: Odin and Naya.
TRU WOLFPACK COACHING STAFF
NATHAN BENNETT:
ASSISTANT COACH
Nathan enters his third season with TRU. He began his tenure with the WolfPack
as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s programs before
exclusively working with the women’s team last year. He joined TRU in May
of 2014 after coaching the men’s program at Capilano University (PACWEST).
He won the league title his first season, took his team to a fifth place finish
at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championships, and was
named PACWEST Coach of the Year. He is a former Canada West player with
the University of Alberta. He also played professionally overseas for 11 years
(Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, Switzerland and Slovenia) and
was a member of the British National team from 2008-2012 (Nathan holds dual
citizenship). Nathan ran the Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence in North
Vancouver, BC and does the same in Kamloops. Nathan ran the McDonalds/TRU
WolfPack Sports Camps this summer. He was born in Athabasca, Alberta and
married Robbyn Dalin this July.
ROBBYN BENNETT
(nee: DALIN):
ASSISTANT COACH
Robbyn Dalin is into her third season with the WolfPack program. She brings
over 20 years of experience in the volleyball world, both as a player and a coach.
Robbyn grew up in Kamloops, playing four years of eligibility at Thompson
Rivers University (formerly University College of the Cariboo) on the women’s
varsity team. She then went on to commence her coaching career at the
same institution. As assistant coach at UCC in 2005, the Sun Demon’s won the
Provincial Championship in the PacWest (BCCAA). The program then moved up
to the CIS and became the presently known WolfPack where Robbyn continued
to coach for two more seasons.
Robbyn graduated from TRU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and then
moved to the lower mainland. She is currently completing her Master’s Degree
in Counselling. While living on the lower mainland she was involved in coaching
volleyball at Capilano University, York House School Senior Girls Volleyball,
Thunder Girls Volleyball, and BC Olympic on the North Shore. In addition,
Robbyn works for the Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence developing young
elite volleyball athletes in preparation for the next level. Robbyn’s variety of
experiences as both a university student-athlete and an elite level coach make
her an asset to the coaching staff with the women’s program at TRU.
BEHLUL YAVASGEL:
ASSISTANT COACH
Behlul is in his first year of being an assistant coach to Coach Grimm. A native of
Turkey, Behlul is one of the most charismatic players ever to don a TRU uniform.
He was a member of the men’s program from 2005-2010 and went to two CIS
Nationals, winning a bronze medal in 2008. He played on the Turkish National
team and played in the club system in Turkey from age 10-18. Behlul graduated
from TRU and works at the BC Lottery Corporation. He is married to Michelle.
TRU WOLFPACK COACHING STAFF
BACK ROW (L-R) Chad Grimm (head coach), Alina Sopizhuk, Avery Pottle, Samantha Sonnenberg, Sarah Loedel, Iullia Pakhomenko, Kaitlin Lomas, Sarah Dobinson,
Savannah Guttman, Kendra Finch, Robbyn Bennett (assistant coach), Nathan Bennett (assistant coach)
FRONT ROW (L-R) Julia Niemczewska, Abby Spratt, Carly Gunter, Mikayla Funk, Hali Drezet, Morgan Kolasa, Samantha Horth, Rachel Windhorst
WOMen's Volleyball
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NAME
POS.
HT.
ELIG. YR
COURSE
YR
HOMETOWN
LAST TEAM (HIGH SCHOOL)
1
Kaitlin Lomas
M
6-2
4
Psychology
4
Ponoka, AB
Dynamite (St.Augustine)
2
Julia Niemczewska
M
5-11
4
Biology
4
Calgary, AB
Canada Selects
(Springbank Community)
3
Savannah Guttman
S
6-0
2
Arts
3
Dauphin, MB
Camosun College (Dauphin RC)
4
Abby Spratt
S
5-10
1
Business
1
Calgary, AB
403 Selects (Centennial)
5
Kendra Finch
OH
5-11
2
Science
2
N. Vancouver, BC
BCO VC (Argyle)
6
Morgan Kolasa
M
5-10
4
Education
5
Calgary, AB
Team AB (Bishop Grandin)
7
Alina Sopizhuk
OH
6-0
5
Masters Business
5
Donetsk, Ukraine
Winthrop (Severodonestsk)
8
Mikayla Funk
RS
5-10
1
General Studies
1
Surrey, BC
U18 Force (Pacific Academy)
9
Avery Pottle
M
6-0
1
Science
1
Uxbridge, ON
DRVC (Uxbridge)
10
Rachel Windhorst
OH
5-11
3
Geography
3
Surrey, BC
SMU (Surrey Christian)
11
Sarah Loedel
M
6-1
3
Architect Engineering
3
Prince George, BC
Grande Praire RC (College Heights)
12
Iuliia Pakhomenko
OH
6-3
5
Masters Business
5
Donetsk, Ukraine
Northwood University ( )
13
Sarah Dobinson
OH
6-1
1
Political Science
1
Whitby, ON
DRVC (Donald A. Wilson)
14
Carly Gunter
L
5-8
2
Business
3
Courtenay, BC
Comox Valley Strickers (G.P. Vanier)
15
Samantha Sonnenberg
M
6-0
4
Education
4
Edmonton, AB
Lakeland (Spruce Grove)
16
Hali Drezet
L
5-8
1
Arts
1
Prince George, BC
Canada Jr. National Team
(Duchess Park)
17
Samantha Horth
OH
5-9
2
Architect Engineering
3
Cloverdale, BC
Coquitlam Ducks (Lord Tweedsmuir)
Head Coach Chad Grimm
Athletic Director Kenneth M. Olynyk
Asst. Coach Nathan Bennett
Athletics Assistant Jon Shephard
Asst. Coach Robbyn Dalin
TRU WolfPack Roster
Media Coordinator Larry Read
Athletic Therapist Kevin Brechin
1 KAITLIN LOMAS
Ponoka, AB (St. Augustine Secondary)
6’1” Middle
4th year (Arts)
21 years old
Parents’ names: Colleen & Randy
Kaitlin played in 18 matches and 58 sets in 2015-16. She had 15 solo blocks, 34 block assists, 80 kills, four assists and 16 service
aces. She was nominated for the TRU ‘Newcomer of the Year” award in 2013-14 and is a three time “Leader of the Pack” Player
of the match. Kaitlin enjoys hiking, reading and cooking. Her favorite group is “Red Hot Chilli Peppers” as she enjoys indie and
rock music. Her favorite movie is “Forrest Gump”. If she could have a super power, Kaitlin would like to fly. Her teammates are
her biggest influence because as she says “We all succeed and fail together. When I see them pushing themselves harder, it
inspires me to push myself to be better. This applies to all aspectsd of our lives, from school and practices to workouts and
nutrition.” If you see Kaitlin out at Karaoke, she might very well be singing “Float On” by Modest Mouse. What you might now
know about her is that she was in Cree Studies class from kindergarten to grade three and could speak the language fairly
well. Her pre match routine sees her having some quiet time to focus and let go of the stress of the day. On the walk or run
to the gym, she likes to listen to music to get ‘pumped up’. The hour before a match, she connects with her teammates. She
played competitive Lacrosse from (2007-12) and basketball (2006-12). Her favorite community event is Toys 4 Kids because it
brings so much joy to children in need at Christmas. Her favorite visiting gym is the Saville Centre at the U of A because she
spent many club volleyball weekends there.
