Both UNBC Timberwolves soccer squads are being recognized with numerous accolades by Canada West for the 2019-20 season.
Men's keeper Rob Goodey has been named a Canada West 2nd Team All-Star for his stellar play between the pipes for the Timberwolves.
“Rob is a very deserving recipient and an inspiration to young goalkeepers. His time here wasn’t all roses. He had to sit in the shadows of former goalkeepers, all the while he just kept working and giving his best every day,” UNBC coach Steve Simonson said in a release. “He has been an incredible teammate and is now getting his just rewards for all of the time and effort he has put into this game."
He becomes the first goalkeeper in T-Wolves history to ever be named a conference all-star.
Goodey played 11 games this past season allowing 17 goals, a 1.55 GAA, 63 saves, .767 save percentage, three wins, five losses and three ties, placing him fifth in men's Canada West goalkeeper statistics for this year's campaign.
He also finished fifth in save-percentage rankings and goals-against.
YES! @UNBCMSoccer goalkeeper @rgoodey01 has been named a @CanadaWest 2nd Team All-Star! A major congratulations to Rob; the first @UNBC keeper ever to be named a conference all-star. A great leader and a tremendous shot stopper. Proud of you! #gotwolves pic.twitter.com/PQZjdkJESa
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) October 24, 2019
Reid Adams has also been recognized for the men's soccer team by Canada West as part of the Canada West All-Rookie Team.
Adams just finished his freshman season, where he wreaked havoc on defenders with his speed and creative abilities while also holding his ground on the defensive side of the ball.
“Reid has been such a great part of this team this season," Simonson added in the release. "We are so happy that he chose to come to UNBC, and I know he will be a massive part of our program for a long time. He has been a quality player on the field, but also an incredible piece of our chemistry. I am very proud of what he has done in such a short time.”
Adams is the first UNBC soccer player, men or women, to be named to a conference all-rookie squad.
.@UNBC has never had a player make the @CanadaWest All-Rookie Soccer Team. Until now. A major congrats to @UNBCMSoccer's Reid Adams, who was incredible for the TWolves all season long. Excited for four more years of Speed Adams!! #gotwolves pic.twitter.com/Pd0WwS88PL
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) October 24, 2019
The women's programs also received two mentions from Canada West.
UNBC defender Mara McCleary, in her fourth season with the Timberwolves, was a proven force to be reckoned with, earning her a spot on the 2019-20 Canada West 2nd All-Star Team.
The women's program set a new record during the regular season where they allowed only 19 goals, down from 31 in 2018.
“Mara has been a top performer in our program and in Canada West since she arrived here at UNBC,” said Timberwolves coach Neil Sedgwick in the release. “It is wonderful that she has received this recognition for her focus and her effort. Mara deserves this. She has been a major part of the program’s growth and success, and I am thrilled for her.”
McCleary started her Canada West career with the Timberwolves in 2016-17, has started every game of her collegiate career and has won the team's Best Defensive Player Award each year.
She finished the season with one assist and two shots on net.
She has long been one of the best defenders in Western Canada, and now @UNBCWSoccer's Mara McCleary is officially a @CanadaWest All-Star! Congrats, Mara! @UNBC is fortunate to have a player and a person of your quality! #gotwolves pic.twitter.com/7jfgDaCmuN
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) October 24, 2019
The women's team as a whole has also been awarded the 2019 Canada West Fair Play Award, which is given to the team that garners the least amount of cards during the season.
The ladies were only given three yellow cards and no reds throughout the past regular season.
“We have conceded fewer goals than previous years, yet we have had very little discipline issues. This says a lot for what the players do physically, and mentally,” said Sedgwick. “It is a sign of good defending positions and commitment, but also to their focus on their actions, rather than other external factors in the game. I am hugely proud of the team for this.”
We are proud of this one. @UNBCWSoccer was the least penalized team in the conference, w/ just three yellow cards all season, and earning the @CanadaWest Fair Play Award! A @UNBC record-low in goals against, and now this! Coach @neilsedgwick5 has this team playing the right way! pic.twitter.com/Oe0KV0VvrI
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) October 24, 2019
The men finished last in the Canada West Pacific Division standings with a 4-8-3 record and 15 points, while the women came in sixth place in Canada West Pacific Division standings with 13 points and making the Canada West Playoffs for the third consecutive season.
