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Location: WolfPack Colours: Head Coach Kamloops, BC, Canada Black, Orange Ray Chadwick Website: tru.ca Affiliation: Years as Head Coach 15 Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference Phone 250 371-5671 Founded: 1970 Email [email protected] Enrollment: League website: ccbc.pointstreaksites.com/view/ccbc/ 13,443 (on campus), Assistant Coach 25,754 (total) Location: Frank Fisico Kamloops, BC, Canada Years as Assistant Coach: 2 President: Dr. Alan Shaver Website: Sports Information Officer gowolfpack.ca School Colours: Larry Read Royal Blue & Sage Nickname: Phone 250.377.6117 WolfPack Fax 250.371.5672 Director of Athletics: Email [email protected] Curtis Atkinson Mascot: [email protected] Wolfie Cell 250.819.5255 250.828.5273 Athletic Therapist & Trainer Athletics Website: Kevin Brechin gowolfpack.tru.ca 250.314-5000 [email protected] Twitter: @GoTRU WolfPack Instagram: GoTRUWolfPack Athletics & Recreation Photos: Assistant Facility Coordinator Andrew Snucins, Allan Douglas, Jon Shephard Larry Read, Len Hodder 250.371.5670 [email protected] Proof reader: Moira Laidlaw PR: Jordy Cunningham Athletics & Recreation Secretary Camilla Dahl Webcast Play by Play: 250.828.5009 James Matthews, [email protected] Sam Neufeld, Kashara Atkins Associate Director of Development Diana Major Phone 250.852.7139 Cell 250.320.0954 Email [email protected] 2 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK 2018 TRU WOLFPACK MEN'S BASEBALL
There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the Spring 2018 The WolfPack has a number of veterans who lead an infield and Thompson Rivers University WolfPack baseball team. Again this outfield deep in talent. They include Taylor Van Ham from Medicine year, coach Ray Chadwick has scoured the country looking for top Hat, AB, Josh Iannetti from Fort McMuray, AB, Nick Peters from talent. In addition, he has a number of core veterans who have Maple Ridge, BC, and Qwinn Nesplak from White Rock, BC. returned to the team after losing the championship final of the 2017 New faces who should provide top performances include Justin Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference. Beaumont from Winnipeg, MB, Jackson Dartnell also from Winnipeg, Tyler Hodder from Fort McMurray, AB is back for his third year MB and Zac Comeault from Maple Ridge, BC. All three have spent with the program and will again be the team’s number one starting time with the University of Winnipeg Wesmen baseball program. pitcher. Hodder has been nothing short of brilliant in his first two Chadwick is looking for big outings from sophomores Aaron seasons of CCBC competition. A two time all-star, he has also Lemoine and Adam Filmon, both from Winnipeg, MB. Rookies Matt possessed the league’s best ERA. Pidlisecky from Abbotsford, BC and Josh Bromley from Cranbrook, Other all-stars back for 2018 are infielder Malik James from Woodby, BC have also been highly touted. ON, designated hitter Vance Fode from Bow Island, AB, and infielder The WolfPack will again have Spring Training in Arizona and will and utility player Josh Hillis from Calgary, AB. be hosting the CCBC year-end tournament which doubles as the Josh Hillis and fellow utility player Jordy Cunningham from Delta, BC National championships at Norbrock Stadium in May. are the lone graduating players in 2018. Chadwick has a strong pitching staff anchored by Hodder. Other veterans expected to provide big contributions are Scott Wood from Stratford, ON, Regan Gillis from Fort McMurray, AB, Dillon Ferguson from Kirkland, WA, Josh Snider from Moses Lake, WA, and Joe Siniscalchi from Burnaby, BC.
2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 3 SPRING 2018 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
DATE TEAM LOCATION CITY TIME SCORE * 15-Feb-18 Chandler/Gilbert Chandler, AZ 6:00 pm * 16-Feb-18 Grand Canyon Mesa, AZ 12:00 pm * 16-Feb-18 Grand Canyon Masa, AZ 2:00 pm 17-Feb-18 Arizona State Club Team AZ 10:00 am * 16-Feb-18 Grand Canyon Scottsdale, AZ 2:30 pm * 18-Feb-18 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ 12:00 pm * 19-Feb-18 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ 3:00 pm * 20-Feb-18 Grand Canyon TBA, AZ 2:30 pm * 21-Feb-18 Yavapai Community College Prescott, AZ 12:00 pm * 21-Feb-18 Yavapai Community College Prescott, AZ 2:00 pm * 22-Feb-18 Paradise Valley Community College Scottsdale, AZ 3:00 pm * 24-Feb-18 Langley Blaze 6:00 pm * 3-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 1:00 pm * 3-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 3:00 pm * 4-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 11:00 am * 4-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 1:00 pm * 10-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 7:00 pm * 11-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 1:00 pm * 11-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 3:00 pm * 12-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 11:00 am * 12-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 1:00 pm * 17-Mar-18 Olympic Community College Bremerton, WA 1:00 pm * 17-Mar-18 Olympic Community