Coach Grimm says: “Kaitlin enters her fourth year and will be looked upon to provide strong defense in the front row as well as a
leadership role to the group. Kaitlin will be relied upon to be a force in the middle this season.”
2 JULIA NIEMCZEWSKA
(KNEE-EM-CHEV-SKA)
Calgary, AB (Springbank Community School)
5’11” Outside hitter
4th year (Science)
22 years old
Parents’ names: Anna & Voytek
Julia dressed for 11 matches last year appearing in 24 sets with three service aces and three digs. She was the ‘service
specialist’ for the WolfPack. Julia has been the voice of the WolfPack men’s volleyball webcasts the past three seasons.
Julia’s sister Joanna played CIS volleyball (Calgary) and for the National team (indoor and beach) between 2001-09. Joanna is
Julia’s biggest influence. Her mom played in the National league of Poland for indoor volleyball. All three of her cousins played
in University (CIS or NCAA Div I) and played/are playing volleyball professionally (Thomas, Patricia and Caroline Jarmoc).
Julia loves to sing, hike, camp, dancing (she says she isn’t good at it), cooking, sleeping and spending countless hours in the
library (which she says isn’t a hobby). Her favourite numbers are two and seven. If she could be a superhero, Julia would be
“ Dopeczewska” and have the ability to never become full from eating or gain weight from eating that much. Her ‘go to’ song
at Karaoke would be “Picture” by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow or “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. Julia is trying to become a
better drawer and spends her free time working on it. Her favorite color is red. Julia played junior high volleyball with current
teammate Katarina Legutky. Other former club teammates include Emmalyn Copping (Saskatchewan) and Susan Thompson
(UBC basketball). Julia is trilingual and has been playing piano since the age of 4. Her favorite community event is the “SPCA
Paws for a Cause” because she loves animals. Her favorite visiting gym is the Jack Simpson Gym at the University of Calgary
because she grew up watching her sister play there and her friends and family always come to watch her play.
Coach Grimm says: “Julia will look to be healthy all year and provide competition at both outside hitter positions as well as bring
her strong serving game to the group this season. Julia’s hard work on and off the court will be an example for our whole group.”
3 SAVANNAH GUTTMAN
Lac DuBonnet, MB (Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary)
6’0” Setter
2nd year (Interdisciplinary Studies)
21 years old
Parents’ names: Laura & Dale
Savannah committed to the WolfPack in late April, 2016. She redshirted last season at Brandon University where former TRU
player Tanielle Neufeld (2014-15) suggested she transfer to the ‘Pack. She was a part of the Camosun Chargers (PACWEST)
2014-15 CCAA bronze medal winning team. She was a member of Team Manitoba in 2010, Manitoba High School Athletics
Association player of the week in November 2012 and a Graduating All Star 2013. Her biggest influence is Tabi Love of Team
Canada women’s volleyball, who is from the same hometown as Savannah. She likes to golf and to read. Her favorite number
is three. Savannah likes indie music with her favorite group being “States”. “Harry Potter” is her favorite movie with Gary
Oldman and Emma Watson being her favorite actor and actress. Savannah makes a mean hash brown casserole, a fact very
few people know. If she were a superhero she would be “Super Sav” and be able to fly. When she goes to karaoke her song is
“Come Together” by the Beatles. If she could be a member of another WolfPack varsity team it would be baseball because
she has always wanted to play it. Her cousin is actually a rocket scientist. Her greatest sports moment came at the 2010
Manitoba Varsity “AAA” provincials when playing the right side, she got 15 kills in one set. Savannah is left handed. Tori
Studler of Manitoba is a former beach partner while Jodie Baker, Gillian Leech, Breanne Sytnyk, Mary Thomson and Courtney
Roberts of Brandon are former club volleyball teammates.
Coach Grimm says: “Savannah will be battling for starting setting duties and will look to bring her experience to this position.
After being away from the game for nearly two years her ability to push herself will dictate her success this season.”
4 ABBY SPRATT
Calgary, AB (Centennial High School)
5’10” Setter
1st year ( Science)
17 years old
Parents’ names: Sydney & Bruce
Abby committed to the WolfPack in October 2015. She played club volleyball for the 403 selects where she was team MVP
in U-16. She was a redshirt for Team Alberta in U-17. Abby’s older sister Rhyan is her biggest influence: says Abby “She
was Athlete of the Year in high school four years in a row, maintained excellent grades and had a strong leadership role in
everything she does”. Abbey had severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age two and didn’t think she could play sports but
thanks to medical breakthroughs, she is in remission. Two of Abby’s aunts played post-secondary volleyball; one with the
University of Calgary and the other with S.A.I.T. in Calgary. If she should dine with a celebrity it would be either actresses
Sandra Bullock or Kirsten Wigg. Wigg is her favorite actress while Robert Downey Jr her favorite actor. If Abbey could have
a superpower it would be the ability to teleport. Her favorite color is blue. If she could appear in a reality show it would be
“Whipeout” because she thinks it would be a blast and hilarious. Two of her club teammates are playing University volleyball
this year; Devin Corah (Le Salle NCAA Div I) and Kirsten Pinkney (SFU NCAA Div II). Her grandfather was the MVP of the
NCAA Frozen Four and the NCAA in the 1950’s.
