This year's eight-player UNBC football All-Star game in the last 10 years
UNBC made sports history Thursday when eight members of the Timberwolves football program were named to the U SPORTS Canada Western Conference All-Star teams. Five of them -- Michael Henman, Cody Gysbers, Kensho Ando, Daniel Zadravec and Hagon Kim -- play for the T-Wolves championship men's team, and three -- Kiana Swift, Mara McClary and Paige Payne -- suit for the women's team. a team who was firmly clinging to a postseason spot. The eight all-star selections this season were the most in 10 years of UNBC football history. This season, the T-Wolves have had eight players selected as Canada West All-Stars since UNBC joined the league in 2012. Henman, a T-Wolves forward who set a Canada West record with 19 goals this season, and Gysbers, UNBC . the tailback was named a first-team all-star, Ando and Zadravec were named to the second team and Kim was named to the All-Rookie Team. UNBC sports reporter Rich Abney spoke with UNBC head coach Steve Simonson about this season's all-star players: Michael Henman, F,
th year - 1st Team All Stars “I am so incredibly proud of all of Michael's accomplishments ," Simonson said. . "Not just this year, but every year since he found his way to UNBC. He's a truly exceptional young man and for him to accomplish this season is nothing short of amazing. It's a year I'll never forget." Cody Gysbers, D, 5th year - 1st Team All Stars "Cody has steadily grown into the role he has today in his fifth year with our program," Simonson said. “He is so deserving of this All-Star recognition because he had the strongest year in five major seasons with us. He has battled injuries for a long time and I am happy to see him continue to play, which has led to success at UNBC this year. Kensho Ando, M, 3rd year - 2nd Team All-Star "Kensho is definitely a big part of UNBC's success this year," Simonson said. "His type of player can often go unnoticed because he is not always effective in the obvious areas like goals or assists. His defensive measures are absolutely exceptional and he deserves recognition. I am excited for Kenny." Daniel Zadravec, G, 3rd year - 2nd Team All-Star "Dan has shown the ability we knew he had when we brought him to UNBC," Simonson said. "He was always an important part of the goaltending team when he arrived, but now he has matured into the best starting GK in Canada West and I couldn't be happier for him." Hagon Kim, D, 1st - All-Rookie Team "We are so happy to have Hagon at UNBC," Simonson said. "He is playing beyond his freshman status and has shown not only great quality, but also a great ability to adapt to our team. He is also an incredible young man and we look forward to more successful years when he arrives. At UNBC. Here. is the complete list of Canada West All-Stars Men's T-Wolves - The team finished the Canada West's all-time best regular season (7-6-3, third in the Pacific Division) and will face the University of Alberta Golden Bears in the first round on Saturday at Edmonton (1:15 PT). Playoff UNBC Women (5-6-3) finished sixth in the Pacific Division and needs a top-five finish to end the postseason. Swift, in her fourth year at center, once again led the T-wolves in every defensive category and becomes the first UNBC women's soccer player to make the Canada West first team. McClary repeated his second-team All-Star performance in 2019, joining Payne on the second team. T-wolves women's head coach Neil Sedgwick had this to say about his stars: Kiana Swift, M,
th year - 1st Team All-Star “A great year for Kiana since her debut with the Tonga national team in the summer , an amazing season. and now recognition from the Canada West coaches," said Sedgwick. "Kiana statistically led the conference in almost every defensive area the last two years. More importantly, Kiana's contribution to the team's intentions allows her teammates to play to their strengths. I am very happy for Kiana today. Mara McCleary, D, 5th - 2nd Team All-Star “Mara helped change the profile of the program during her time at UNBC. I am delighted that Mara is receiving this recognition for her tireless efforts, dependable performance and standard lifestyle both on the court and in the classroom," said Sedgwick. "It has been amazing to watch the progression of a BCSPL junior to a college career. Mara left an indelible mark on the UNBC program. Paige Payne, F, 5th year - 2nd Team All-Star "From Kitimat to All-Star. "I' I so proud of Paige happy because his passion for the game and personal development has continued to be at the highest level of his entire career," said Sedgwick. "Paige causes problems for the opposition in his efforts to help the team, and his scoring. this year was vital to our success as a program. Definitely a standout player in the conference and will be sorely missed by our program.
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