College Bremerton, WA 3:00 pm * 18-Mar-18 Olympic Community College Bremerton, WA 11:00 am * 18-Mar-18 Olympic Community College BremertonWA, 1:00 pm 24-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 1:00 pm 24-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 3:00 pm 25-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 1:00 pm * 25-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 3:00 pm 31-Mar-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamloops, BC 1:00 pm 31-Mar-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamloops, BC 3:00 pm 1-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamloops, BC 11:00 am 1-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamoops, BC 1:00 pm 7-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Norbrock Kamloops, BC 1:00 pm 7-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Norbrock Kamloops, BC 3:00 pm 8-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Elks Stadium Kelowna, BC 1:00 pm 8-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Elks Stadium Kelowna, BC 3:00 pm 14-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 14-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 6:00 pm 15-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 10:00 am 15-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 12:00 pm 21-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 1:00 pm 21-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 3:00 pm 22-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 11:00 am 22-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 1:00 pm 24-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Norbrock Kamloops, BC 3:00 pm 28-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 1:00 pm 28-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 3:00 pm 29-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 11:00 am 29-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 1:00 pm 2-May-18 OC Coyotes Elks StadiumKelowna , BC 3:00 pm 5-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 5-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 6:00 pm 6-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 10:00 am 6-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 12:00 pm 9-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 10-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 11-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 12-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm
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RAY CHADWICK FRANK FISICO HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH/ATHLETIC TRAINER Chadwick is entering his 15th season as head coach of the WolfPack Fisico is coming into his 2nd year as a coach. He aims to work with baseball team and his ability to judge talent and baseball knowledge WolfPack players to reduce and prevent injury. Frank recently is nationally recognized. He played pro ball for 13 years with the finished playing for four years with the WolfPack and he now helps Anaheim Angels, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and the Kansas Athletic Therapist Kevin Brechin with the other TRU teams during the City Royals. He also played professionally in Italy, Mexico, Venezuela, fall and winter. Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Under his direction, the WolfPack won CCBC titles in 2005, 2007 and 2009 with runner-up finishes in 2006, 2008 and 2010. 2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 5 SPRING 2018 ROSTER
# NAME POS B/T HT WT DOB HOMETOWN
1 Bryant Jameus UTL/RHP R/R 5’10” 160 Aug 05/97 Kamloops BC
2 Dillon Ferguson RHP R/R 5’7” 155 Jun 02/97 Kirkland WA
3 Nick Bolt OF L/R 5’10” 155 Jul 19/97 Brooks AB
4 Josh Hillis INF R/R 5’10” 175 Jul 30/95 Calgary AB
5 Brad Bitz INF R/R 5’9” 140 Jul 01/95 Calgary AB
6 Malik James INF R/R 5’8” 190 May 16/98 Woodby ON
7 Kyron Smith INF L/R 5’10” 160 Jul 29/98 Maple Ridge BC
8 Lucas Lott OF L/R 5’9” 190 Sept 08/98 Kamloops BC
9 Liam Rihela INF L/R 6’1” 190 Jul 07/96 White Rock BC
10 Taylor Van Ham INF R/R 6’1” 180 Dec 27/95 Medicine Hat AB
11 Matt Pidlisecky INF R/R 5’10” 180 Jul 25/99 Abbottsford BC
13 Qwinn Nesplak RHP R/R 6’1” 195 Sept 19/97 White Rock BC
14 Robert Scarr OF R/R 5’10” 165 Jun 16/96 Tsawwassen BC
16 Jacob Bromley OF L/R 5’10” 185 Jun 07/98 Cranbrook BC
17 Josiah Williams OF L/R 5’10” 145 Apr 07/99 Maple Ridge BC
18 Mike Bauer INF R/R 6’1” 155 May 05/99 Surrey BC
19 Nick Peters INF R/R 5’10” 200 Feb 05/98 Maple Ridge BC
20 Connor McKenzie C R/R 5’11” 190 Jul 15/97 Kamloops BC
21 Adam Filmon UTL/RHP R/R 6’4” 185 May 18/98 Winnipeg MB
22 Josh Iannetti C R/R 5’9” 170 Jun 28/97 Fort McMurray AB
23 Cole Paquin OF/RHP R/R 6’1” 205 Mar 08/96 Winnipeg MB
25 Aaron Lemoine LHP/1B L/L 6’2” 200 Jan 05/98 Winnipeg MB
26 Jack Suhai OF/RHP R/R 6’1” 180 Feb 13/99 Medicine Hat AB
27 Zac Comeault INF R/R 5’7” 165 Sept 23/97 Maple Ridge BC
28 Scott Wood LHP L/L 5’9” 170 Apr 18/95 Stratford ON
29 Jackson Dartnell C/OF R/R 6’3” 220 Jun 15/97 Winnipeg MB
30 Yutaro Takasaki OF L/R 5’10” 165 Aug 29/93 Tahara, Japan
31 Matt Richards INF R/R 5’11” 150 Feb 04/99 Grand Prairie AB
32 Rhys McKenzie INF R/R 5’10” 160 Jun 13/99 Kamloops BC