Coach Grimm says: “As an incoming freshman Abby will be expected to compete for the starting setting position. Her athleticism
and the work she has put in the gym will give her a chance to see the court in her rookie season.”
5 KENDRA FINCH
North Vancouver, BC (Argyle Secondary)
5’11” Left side/Libero
2nd year (Arts)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Kathy & Mike
Kendra was the only first year player on the WolfPack last season. She appeared in 19 matches and played 54 sets
accumulating 25 kills, three assists, 11 service aces, 57 digs and two block assists. She enters this year after having a very
strong preseason. Kendra’s club team PCO won the club provincial and national championship in 2015. She was a member
of Team BC in 2012 and they won the Western Elite Tournament. Kendra worked this past summer with BC Ferries. She also
played competitive soccer and basketball growing up. Her biggest influence is Shae Harris who was a former teammate
for seven years. “She was the most dedicated athlete I have ever worked with,” says Kendra. “.Her favorite quote was that
excuses are like losses, everyone has them except for champions” Kendra enjoys camping, hiking, being outdoors and
traveling. Her favorite number is four. Kendra’s favorite color is blue. If Kendra could be on another varsity team it would be
swimming because she says, tongue planted firmly in cheek “Fish are friends not food.” Her greatest sports moment came
when her team won Club Nationals in 2014 (U-20 High Performance event). She is the team’s Instagram correspondent this
season and is doing a great job.
Coach Grimm says:” Kendra has come into the season in great condition and will be looking to fill one of the open outside hitter
positions. Her ability to pass and defend the ball and be a consistent attacker will allow her to fight for this spot.”
6 MORGAN KOLASA
Calgary, AB (Bishop Gandin High)
5’10” Middle
4th year (Education)
23 years old
Parents’ names: Shauna & Richard
This is Morgan’s sixth year with the WolfPack program after missing two seasons with injuries. This will be her final season
as she is graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree in the spring. She enters this season with career stats of 61
matches, 211 sets, 322 kills (1.53 kills per set), 34 assists, 55 service aces, 227 digs, 19 solo blocks and 105 block assists for
448.5 career points. Last season she had 104 kills in 76 sets (1.37 kills per set), 10 assists, 27 service aces, 55 digs, 12 solo
blocks and 42 block assists. Morgan was a member of Team Alberta in 2009 and 2010. She played basketball for the Bishop
Graden Ghosts in high school. Morgan’s father played ACAC volleyball for Red Deer College. Her biggest influences have
been her family. “They are some of the strongest people I know,” she says. “They have always pushed me to be the best I can
be while always being my biggest supporter.” If Morgan could be a superhero she would be “Lightning” and she would have
super speed. Morgan’s “go to karaoke” song is Piano Man by Billy Joel. Did you know that Morgan was the top wrestler in
Calgary in her weight class in high school? She likes to cook, her favorite color is purple and her pre-game routine is blasting
Eminem and drinking coffee. Her greatest sports moment came last season when TRU downed the number one ranked
Trinity Western University Spartans. “It was one of the most intense matches of my life, “she says. “That match also secured
us a playoff spot. It was a moment in sports unlike others. The crowd was incredible, the team was united and there are truly
no words to describe the moment spent on the court with such an amazing team.” Morgan likes being a WolfPack athletes
because she is part of a developing program. “I take great pride in being a part of a team that is developing a name for itself.
Furthermore, TRU and the WolfPack is such a supportive and tight knit community. Wherever I am, or whatever I am doing, I
am supported by my teammates, coaches and staff.” Her favorite community event is the SPCA Paws for a Cause since she
considers herself to be a ‘crazy dog lady’.
Coach Grimm says:” Entering her final season, Morgan will look to provide her normal spark in the middle along with an increased
leadership role. Morgan’s ability to prepare herself for success should be noted by all of our incoming players.”
7 ALINA SOPIZHUK
(AL (E)NA)
Donetsk, Ukraine (Severodonestsk)
6’0” outside hitter
5th year (Masters of Business)
22 years old
Parents’ names: Elena & Vladimiz
This is Alina’s second year with the WolfPack. She played in 57 sets over 21 matches last year notching 87 kills, nine service
aces, 70 digs, three solo blocks and 12 block assists. Alina came to the WolfPack after playing NCAA Div I volleyball for
Wintrhop University. Her long-time friend and teammate Lullia Pakhomenko is also her biggest influence. Her father a
masters competitor in the sport of pole vaulting and her mom was a professional volleyball player in Russia. She loves to
travel. Alina likes pop music and her favorite group is Leningrad. Alina’s favorite movie is Diamond Arm with Gurchenko
being her favorite actor. If she could be a superhero, Alina would be “Girl Thunder” and have the ability to fly. If you
saw Alina at karaoke she would likely be singing Maroon 5’s Moves like Jagger. Her favorite color is black. If she could
participate with another TRU varsity team it would be cheerleading because she loves to dance. Her fondest personal
sports moment was when her team won the Ukrainian championship. Her favorite community event is ‘Toys 4 Kids’ and
she loves being a member of the WolfPack because it is like a big family.
Coach Grimm says:” Entering her final season, Alina will be relied upon to provide stability at the outside hitter position. Her
ability to be consistent on both sides of the ball will be relied upon on a daily basis and her willingness to command the court is
always vital to our group.”
8 MIKAYLA FUNK
Surrey, BC (Pacific Academy)
5’9” Outside hitter
1st year (Arts)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Annette &Tim
Mikayla was one of the top six BC High School recruits as chosen by “The Province” newspaper this past year. She was
the MVP at last year’s provincial championship and a first team all-star at the U-17 club nationals. Her biggest influence is
Canadian Olympian and former Trinity Western Spartan, Rudy Verhoef. “He used to be my coach through AIA (Athletes in
Action) when I was younger and taught me what it means to be a good teammate and how to enjoy the sport to its fullest
potential along with the skills to play the sport,” she says. Mikayla likes to travel, photography and read. Her favorite
number is 12. Her favorite musicians are Dean Brody and Mariana’s Trench and she likes country music yet her ‘go to’ song
at karaoke is “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. Her favorite movies are the Jason Bourne series and Back to the Future
trilogy. Mikayla and her family are in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest tape ball. Four of her high school/
club teammates are on Trinity Western (Michaella Crema, Jessica Bailey, Sophie Stone and Alexis Jonker) and one is with
UBC (Gabrielle Attieh). Her greatest sports moment was appearing in the U-17 club nationals semifinals in 2015. If she was
a superhero she would be “The Giggler” and have the power to make people smile. Her favorite color is purple.