33 Jordy Cunningham OF R/R 5’8” 155 Jan 23/95 Delta BC
34 Josh Snider LHP/1B L/L 6’2” 230 Sept 14/93 Moses Lake WA
35 Noah Foufoulas C/INF R/R 5’7” 140 May 01/99 Vernon BC
36 Justin Beaumont LHP L/L 6’4” 200 Mar 31/97 Winnipeg MB
37 Joe Siniscalchi OF/RHP R/R 6’4” 205 Feb 06/98 Burnaby BC
44 Tyler Moskalyk RHP R/R 6’2” 205 Jul 31/94 Thunder Bay ON
45 Eric Turner OF/RHP R/R 6’2” 175 Jul 01/99 Grand Prairie AB
51 Kurtis Wall OF R/R 6’1” 160 Aug 17/99 Vernon BC
52 Tyler Hodder RHP/1B L/R 6’4” 245 Jun 02/97 Fort McMurray AB
55 Regan Gillis RHP R/R 6’4” 230 Oct 16/94 Fort McMurray AB
57 Vance Fode 1B L/R 6’3” 270 Oct 09/97 Bow Island AB
24 Ray Chadwick Head Coach 22 Frank Ingram Asst Coach
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FRONT ROW (L-R): SECOND ROW (L-R): THIRD ROW (L-R): FOURTH ROW (L-R): Nick Peters, Matt Richards, Yutaro Takasaki, Brad Bitz, Aaron Lemoine, Taylor Van Ham, Josh Snider, Tyler Moskalyk, Zach Comeau, Dillon Ferguson, Josiah Williams, Josh Iannetti, Michael Bauer, Qwinn Nesplak, Jackson Dartnell, Regan Gillis, Frank Fisico (Assistant Coach), Lucas Lott, Jacob Bromley, Liam Rihela, Josh Hillis, Joseph Siniscalchi, Tyler Hodder, Ray Chadwick (Head Coach), Scott Wood, Bryant Jameus, Connor McKenzie , Malik James, Justin Beaumont, Vance Fode, Kyron Smith, Jordy Cunningham, Matt Pidlisecky, Jack Suhai Rhys McKenzie, Eric Turner, Kurtis Wall Adam Filmon, Cole Paquin Noah Foufoulas, Robert Scarr MISSING: Nick Bolt
CCBC ALL-STARS The WolfPack have four players returning to the team this year who were CCBC all-stars in 2017:
(L-R) Vance Fode, Josh Hillis, Malik James, Tyler Hodder (Andrew Snucins photo)
2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 7 SPRING 2018 PLAYER PROFILES
1 BRYANT JAMEUS 2 DILLON 3 NICK BOLT (JAY-MUS) FERGUSON Brooks Alberta (Brooks Composite) Kamloops, BC (Valleyview Secondary) 5’10” Outfielder 5’10” Utility/Right Handed Pitcher Kirkland, WA w 2nd year (Arts) 1st year (Business) 5’7” Right Handed Pitcher 20 years old 20 years old 3rd year (General Studies) Parent’s Names: Lana Butier & Craig Bolt Parent’s names: Shelley & Bert 20 years old Parent’s names: Michelle & Curtis Nick comes to the ‘Pack from the Vauxhall Spurs. Bryant was named the top pitcher at the 2014 His team won the district championship for three provincial championships while a member of the Ferguson was the number two pitcher in the straight years (2014-16). Nick hit .326 with 44 hits, Kamloops River Dogs. If he could play for another WolfPack starting rotation in 2017. He started 1 homerun, 15 stolen bases, 12 doubles and 32 RBI. varsity team it would be basketball. Something six games and pitched 42.1 innings, striking out He says if he could play for another TRU team it his teammates might not know about Bryant is a team high 43, surrendering 43 runs and 52 hits. would be men’s basketball because they get free that he can cook. His biggest influence was the He wound up with a 2-2 record with an ERA of 5.31. shoes. Nick played competitive hockey growing late Roy Halliday because he was a great pitcher Dillon played soccer in elementary and middle up. Something that people might not know about for the Blue Jays. Bryant enjoys hockey and school. What Dillon likes best about being a Nick is that he makes “the best pasta.” Two of his basketball. His favourite number is the number member of the ‘Pack is the atmosphere his team former Vauxhall teammates – Jaydon Wonder and one. His favourite colour is blue and he enjoys creates before a game. His favourite visiting field Ryan Marshall – are now playing with PBA. Nick’s rap music. Jim Carrey is his favourite actor is Elks Stadium in Kelowna because of the field biggest influence is his father because of his work with Dumb and Dumber his favourite movie. If conditions. His greatest moment as a member ethic and success. He enjoys hip hop music and he could dine with a famous person it would be of the WolfPack came in the Fall of 2017 when the Kendrick Lamar is his favourite singer. Nick’s go- Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers team shut out UBC in exhibition play. His advice to karaoke song is “Bump and Grind” by R. Kelly. because Bryant considers him to be the best to new players is to enjoy every game because Kevin Hart is his favourite actor. pitcher in the league. Bryant says his favourite they go by fast. Matt Damon is Dillon’s favourite visiting stadium is Elks Stadium in Kelowna actor and Straight out of Compton is his favourite because he always pitches well there. If you saw movie. If he could dine with a famous person Bryant at karaoke he would be singing “Party for it would be singer Jay-Z (his favourite) and not Two” by Shania Twain. His advice to rookies would the Kamloops Blazer/Las Vegas Golden Knight be, “Don’t let the time you have playing university goalie Dillon Ferguson (they have never met but baseball pass you by.” spell their names the same way). Dillon’s mother Michelle played soccer at Western Washington University. His biggest influence is his favourite baseball player former Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez.
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4 JOSH HILLIS 5 BRADLEY BITZ 6 MALIK JAMES Calgary, AB (Holy Trinity High) Calgary, AB (Bishop O’Byrne High) Whitby, ON (Sinclair Secondary) 5’10” Infielder 5’9” Infielder 5’8” Infielder 5th year (Business) 3rd year (Open Studies) 2nd year (General Studies) 22 years old 22 years old 19 years old Parent’s Names: Monica & Cam Parent’s Names: Andrea & Brian Parent’s names: Angela & Garnett
Josh was a CCBC all-star in 2017 and was the Bradley originally came to the WolfPack as a Malik committed to the WolfPack in May, 2016 poster boy for the WolfPack baseball program’s catcher but will patrol the infield in 2018. He was after coming to Kamloops to play in a weekend promotional items last year. Josh’s greatest the MVP of his club team in 2011 and 2012. He was tournament with many other current TRU players. sports moment was when the WolfPack won the also named his junior teams defensive player of He was a CCBC 2nd team all-star in his rookie CCBC Championship in 2012. His fondest sports the year in 2013. If he could play for another TRU season and appeared in 27 games hitting .329. moment was when his high school team won a varsity team it would be volleyball since he played He had 82 plate appearances scoring 12 runs, national championship. Josh enjoys skiing and volleyball and hockey growing up. Brad’s greatest notching 27 hits including six doubles and a triple, hockey. He wears his favourite number: 4. Josh sports moment came in 2010 when he scored an 11 RBI and two stolen bases. Malik played the likes the colour red and his favourite actress is overtime goal in hockey against a team from the previous two seasons (2015, 2016) for the Ontario Jennifer Anniston. His favourite visiting field United States. His fondest sports moment was Yankees and plays both second and third base. is Foothills Stadium in Calgary because his when he scored the winning run in a come-from- He was a high school all-star in his first year and friends and family can see him play. His greatest behind victory in the playoffs. What you might won the “Most Significant Contribution” Award in influence is his parents because of all the not know about Brad is that he likes to cook. His his freshman year of high school as well. He was sacrifices they have made for them. hobbies include racing, hockey, volleyball and a Tournament 12 winner in his sophomore year basketball. Brad’s biggest influence is St. Louis and won the Ontario high school baseball title in Cardinals catcher Jodi Molina. He originally was his first year. His greatest sports moment came number 59 before switching to number 5 last year. last season with the WolfPack when he hit two His favourite colour is red. Brad likes hip hop and homers in one game. The most influential person rap music, and J Cole is his favourite artist. His in his life is his father Garnett who instilled great dream job would be in pro baseball. His favourite values and morals in him as well as teaching him community event is the KMBA clinic because he what is truly important in life. Malik likes hip hop gets to help younger players with their skills. His and rap and his favourite movie is Space Jam. greatest moment as a member of the WolfPack One thing his teammates don’t know about Malik was nearly defeating PBA in last year’s playoffs. is that he plays the guitar. If he were a super His favourite visiting park is Foothills Stadium in hero, Malik would be “Mega Chicken.” His go-to Calgary because it’s his home town. His words song at Karaoke would be “Bartender” by T-Pain. of advice to younger players, “Enjoy it. It goes by Malik’s favourite colour is red. His fondest sports quick.” moment is hitting his first ever home run in 2009 at age 11. His favourite visiting field is Elks Stadium in Kelowna. His greatest moment as a member of the WolfPack was finishing second at the CCBC championships in 2017.
2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 9 SPRING 2018 PLAYER PROFILES
7 KYRON SMITH 8 LUCAS LOTT 9 LIAM RIHELA Maple Ridge, BC (Samuel Robinson Kamloops, BC (South Kamloops Secondary) White Rock, BC (Earl Marriott Secondary) Technical) 5’9” Infielder 6’1” Infielder 5’10” Infielder 2nd year (Fine Arts) 1st year (Business) 2nd year (Arts) 20 years old 21 years old 22 years old Parent’s Names: Linda & Lloyd Parents Names: Jerri & Harry Parents Names: Bonnie & Brad Lucas appeared in four games in his rookie Liam attended Trinity University (NCAA Division Kyron had 10 at-bats in the five games he played campaign and had six at-bats. He played minor III) in 2014-15. He played competitive hockey during his rookie season with a batting average baseball in Kamloops and last played for the and volleyball growing up. His greatest sports of .200 and two hits. Kyron played his last minor Midget River Dogs under Sean Wandler. When moment was going to the NCAA Division III World baseball game for the Ridge Meadows Royals Lucas played with the River Dogs, they won back- Series with Trinity in 2014. He enjoys fishing and where they won the provincial championship to-back silver medals in the BC Baseball College snowboarding. Liam enjoys country music and in 2015. One of his teammates growing up was Prep League (2014-2015). If Lucas could play for Bentley Gilbert is his favourite singer. current WolfPack infielder Nick Peters as well another TRU varsity team it would be soccer as Jake Newberry of PBA. His favourite sport because he says he is too short for volleyball or other than baseball is hockey and he played rep basketball. His greatest sports moment was in hockey growing up in Ridge Meadows. Kyron’s a 2015 provincial semifinal game making a diving favourite movie is The Sandlot and Will Ferrell is catch to win. What his teammates likely don’t his favourite actor. If he were singing karaoke, know about Lucas is that he is fluent in French. Kyron would be belting out “Don’t Stop Believin’” He played junior baseball with current teammates by Journey and his favourite style of music is hip Connor McKenzie and Bryant Jameus along with hop. His favourite colour is red and he is wearing Riley Jepson (UFV). Lucas’s cousin played for his favourite number with the WolfPack: 7. If Canada’s Olympic women’s hockey team in 1998, he could dine with a celebrity it would be actor 2002, 2006 and 2010. His grandmother is his Mark Wahlberg. Spitz Stadium in Lethbridge is biggest influence because she taught him to keep his favourite visiting ball park. His brother Kale is going when things get tough. Lucas’ favourite his biggest influence because he’s the one who number is 9 and he likes the colour blue. He likes got him into sports. Kyron’s dream job is to be a any music except for country music and Drake is professional athlete. his favourite artist. The Hangover is his favourite movie with Kevin Hart and Missy Peregrym being his favourite actor and actress. His dream job is to become a physiotherapist. Elks Stadium in Kelowna is Lucas’s favourite visiting park. His greatest moment as a member of the WolfPack was being in the CCBC championship game in 2017.