Coach Grimm says:” We will look to Mikayla to provide her dynamic athleticism and ability to compete in pressure situations as
a welcome addition to our group. Mikayla’s ability to play multiple positions and her overall knowledge of the game will help our
young group moving forward and she will be expected to compete this season for floor time.”
9 AVERY POTTLE
Uxbridge, ON (Uxbridge Secondary School)
6’0” outside hitter
1st year (Science)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Michelle & Steve
Avery committed to the WolfPack in March 2016. She played club volleyball with fellow WolfPack rookie Sarah Dobinson.
She was on her recruiting trip last February when the team split with CIS champion Trinity Western and clinched their
second ever Canada West playoff spot. Her high school team won the Ontario Federation of School Athletics Association
title in 2016. Avery was a National all-star in her U-16 club season and captained her club team from U-13 to U-17. She
was also captain of her high school team from grades 10-12. Avery competing in triathlons and enjoyed tennis, soccer,
basketball, swimming, cross country growing up. Her biggest influence is Katie Fitzgerald who was her assistant coach
from U-15-17. She is a former NCAA player with Saginaw Valley State University. “She has been through every stage of
my development as a player and always had and continues to have an unwavering belief in me,” Avery says. “She was
responsible for my skills as a middle blocker and supported me even when I played for an opposing club. She has an
intensity and drive that is infectious and has shaped me to become the player I am today.” Avery enjoys reading, working
out, listening to music and hanging with her friends. Her pre-game ritual is putting one knee pad on before the other and
she can’t listen to music an hour before game time. When asked what varsity team she would be a part of if she couldn’t
play volleyball it would be swimming: “My mom was a swimmer and I have always enjoyed it. I have the height for swimming
as well.” If Avery could be a superhero she would want the ability to fly.
Coach Grimm says:” As a player that can play multiple positions, Avery will be looked upon early in her career to solidify the
middle blocking position for this group. Her speed and overall athleticism will be important to increase the compete level of the
group and push our veteran middles for playing time.”
10 RACHEL WINDHORST
Surrey, BC (Surrey Christian School)
5’11” Outside hitter
3rd year (Environmental Science)
20 years old
Parents’ names: Nell & Luke
Rachel sat out last season as a ‘redshirt’. She played the previous two years (2013-15) at St. Mary’s University in Halifax,
Nova Scotia. She was a CIS All rookie team and AUS Rookie of the Year in her first year and in her second, she was a CIS
First Team All-Star. In 2014-15, she was fourth in the nation in kills per set (3.73), seventh in points per set (4.2), 14th in kills
(246), 19th in points (279) and 20th in total attacks (651). Her brothers both went to TRU in the past. She was a member
of the 2010 BC “AA” high school champions (Surrey Christian) with former ‘Pack player Krista Hogewoning. Her sister
Cheryl is her biggest role model (played CIS/NCAA Div II volleyball at SFU and her former coach (St. Mary’s) . “She is a
truly inspiring coach, teammate and sister and pushes me to do my best,” Rachel says. Rachel loves to hike, travel and
explore. If she were a superhero she would be “Captain Windy” and be able to fly. Her favorite color is green. Rachel was
a softball pitcher growing up. Her fondest sports moment was winning 2 club provincials, a high school provincial title,
a third place finish at nationals, and first at the Western Canada Summer games: “There is no better feeling than winning
championships with amazing teammates,” she says. “Those times of celebrating and working hard to achieve our team
goals, as well as the process of getting there is by far my fondest memories.” Her greatest sports moment was winning the
Atlantic University Sport MVP award, “I have so many people to thank for helping me reach that goal,” she adds.
Coach Grimm says:” After being a red shirt transfer last year, Rachel was able to train with the group and is looking forward to
competing this season. Her ability to hit the ball with pace and her strength as a competitor will be a welcome addition to the
group. Being able to stay consistent will be vital to our success this season.”
11 SARAH LOEDEL
Prince George, BC (College Heights Secondary)
6’1” Middle/Right side
3rd year (Open Studies)
23 years old
Parents’ names: Sue & Dirk
Sarah trained with the WolfPack last season after transferring from Grande Prairie Regional College (ACAC). She helped
them to two silver medal finishes at the ACAC (2010-11 and 2014-15). One of her teammates was current WolfPack player
Hali Drezet’s sister . Sarah has coached both high school and club teams in Prince George and Kamloops. Sarah enjoys
horseback riding and cross country running. She also likes to hike, draw and read. Her favourite number is 12, favorite
movie is Footloose. Blake Lively is her favorite actress and it’s either Johnny Depp or Chris Hemsworth as her favorite
actor. Sarah’s sister Diane played for Team BC and at Grande Prairie before moving on to Alberta. Her brother-in-law Jason
played at Grande Prairie as well. Her other sister Marnie and her husband JP played for Team BC with WolfPack men’s
head coach Pat Hennelly. Sarah suffers from ulcerative colitis which took her away from volleyball for three years. Her ‘go
to’ song at karaoke would be 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. If she were a superhero, Sarah would be “Red or Big Red” and be able
to fly. Something her teammates don’t know is that Sarah loves to cook and prefers good tasting, healthy food and she is
obsessed with Harry Potter. Her greatest sports moment was winning the “AA” zones in 2009 with her high school team,
making Team BC in 2008 since it was a goal for a long time along with multiple moments coaching teams and seeing them
achieve goals and winning exciting games.
Coach Grimm says:” After training with the team last season, Sarah will provide great depth and experience at the middle
blocking position. We will look to Sarah’s ability to read the game and also share her knowledge to help the growth of all of our
younger players while she competes for floor time this year.”