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10 TAYLOR 11 MATT 13 QUINTON VAN HAM PIDLISECKY NESPLAK (NES-PACK) Medicine Hat, AB (Medicine Hat High) Abbotsford, BC (MEI) White Rock, BC (Vancouver College/ 6’1” Infielder 5’10” Infielder Christopher Columbus) 2nd year (Arts) 1st year (Business) 6’1” Pitcher Parents’ names: Anita & Adrian 19 years old 3rd year (Business) Parents Names: Dianne & Mike Parents’ names: Allison & Richard Taylor saw regular action last season after ‘red shirting’ in 2016. He hit .204 with 25 at bats in Matt committed to the WolfPack in May, 2017. Quinton appeared in only two games in his 12 games, scoring four runs, hitting a double He played for the Abbotsford Senior Cardinals rookie campaign with the WolfPack having only and a triple and driving in four runs as well as and was a member of his high school’s golf team. one at-bat and driving in a run. He attended the stealing two bases. His fondest sports moment His greatest sports moment was hitting the University of Oregon in 2017 after completing came in 2016 when he went with the ‘Pack to homerun that sent his team to the playoffs in grade 12 both at Vancouver College and Arizona for spring training. What most of his minor baseball. Matt’s parents are his biggest Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, teammates don’t know is that Taylor likes to influence. His favourite colour is blue and his Florida. His team there won the 8A State collect action figures. He loves baseball because favourite musical artist is Post Malone. Matt’s Championship. His minor baseball team won of its unpredictability. If he could play for another dream is to play baseball in the Major Leagues. If the Provincial and Wester Canadian Bantam WolfPack team it would be basketball and his he could dine with a celebrity it would be former “AA” championship and the BC Bantam “AAA” minor baseball teammate Austin Schibler plays U.S. President Barack Obama. His favourite title. Quinton says he would like to play for the for PBA. His biggest role models are his parents karaoke song is “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line. TRU basketball team if he weren’t with baseball as they’ve supported him through everything. because the game has, in his words, “serious hype He lists Beyblades as his hobby and blue is his and [the players] always wear ‘nice kicks’”. His favourite colour. He likes all music but Shania greatest sports moments are winning the Bantam Twain is his favourite artist and her song “Whose “AAA’ provincials and playing in the nationals and Bed Have Your Boots Been Under” is his favourite winning the Florida State 8A title. His personal karaoke song. Moneyball is Taylor’s favourite greatest sports moment came when he closed movie. If he were a superhero he would be a provincial championship game on a strike out. “Van Slam” and have super strength. Taylor’s His favourite visiting park is Foothills Stadium favourite community event is the 100 inning game in Calgary. Quinton really likes cheering the playing against small children. Spitz Stadium in ‘Pack volleyball and basketball teams on at their Lethbridge is his favourite visiting ball park. games. What people most likely don’t know about Quinton is that he plays the piano and that he is a level 6 pianist. Quinton likes all music with Young Dolph being his favourite artist. The movie Hacksaw Ridge is his favourite. His words to rookies would be “Get your singing pipes ready.”
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14 ROBERT SCARR 16 JACOB 17 JOSIAH Tsawwassen, BC (South Delta Secondary) 5’10” Outfield BROMLEY WILLIAMS 3rd year (Business) Cranbrook, BC (Mount Baker Secondary) Maple Ridge, BC (North Surrey Secondary) 20 years old 5’10” Outfielder/Pitcher 5’10” Outfielder Parents Names: Mary Ann & Mike 1st year (Arts) 1st year (Business) 19 years old 18 years old Robert appeared in four league games in 2017. Parent’s names: Melanie & Jeff Parents Names: Kim & Avry That was the same amount of games he got into in 2016 (where he hit 2.50). He red-shirted in Jacob committed to the WolfPack in June Josiah played with Ridge Meadows minor 2015 but Robert was named the WolfPack’s most 2017. He played the last four seasons with the baseball before joining the ‘Pack. If he could be a improved player that year. His father played rugby Cranbrook “A” Bandits (Montana American part of another TRU varsity team it would either at UBC. His favourite movie is “The Departed” and Legion). In 2016-17, he appeared in 26 games, had be basketball or cross country as he played both Jennifer Aniston is his favourite actress. Robert’s 29 hits, 23 singles, four doubles, two triples and sports as well as soccer growing up. His greatest favourite number is 14 and he likes the colour 18 runs batted in. His batting average was .367 sports moment came when his team won a red. He says the best part of being a member of and he had an on base percentage of .474. Jacob national championship in 2013. He played minor the WolfPack is the camaraderie of the team. If was a good hockey player and was an “AP” for the baseball with current TRU teammate Nick Peters. he could play for another varsity team it would KIJHL Kimberley Dynamiters. Jacob’s greatest Josiah enjoys outdoor activities. His dream job be soccer because he played it in high school, sports moment came in his last year of minor is to become a pilot. Remember the Titans is though he also played hockey, football and rugby hockey (2016), when, with his team down 3-2 with Josiah’s favourite movie. His go-to karaoke song growing up. The 100 inning game is his favourite a minute left, he chipped the puck in and took is Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers. community event. a hit. His best friend scored and tied the game (which they later won). He played junior baseball with Tyler Thorn of the University of Calgary. His father is his greatest influence. Jacob’s second cousin played in the NHL with the Sabres, the Canucks, and the Jets (goalie Gary Bromley). He enjoys video games, hiking and golf. His favourite colour is blue and his favourite number is nine. Jacob’s favourite singer is Micheal Buble. Matthew McConnaughey is his favourite actor and Interstellar is one of his favourite movies.
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18 MICHAEL BAUER 19 NICK PETERS 20 CONNOR Surrey, BC (North Surrey Secondary) Maple Ridge, BC (Maple Ridge Secondary) 6’1” Infielder 5’10” Infielder MCKENZIE 1st year (Arts) 2nd year (Electrical) Kamloops, BC (Norkam Secondary) 18 years old 20 years old 5’11” Catcher Parents Names: Sue & Ralph Parent Name: Diana & Bruce 3rd year (Arts) 20 years old Michael played minor baseball with Whalley and Nick appeared in seven games in his rookie Parents Names: Deanna & Brad with Team BC in 2017. With Whalley, he played in season with a .167 batting average and two five straight national championships finishing hits. He played in 2016 with the Ridge Meadows Connor hit .270 in his first season with the second three times. Michael played competitive Cardinals. In 2015, his team won the provincial WolfPack (2017). He hit one homer and had four soccer growing up and if he were to play on a title, and in 2016 won silver medal at provincials. RBI and two stolen bases in the 14 games he TRU WolfPack team other than baseball, it would Nick was a soccer player growing up and played played. Connor transferred to TRU after playing be soccer. He also was part of the Team BC for the U-18 Gold West Coast Auto Group FC. He and going to school in 2015-16 at the University Ultimate Frisbee team and was captain of his high also played rugby. His greatest sports moment of the Fraser Valley. He is related to former school volleyball team. Michael’s greatest sports was a walk off homer in the semifinals of the WolfPack players Adam and Blayne Halland and memory was playing for Team BC for five years provincials. What most of his teammates don’t his brother Rhys has joined the WolfPack this (2012-17) in baseball. What most of his teammates know about Nick is that he likes to cook. Nick’s year. Connor was a member of Team BC in 2014. don’t know is that he can do a standing backflip. favourite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio. He likes the His dream job is to be a professor and he likes His biggest influence is his family because of music of Drake and loves hip hop. Nick’s favourite alternative music. Connor’s favourite movie is their support and encouragement. Michael is number is 19 and he is partial to the colour green. Without a Paddle. related to bronze medal Olympic swimmer Kevin His favourite movie is Stepbrothers. If he were Drazinger of Kelowna, BC and is a qualified life at karaoke he would be singing Sir Elton John’s guard. He enjoys trampoline, sports and video “Rocket Man.” games. His favourite colour is green. Michael enjoys rap and pop music and Lil Uzi Vert is his favourite artist. His dream job would be as a professional athlete. Wolf of Wall Street is his favourite movie with Leonardo DiCaprio being his favourite actor. If he could dine with a celebrity it would be Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson because Michael thinks he is funny and a cool guy. When he is out at karaoke, Michael is likely singing “Tick Tock” by Ke$ha.
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21 ADAM FILMON 22 JOSH IANNETTI 25 AARON LEMOINE (I-A-NETT-EE) Winnipeg, MB (St Paul’s High School) Winnipeg, MB (Kelvin High) 5’10” Pitcher Fort McMurray, AB 6’1” Pitcher 2nd year (Business) (Father Patrick Mercredi High) 2nd year (Arts) 18 years old 5’9” catcher 18 years old Parents Names: Lana & Gregg 3rd year (Business) Parents Names: Kristen and Keith Wilson & 20 years old Dave Lemoine Adam was a highly sought after recruit for the Parents Names: Diane & Dutche WolfPack in 2017. He played for the Winnipeg Aaron was a highly sought after recruit in 2016. South Chiefs last spring and was a member of Josh appeared in 15 games last year and had He pitched in seven games his rookie season and Team Manitoba in 2014 and 2015. His club team 48 at bats with an average of .250. He had 12 had an ERA of 6.51 giving up eight runs, striking won the Western Canadian championship in 2016. hits, scored five times, walked four times, and out nine in 9.2 innings of work. He played minor Adam hit .420 last summer with a .490 on base had nine RBI. In 2016, his rookie year, Josh hit baseball with and against current teammate Adam percentage. He had 55 hits, 15 doubles, 2 triples, .167 as a pinch hitter appearing 24 times at Filmon. He was part of the 2014 Winnipeg city and 28 RBI. He had a .565 hitting percentage the plate scoring 2 runs, having four hits and champion team and the 2015 provincial finalists, in 38 games making 149 plate appearances. two RBI. If he could be a part of another TRU the North Winnipeg Pirates. Aaron played last His grandfather is former longtime Manitoba varsity team it would be swimming as he is a summer for the St. Boniface Legionnaires. If he Premier Gary Filmon. Adam played basketball registered lifeguard. He played rep hockey in could play for another TRU varsity team it would and volleyball in high school. His greatest Fort McMurray until age 17. He was part of the be swimming because he loves the water. Aaron sports moment was winning the Western “Fort Mac Quartet” on the WolfPack last year played hockey from 2002-16 and played for his Championships in 2016. Adam’s pregame ritual along with current teammate Tyler Hodder and high school hockey team, the Kelvin Clippers. His is to devour a Tim Horton’s breakfast sandwich. ex-teammates Regan Gillis and John Young. He fondest personal sporting moments came playing His father Gregg played five years of Canada West says his biggest influence is veteran Josh Hillis baseball with his cousin and having his dad and basketball at the University of Manitoba and he because of the way he works hard to keep the uncle coaching them. Aaron grew up playing is Adam’s biggest influence. Adam’s favourite team’s spirits up with his great enthusiasm. alongside current teammates Adam Filmon and singer is Travis Scott although his favourite type If he were a super hero, Josh would be called Justin Beaumont. His father played semi pro of music is rap. His favourite number is two and “Boomerball” and utilize his belly to bounce baseball in Australia. Aaron was a Level 5 bowling his favourite colour is blue. Adam likes sci-fi: his people away. His go-to Karaoke song is “It champion in 2009. He played minor baseball with favourite movie is Mike and Dave Need Wedding G Ma”. His favourite community work is Mount Royal volleyball player Ted Glass and VIBI’s Dates. If he were at karaoke he would be singing supporting the TRU basketball and volleyball Matt Johnson. His cousin Chris is a football player Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the USA”. Elks Stadium in teams at their home games. His favourite at the University of Manitoba. If you see Aaron Kelowna is his favourite visiting ball park because visiting field is UBC. Josh enjoys classic rock at karaoke he might be singing “Party in the USA” of the outfield. and he likes The Rolling Stones. His favourite by Miley Cyrus. Jonah Hill is his favourite actor number is 22 and his favourite movie is How the and “Superbad” is his favourite movie. He has Grinch Stole Christmas. three relatives who have been inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame: his uncles Rick and Hank Lemoine and his father, Dave. Aaron lists his step father Keith as his greatest influence for inspiring him to stay on top of his studies and sports and to be a responsible person.