12 IULIIA PAKHOMENKO
( U-lee-ya PAH-hom-menk-oh)
Donetsk, Ukraine (Northwood University)
6’3” Outside hitter
5th year (Masters of Business)
24 years old
Parent name: Elena
Iuliia enters her third season at TRU and is one of this university’s most decorated athletes of all time. This past season she
was the Canada West and CIS Player of the Year. She was also a first team all-star and All-Canadian. Iullia represented the
Canada West as the female nominee for the prestigious BLG award. As well, she was named the Kamloops Sports Council
University Athlete of the year for 2015. She led the nation in kills (425) and points (496.5) and points per set (4.67).She
added 50 service aces, seven solo blocks and 29 block assists. This summer, Iullia trained with Canada’s senior women’s
national team and will join them when she officially becomes a Canadian citizen. She enjoyed gymnastics growing up.
Her mother played university handball. Her favorite movie is Diamond Arm with her favorite actor and actress being Yuri
Niculin and Ludmila Guzchenko. If she could be a superhero, Iuliia would be “Hamer” and be able to teleport. The three
things she would bring to a desert island would be longtime teammate and friend Alina Sopizhuk, some wine and cheese.
She and Alina have been teammates since age 12. Her favorite community activities are running youth skills camps
and Toys 4 Kids. Iullia isn’t a fan of public speaking but is always willing to represent the WolfPack in public and in the
community when asked. She hopes to play professionally overseas next season after getting her master’s degree.
Coach Grimm says:” Once again we will rely on Iuliia’s ability to take over matches and draw the attention of other
teams to open up avenues for other players. We will look to Iuliia this year as an on court leader to show the way for
our group when things get tough.”
13 SARAH DOBINSON
Whitby, ON (Donald A. Wilson)
6’1” Outside hitter
1st year (Arts)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Heather & Dave
Sarah was the first recruit committed for the 2016-17 season when she declared in September 2015. She is one of the
most highly touted recruits in the nation. She tried out for Canada’s Junior National Development team this summer.
Sarah was on Team Ontario in 2015 and was an all-star at the U-16 Nationals in Calgary in 2014. She attended the
Volleyball Canada High Performance Center for two years (14-15) at Nippissing University. She led her high school to its
first volleyball title in school history in 2012 while being named an MVP in 2012. Her favorite number is 12 and she likes to
shop, read and travel. Sarah’s favorite music is soca/reggae with Rihanna being her favorite singer. Her favourite movie
is Blind Side with Hugh Grant and Jennifer Aniston being her favorite actor and actress. If she were a superhero, Sarah
would be “Stretch” and have the ability to super-jump. Her ‘go to’ song at karaoke is Man! I Feel like a Woman by Shania
Twain. Did you know that she is trilingual? She speaks English, French and Spanish. Sarah was a competitive softball
player growing up. She played club volleyball with fellow WolfPack rookie Avery Pottle. Sarah’s mom emigrated from
Scotland when she was nine and most of her family still lives there. Her father found his birth parents after over 30 years
and his sister lived less than three kilometers away from him and he didn’t know it. Her greatest sports moment camp at
the U-16 Nationals when her team was ranked 24th but made it to the finals and finished second.
Coach Grimm says:” Coming in as a first year, Sarah will look to compete for time at the outside hitter position. Her ability to
pass the ball and use her fast arm to score points will be important for the program moving forward.”
14 CARLY GUNTER
5’8” Libero
Courtenay, BC (GP Vanier Secondary)
2nd year (Business)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Nell & Luke
Carly redshirted last season after playing the previous year. She was an CIS Academic All-Canadian in 2015-16. Her
biggest influence is her brother Brad, who graduated from the WolfPack last year and is the CIS and Canada West
all-time leading scorer and kills leader (Brad was on Canada’s senior B men’s national team this summer and is playing
professionally in Estonia). Carly likes to play squash and read. Her favorite number is 14 and she likes all types of movies.
Matt Damon is her favorite actor and she likes the color green. Carly listens to music before matches. “The Poacher”
is her superhero name and she would have the power to make awesome food. The three things Carly would bring to a
desert island would be a knife, a tarp and flint. Basketball would be the varsity team Carly would be gunning for if she
didn’t play volleyball. The greatest thing about being a member of the WolfPack is that she gets to play volleyball every
day. She loves the “Toys 4 Kids” community event because she likes to see how much the community contributes to the
cause. Her greatest sports moment came when her high school team won the Vancouver Island championship for the
third year in a row.
Coach Grimm says: “Entering her third season, we expect Carly to push hard for time at the libero position. Her steady
improvement passing the ball and her ability to compete hard every day, stay positive and do whatever is asked of her are a
welcome addition to the group.”
15 SAMANTHA SONNENBERG
Edmonton, AB (Spruce Grove Composite)
6’0” Middle
4th year (Arts)
20 years old
Parents’ names: Audrey & Randall
Samantha started in one match and played two sets in her rookie year with the WolfPack after transferring from
Lakeland College (Alberta College Athletics Conference). She had one kill and two service aces. Her brother Grant plays
with the UBCO Heat. If she were a superhero, Samantha would be “Sonnybear” and be a carebear. She likes country
music and Keith Urban is her favorite singer. Finding Nemo is her favorite movie with Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer
Lawrence being her favorite actor and actress. If you find Samantha at a karaoke she would likely be singing the Katrina
and the Waves hit Walking on Sunshine. What you don’t know about her is that her family all speak German and that she
enjoys arts and crafts. If she could play for another varsity team it would be basketball. Samantha’s favorite number
is three and she likes to camp and ski. Her favorite color is blue. Samantha’s role model is her mother who played at the
University of Alberta and got her involved in the sport. Her pregame routine includes a nap. Her fondest sports moment
was seeing her best friend make the Lakeland College team with her. The SPCA “Paws for a Cause” is Samantha’s
favorite community event because she is a ‘dog’ girl. The University of Alberta is her favorite visiting venue because she
played there as a youth. Her greatest sports moment was winning the 2011 Western Elites as a part of Team Alberta.
Coach Grimm says: “We are looking at Samantha to get healthy this year so she can push for time at the middle position. Her
ability to compete on a regular basis will dictate how far she is able to push our middle group for time on the court.”