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26 JACK SUHAI 27 ZACHERY 28 SCOTT WOOD (SUC-HIGH) COMEAULT Stratford, ON Medicine Hat Alberta (Stratford Central Secondary) (COMO) (Margaret Murray High) 5’10” Pitcher 6’1” Outfielder/Pitcher Pitt Meadows, BC 4th year (Arts) 1st year (Science) (Pitt Meadows Secondary) 23 years old 19 years old 5’7” Infielder Parents Names: Jody & Brian Parents Names: Deanne & Kevin 3rd year (Commerce) 20 years old Scott had a 1-3 record in 2017 with an ERA of 6.69. He Jack joins the WolfPack after playing in 2016-17 Parents Names: Sandra & Rey started five of six games with one complete game. He with the McCoy Colts and the Moose Monarchs. pitched 39 innings and surrendered 32 runs, walking He played competitive hockey growing up. Jack’s Zachery, along with Jackson Dartnell and Justin 18 and striking out 38. Scott attended Lakehead greatest sports moment came when his team Beaumont, all joined the WolfPack from the now Community College in Ohio (2013-15) before coming to made it to the semifinals of the Alberta Provincial defunct University of Winnipeg program this TRU. In his second year there, Scott made the Dean’s championships. One thing his teammates don’t past summer. His greatest sports moments List. His fondest moment came last year in the CCBC know about Jack is that he sang and acted in a came when his team won the BC championships championship final, he was pitching in the bottom of the musical. Minor baseball teammate Dylan Koenly in 2007 and 2010. His brother Reegan played on ninth with two out and the bases loaded against PBA’s is with Okanagan College. His father Kevin is the national lacrosse team and at Ohio State best hitter, whom he managed to strike out. He said the his biggest influence for his hard work ethic. University and his sister was a national team only bad thing was that the WolfPack lost. Scott enjoys Jack enjoys fishing, camping, and hunting. His gymnast. Zachery’s favourite colour is red and his biking, hiking and snowboarding. His favourite TV show favourite colour is green and his dream job is to be favourite actress is Margot Robbie. If you were is The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and his dream job is to play a professional baseball player. He enjoys rock and to see him at karaoke, he would likely be singing professional baseball. Scott’s favourite community roll, though his favourite artist is Eminem. Jack’s “Country Roads” by the late John Denver. event was playing against the special Olympic baseball favourite movie is the Pirates of the Caribbean team. The most offbeat thing that has ever happened franchise. The celebrity he would most like to dine to Scott was being T-boned by an SUV while on his with is his favourite actress, Margot Robbie. bike. Scott is from Stratford, ON, where the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame is held. His pregame routine is to eat, hang out, run, then stretch while listening to music. He adds that he appreciates getting massages from assistant coach Frank Fisico. Scott says one of the best things about baseball is that it is a ‘thinking man’s game’ and that it’s a treat to come to the field every day. His parents are his greatest influence for putting their needs on hold to make sure he had everything he needed to succeed as a student and as an athlete. His favourite actor is the late Robin Williams. His favourite movies are The Pursuit of Happyness and The Longest Yard.
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29 JACKSON 30 YUTARO 31 MATT RICHARDS Grande Prairie, BC (St. Joseph Catholic DARTNELL TAKASAKI High) Winnipeg, MB (River East Secondary) Aichi, Japan (Jishukan High School) 5’11” Infielder 6’3” Outfielder/catcher 5’10” OutFielder 1st year (Business) 3rd year (Commerce) 2nd year (Business) 18 years old 20 years old 25 years old Parents Names: Caroline & Brad Parents Names: Shelley & Paul Parents Names: Sachie & Yuzo Matt played with the Northern Lights Baseball Jackson, along with current teammates Justin Yutaro comes to TRU from Kelo University in Academy and current teammate Eric Taylor last Beaumont and Zachery Comeault, joined the Japan. He hit .200 while appearing in 12 games season. They were “AA” provincial champs in 2013 WolfPack from the University of Winnipeg (NAIA). and having 20 at bats. He also had six hits and and this was also his greatest sports moment, He played hockey and other high school sports four RBI. Yutaro played in 2016 for the Wien hitting a clutch double in that event. He hit .328 growing up. His brother Ben plays baseball at Baseball Club. Yutaro is so dedicated to the sport last year with an on base percentage of .477. Matt Eastern Michigan University (NCAA) and he is that he can’t imagine his life without baseball. played club volleyball with the Grande Prairie Jackson’s biggest influence. Jackson’s favourite His greatest personal sports moment came when Wolves for two years (2014-16). His father Brad colour is red and he enjoys hockey and golf. His his high school team beat the strongest club is his greatest influence for believing in him and preferred type of music is country music with in his prefecture. Something that most of his helping him to improve. What Matt’s teammates Kane Brown being his favourite singer. His dream teammates don’t know about him is that he can don’t know about him is that he has some pretty job is to be a lawyer. Jackson’s favourite movie speak a little Chinese in addition to Japanese. His good dance moves. He enjoys gaming and is Talladega Nights and his favourite actress is biggest influence is former Major Leaguer Hideki hockey. Matt enjoys rap music and Travis Scott is Megan Fox. If Jackson could dine with a celebrity Matsui who inspired Yutaro after he saw him hit his favourite artist. His dream job would be to be it would be Kevin Hart because Jackson thinks a home run. Japanese Pop music is his favourite a major league baseball player. Matt’s favourite that he is hilarious and that he does great things and he likes the Southern All-Stars. His favourite movie is Kingsmen and Kevin Hart is his favourite for the world. number is one and his favourite colours are blue actor. The celebrity Matt would most like to dine and red. The three items that Yutaro would take with is MLB Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman. to a desert island would be a fishing rod, a tent and an iPhone to post photos on Facebook. If he were a super hero, Yutaro would be “Great Captain” and have the power to know what others are feeling.