16 HALI DREZET
(HA-lee Dre-ZAY)
Prince George, BC ( Duchess Park Secondary)
5’8” Libero
1st year (Police and Justice)
17 years old
Parents’ names: Kim & Dan
Hali committed to the WolfPack in the fall of 2015. She had a strong preseason and looks forward competing for
a starting position. Hali was an alternate this summer on Canada’s Junior national women’s team. She was also
part of Team BC which won gold at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games and the National Training Centre’s
U-18 championships. Her father Dan has been instrumental in making the Prince George Youth Volleyball
program one of the best in the province. Hali’s sister Jordan is playing professionally in Germany this year. Hali
played rep hockey for a number of years. Her favorite musical group is ACDC, and favorite movie is Inside Out.
Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson is her favorite actor with Blake Lively being her favorite actress. Hali’s favorite
number is six. Her ‘go to’ song at karaoke would be Back in Black. Hali has a dog named Mizuno. She loves 80’s
music and she loves to read.
Coach Grimm says:” Another incoming freshman, we expect Hali to use her provincial team and junior national team
experience to compete for time at the libero position. Hali’s strength as a defender and her second contact abilities
will allow her to compete as she gains experience as a passer.”
17 SAMANTHA HORTH
Cloverdale, BC (Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary)
5’9” Outside hitter
2nd year (ARET)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Cathy & Dan
Samantha redshirted last season. In 2014-15, she was a CIS Academic All Canadian. Samantha was her high
school team’s MVP every season and when she played U-18 club volleyball, her team won the provincial
championship. Her biggest influence is architect Le Corbusier. Samantha played basketball in high school.
Her favourite actor is Johnny Depp, she likes country music and her favourite group is Mumford and Sons. Her
favourite movie is Enchanted. Jennifer Lawrence is Samantha’s favourite actress. What her teammates don’t
know about her is that she likes art. Samantha likes to draw, play water polo and kayak and her favourite number
is eight. If she is going to do some karaoke, you could find her singing Queen’s classic: Bohemian Rhapsody.
Samantha likes neon green and would bring a machete, a fire starter and a boat to a desert island. She would be
looking to play for the WolfPack basketball team if she could be with another TRU varsity club. Her superhero
name is “Sammy H” and she would have the power of mind control. She loves the SPCA “Paws for a Cause”
because she loves dogs. Her favourite visiting gym is the Langley Events Centre since it is her home town and
says winning the Provincial U-18 club title is both her fondest and greatest sports moment.
Coach Grimm says:” We will look to Samantha to push herself hard to compete for time on the court in both practice
and game situations. Overall consistency are keys to her success as she has the ability to score the ball from both
wing positions.”
2016/17 SEASON SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Date
Vs
Location
Time
Result
Fri Aug 26 *
Simon Fraser University Clan (NCAA Div II)
Burnaby, BC
L 3-1 (25-23,25-18,24-26,25-20)
Thurs Sept 15*
University of Saskatchewan Huskies (U of A tourney)
Edmonton, AB 7 pm PDT
L 2-1 (25-23,16-25,15-10)
Fri Sept 16*
University of Calgary Dinos (U of A tourney)
Edmonton, AB
4 pm PDT
L 3-0 (25-20,25-21,25-18)
Sat Sept 17*
Mount Royal University Cougars (U of A tourney)
Edmonton, AB 2 pm PDT
L 3-0 (25-19,26-24,25-13)
Fri Sept 23*
University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
Tournament Capital Centre 6 pm
L 3-1 (20-25,25-18,25-17,25-19)
Thurs Oct 13*
Trinity Western University Spartans- West Coast Classic Tourney
Langley, BC
5:30 pm
L 3-0 (25-19,25-22,25-18)
Fri Oct 14*
Western University Mustangs-West Coast Classic Tourney
Vancouver, BC
1 pm
W 3-2 (25-21,24-26,25-15,23-25,15-9)
Sat Oct 15*
University of Alberta Pandas-West Coast Classic Tourney
Vancouver, BC
Noon
L 3-0 (25-18)25-21.25-17)
Sat Oct 15*
MacEwan University Griffins-West Coast Classic Tourney
Vancouver, BC 530 pm
L 3-0 (26-24,25-16,25-21)
Sun Oct 16*
Ryerson University Rams-West Coast Classic Tourney
Vancouver, BC
10 am
W 3-1 (25-20,25-12,22-25,25-19)
Fri Oct 28
University of Alberta Pandas (home and season opener)
Tournament Capital Centre
6pm
Sat Oct 29
University of Alberta Pandas
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
Fri Nov 4
Brandon University Bobcats
Brandon, MB
6 pm
Sat Nov 5
Brandon University Bobcats
Brandon MB
5 pm
Fri Nov 11
Mount Royal University Cougars
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
Sat Nov 12
Mount Royal University Cougars
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
Fri Nov 18
University of BC Thunderbirds
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
Sat Nov 19
Univesrity of BC Thunderbirds
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
Fri Nov 25
MacEwan University Griffins
Edmonton, AB
6 pm
Sat Nov 26
MacEwan University Griffins
Edmonton, AB
5 pm
Thurs Jan 5
University of Calgary Dinos
Calgary, AB
6 pm
Fri Jan 6
University of Calgary Dinos
Calgary, AB
6 pm
Fri Jan 13
Trinity Western University Spartans
Langley, BC
6 pm
Sat Jan 14
Trinity Western University Spartans
Langley, BC
4 pm
Fri Jan 27
University of Regina Cougars
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
Sat Jan 28
University of Regina Cougars
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
Fri Feb 3
University of Manitoba Bisons
Winnipeg, MB
730 pm
Sat Feb 4
University of Manitoba Bisons
Winnipeg, MB
430 pm
Fri Feb 10
University of Winnipeg Wesmen
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
Sat Feb 11
University of Winnipeg Wesmen
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
Thurs Feb 16
University of BC Okanagan Heat
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm Sat Feb 18
University of BC Okanagan Heat
Kelowna, BC
5 pm Fri Feb 24 University of Saskatchewan Huskies Saskatoon, SK 6 pm Sat Feb 25
University of Saskatchewan Huskies
Saskatoon, SK 6 pm Mar 3-5
Canada West Quarter Finals-
Mar 10-11
Canada West Final 4
Mar 16-18
CIS Nationals hosted by Ryerson University Toronto, ON All soccer, basketball and volleyball regular season and playoff games will be webcast live on Canada West TV-Pay Per View.
TRU WolfPack Schedule 2016-17
2015/16 SEASON IN REVIEW
Date
Vs
Location
Time
Result
Thurs Sept 17*
Panda/Griffin Tournament vs Saskatchewan
Edmonton, AB
6 pm
W 3-1 (25-19,25-13,22-25,25-15)
Fri Sept 18*
Panda/Griffin Tournament vs Mount Royal
Edmonton, AB
7 pm
L 3-1 (25-20,19-25,25-22,25-22)
Sat Sept 19*
Panda/Griffin Tournament vs McMaster
Edmonton, AB
3 pm
L 3-1 (25-18,25-20,21-25,25-21)
Sept 25*
UBCO Heat
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
L 3-0 (25-12,25-20,28-26)
Fri Oct 2*
West Coast Classic Tourney-Calgary Dinosaurs
Langley, BC
2 pm
L 3-2(17-25,21-25,25-17,25-17,15-110
Sat Oct 3*
West Coast Classic Tourney-Mount Royal Cougars Langley,BC
11 am W 3-1 (25-17,25-27,25-19,26-24)
Sat Oct 3*
West Coast Classic Tourney-UBC Thunderbirds
Langley, BC
7pm
L 3-0 (25-17,27-25,25-19)
Sun Oct 4* Best of the West Tourney-Trinity Western
University Spartans
Langley, BC
10 am
L 3-0 (25-16,25-17,25-15)
Fri Oct 16
University of Alberta Pandas (season opener)
Edmonton, AB
6pm
L 3-1 (21-25,25-23,27-25,26-24)
Sat Oct 17
University of Alberta Pandas
Edmonton, AB
6:30 pm
L 3-0 (25-17,25-22,26-24)
Fri Oct 23
MacEwan University Griffins(home opener)
Tournament Capital Centre
6pm
W 3-0 (25-18,25,15,25-20)
Sat Oct 24
MacEwan University Griffins
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
W 3-1 (25-18,25-9,21-25,25-14)
Fri Oct 30
University of Calgary Dinos
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
W 3-1 (25-18,15-25,25-15,25-18)
Sat Oct 31
University of Calgary Dinos
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
L 3-2 (25-18,25-23,25-27,24-26,15-10)
Fri Nov 6
University of Winnipeg Wesmen
Winnipeg, MB
6 pm
L 3-2 (20-25,22-25,25-19,25-15,15-13)
Sat Nov 7
Univesrity of Winnipeg Wesmen
Winnipeg, MB
2 pm
L 3-0 (25-19,25-12,25-22)
Fri Nov 13
Brandon University Bobcats
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
W 3-0 (25-16,25,11,25-19)
Sat Nov 14
Brandon University Bobcats
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
W 3-2 (25-22,18-25,25-23,22-25,15-7)
Thurs Nov 26
University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
L 3-0 (25-17,25-9,25-10)
Sat Nov 28
Universithy of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
Kelowna, BC
5 pm
L 3-1 (25-16,25-17,23-25,25-19)
Fri Jan 8
Mount Royal University Cougars
Calgary, AB
8 pm
L 3-0 (25-22,26-24,25-20)
Sat Jan 9
Mount Royal University Cougars
Calgary, AB
7 pm
W 3-2 (21-25,25-18,25-20,22-25,15-13)
Fri Jan 15
University of Saskaatchewan Huskies
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
W 3-2 (29-27,17-25,25-18,19-25,15-12)
Sat Jan 16
University of Saskatchewan Huskies
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
L 3-1 (25-22,25-22,18-25,26-24)
Sat Jan 22
University of Regina Cougars
Regina, SK
6 pm
W 3-0 (25-16,25-22,25-18)
Sun Jan 23
University of Regina Cougars
Regina, SK
5 pm
W 3-0 (25-19,25-16,25-15)
Fri Jan 29
University of Manitoba Bisons
Tournament Capital Centre
6 pm
W 3-1 (25-17,25-20,24-26,25-19)
Sat Jan 30
University of Manitoba Bisons
Tournament Capital Centre
5 pm
W 3-0 (25-22,25-13,25-17)
Fri Feb 5
University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
Vancouver, BC
6 pm
L 3-0 (25-18,25-22,25-21)
Sat Feb 6
University of Britsh Columbia Thunderbirds
Vancouver, BC
5 pm
L 3-1 (25-23-25-20,24-26,25-23)
Fri Feb 12
Trinity Western University Spartans
TRU Gym
6 pm
W 3-1 (25-27,28-26,26-23,27-25)
Sat Feb 13
Trinity Western University Spartans
TRU Gym
5 pm
L 3-1 (25-23,25-18,17-25,25-21)
Thurs Feb 25
Canada West Quarter Finals-Trinity Western
University Spartans (game 1 of best of 3)
Langley, BC
7 pm
L 3-1 (21-25,25-14,25-17,25-13)
Fri Feb 26
Canada West Quarter Finals-Trinity Western
University Spartans (game 2 of best of 3)
Langley, BC
7 pm
L 3-1 (22-25,25-20,25-21,25-21)
* denotes exhibition game TRU WolfPack Results 2015-16
2015-16 WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS
UBC Okanagan X
G
W-L-T
SW
SL
Streak
Points
24
22-2
70
15
Won 5
44
Alberta X
24
20-4
66
22
Won 6
40
Trinity Western X
24
20-4
65
23
Lost 1
40
UBC X
24
17-7
55
28
Won 1
34
Brandon X
24
15-9
48
41
Won 12
30
Thompson Rivers X
24
12-12
45
46
Lost 1
24
Mount Royal X
24
11-13
40
47
Lost 2
22
Calgary
24
10-14
43
48
Lost 1
20
Saskatchewan
24
10-14
38
53
Won 2
20
Winnipeg
24
8-16
34
55
Lost 4
16
MacEwan
24
7-17
31
60
Lost 4
14
Manitoba
24
3-21
27
67
Won 1
6
Regina
24
1-23
14
71
Lost 12
2
NOTES: Top seven teams qualify for playoffs.
X - Clinched playoff spot Y - Clinched first
#
NAME
YR
POS
M
S
K
K/S
E
TA
PCT
A
A/S
SA
SA/S
DIGS
D/S
BS
BA
TOT
B/S
PTS
PTS/S
1
Kaitlin Lomas
Jr
MB
18
58
80
1.38
31
183
.268
4
0.07
16
0.28
18
0.31
15
34
49
0.84
128.0
2.2
2
Julia
Niemczewska
Jr
RS
11
24
0
0.00
0
0
-
0
0.00
3
0.13
3
0.13
0
0
0
0.00
3.0
0.1
3
Alyssa Wolf
Sr
OH
24
90
0
0.00
2
7
-.286
55
0.61
0
0.00
281
3.12
0
0
0
0.00
0.0
0.0
4
Tori Taneda
Jr
LB
7
13
0
0.00
0
2
.000
4
0.31
1
0.08
2
0.15
0
0
0
0.00
1.0
0.1
5
Kendra Finch
Fr
OH
19
54
25
0.46
16
94
.096
3
0.06
11
0.20
57
1.06
0
2
2
0.04
37.0
0.7
6
Morgan Kolasa
Jr
MB
21
76
104
1.37
39
247
.263
10
0.13
27
0.36
55
0.72
12
42
54
0.71
164.0
2.2
7
Alina Sopizhuk
Sr
OH
21
57
87
1.53
68
319
.060
2
0.04
9
0.16
70
1.23
3
12
15
0.26
105.0
1.8
8
Katarina Legutky
Jr
OH
2
2
0
0.00
2
3
-.667
0
0.00
1
0.50
1
0.50
0
1
1
0.50
1.5
0.8
9
Brianne Rauch
Sr
OH
23
76
117
1.54
40
295
.261
9
0.12
33
0.43
112
1.47
6
17
23
0.30
164.5
2.2
10
Robyn Froese
Sr
S
8
17
2
0.12
3
12
-.083
73
4.29
3
0.18
19
1.12
0
1
1
0.06
5.5
0.3
11
Krista
Hogewoning
Sr
OH
23
74
151
2.04
68
459
.181
5
0.07
12
0.16
127
1.72
1
30
31
0.42
179.0
2.4
12
Iuliia
Pakhomenko
Sr
OH
24
91
425
4.67
211
1009
.212
21
0.23
50
0.55
230
2.53
7
29
36
0.40
496.5
5.5
13
Katie Woo
Sr
S
24
87
19
0.22
11
78
.103
804
9.24
33
0.38
160
1.84
2
18
20
0.23
63.0
0.7
14
Carly Gunter
So
LB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
15
Amy Norman
Sr
MB
18
59
61
1.03
28
169
.195
6
0.10
7
0.12
37
0.63
8
33
41
0.69
92.5
1.6
16
Samantha
Sonnenberg
Jr
MB
1
2
1
0.50
1
2
.000
0
0.00
2
1.00
0
0.00
0
0
0
0.00
3.0
1.5
17
Samantha Horth
So
OH
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Totals
24
91
1072
11.78
520
2879
.192
996
10.95
208
2.29
1172
12.88
54
219
164
1.80
1443.5
15.9
Opponent
24
91
969
10.65
445
2773
.189
895
9.84
162
1.78
1036
11.38
46
323
208
2.28
1338.5
14.7
TRU WolfPack Results 2015-16
The WolfPack women have the most graduating athletes of any TRU sports team in 2016-17. They are (L-R) Julia Niemczewska,
Alina Sopizhuk, Iullia Pakhomenko and Morgan Kolasa. Kolasa is tied for the longest serving TRU athlete (six years).
2015-16 was a historic one for the WolfPack women’s
volleyball program and for Iullia Pakhomenko.
Pakhomenko was named not only a Canada West and
CIS first team all-star, but she was named the player
of the year for both leagues. It was the first time since
Thompson Rivers University entered the CIS that
an athlete was so honored. Pakhomenko was also
named the Canada West female athlete of the year
and went to Calgary to compete for the prestigious
BLG Award with the other top university athletes
across the country. Following that ceremony,
Pakhomenko went to Winnipeg to train for a month
with Canada’s Senior women’s national team.
TRU WOLFPACK INSIDE THE TEAM
For the second August in a row, the WolfPack
put on an ‘overnight’ volleyball camp, the
largest of its kind in the Interior. Aspiring
players (male and female) from as far away as
Manitoba took in the 2016 camp, which was
run at the TCC, Hillside Stadium and the TRU
Residences. Plans are in the works for the
2017 camp. Contact coach Chad Grimm at
[email protected] for more information.
TRU WOLFPACK ACHIEVMENTS
The WolfPack started their season off in late
August when they took a trip to Oregon. The
team played NCAA Division I and II schools
including Oregon State and Seattle University.
The team did a number of bonding events
including staying the week together in a house.
Photos are courtesy of Kendra Finch.
TRU WOLFPACK TEAM ACTIVITIES
The WolfPack are involved in a number of community initiatives as they
stress to their athletes to have a fully balanced: athletic, academic and
personal life. These initiatives include the Toys 4 Kids event in December,
the SPCA “Paws for a Cause” in September and helping with Terry Fox Runs
in local schools. They also assist with some of the teams in the Kamloops
Volleyball Association club program.
TRU WOLFPACK IN THE COMMUNITY
The WolfPack have four players playing their final seasons in 2016-17. (L-R), Alina Sopizhuk, Morgan Kolasa, Julia
Niemczewska, and Iullia Pakhomenko (Andrew Snucins photo)
TRU WOLFPACK WOMENS VOLLEYBALL
Abby Spratt
Alina Sopizhuk
Avery Pottle
Carly Gunter
Hali Drezet
Iullia Pakhomenko
Julia Niemczewska
Kaitlin Lomas
Kendra Finch
Mikayla Funk
Morgan Kolasa
Rachel Windhorst
Samantha Horth
Samantha Sonnenberg
Sarah Loedell
Savanah Guttman
TRU WOLFPACK WOMENS VOLLEYBALL IN ACTION
TRU WOLFPACK WOMENS VOLLEYBALL IN ACTION
2016 2017
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