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32 RHYS MCKENZIE 33 JORDY 34 JOSH SNIDER (REESE) CUNNINGHAM Moses Lake, Washington (Ephrata High) Kamloops, BC (NorKam Secondary) 6’2” Pitcher/Infielder 5’10” Infielder Delta BC (Sands Secondary) 3rd year (Journalism) 1st year (Electrical) 5’8” Outfielder 24 years old 18 years old 4th year (Journalism) Parents Names: Kris & Jr. Parents Names: Deanna & Brad 22 years old Parents Names: Cindy & Grant Josh pitches and plays first base. He hit .313 in his Rhys is the younger brother of catcher Connor. rookie year with the WolfPack, and also had a triple He joins the WolfPack from the program of Sean Jordy hit .091 coming off the bench and appeared and a home run in 67 at bats with two stolen bases. Wandler and the Kamloops River Dogs. As a in five games and with 11 at bats. He also pitched As a pitcher, Josh was 2-3 with an ERA of 9.00. He member of the River Dogs, he was part of the in two games of relief, walking two and striking pitched 37 innings, striking out 27 and walking team which went to the 2015 BC championships. out one. He spent last summer and the early part 17. Josh played in the WMBL with Fort McMurray Rhys played competitive hockey until age 15 and of fall interning in the public relations department last summer and with Yakima Valley Community played volleyball in high school. Rhys enjoys for the Vancouver Canadians and he hopes to College in 2013. He was also the NWAC East region working out. He likes hip hop and rap music and return there after this season. Jordy played 2nd team all-star at DH that year. In 2012 he was his favourite artist is Chance the Rapper . If Rhys soccer and basketball growing up and he lists his the CWAC player of the year, first team all-state could dine with a celebrity he would choose parents as his biggest influence. His favourite 2A. In 2011, he was a second team CWAC all-star Chance the Rapper for this as well. His favourite colour is blue. Jordy likes all kinds of music as a pitcher. Josh played competitive football in movie is Stepbrothers and Morgan Freeman with The Killers and Drake being his favourite 2008 with the Moses Lake Freshman team and would be his top choice as an actor. If you caught artists. His favourite movie is The Town. His basketball in 2011 with Ephrata High. His greatest Rhys at karaoke he would be singing Brand New favourite actors are Scarlett Johansson and sports moment came in 2011 playing in the Senior Key by Melanie. Mark Wahlberg. Jordy says the best thing about Babe Ruth World Series. His fondest personal being a member of the WolfPack is how much sports moment came when he was named a the community gets involved with the program. pre-season all-American in 2012. His mom played His advice to younger players is to get involved. NCAA tennis and his father played baseball, both Jordy did some commentating this year on TRU of them for Eastern Washington University. Josh basketball webcasts and he has been in charge of enjoys playing paintball, fishing and snowboarding. PR for the baseball team the last three seasons. He is a big country music fan and Jason Aldean is his favourite singer. His dream job is to play pro baseball. What you might not know about Josh is that he used to play in his school’s band. Josh’s go-to karaoke song would be “Don’t stop Believin’” by Journey. His favourite movie is Major League. Josh’s favourite visiting ballpark is Foothills Stadium in Calgary. His greatest moment as a member of the WolfPack came last year when he hit a walk off homer against Fraser Valley.
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35 NOAH 36 JUSTIN 37 JOSEPH FOUFOULAS BEAUMONT SINISCALCHI (FOU-FOO-LAS) (SIN-ES-CAL-CHI) Winnipeg, MB (Foothills Composite High) Vernon, BC (Vernon Secondary) 6’4” Pitcher Port Coquitlam, BC (Terry Fox Secondary) 5’7” Catcher/Infielder 2nd year (Arts) 6’4” Pitcher/Outfielder 1st year (ARET) 21 years old 2nd year (Arts) 18 years old Parents Names: Karen & Len. 20 years old Parents Names: Val & Nick Parent’s names: Sabrina & Mario Justin joined the WolfPack after going to Williston Noah played on the Kelowna Sun Devils AAA 18U State College (2016 NJCAA). He played minor Joseph pitched in 2017 – his first year – starting team along with current teammate Kurtis Wall. baseball with current teammates Jackson two games and appearing in seven with an They won the provincial championship and he Dartnell and Aaron Lemoine. Justin also played ERA of 6.30. He pitched 20 innings, giving up was MVP in the final. Noah loves to bat and his hockey at Williston State Tetons (ACHA). What 17 walks and striking out 15. He committed to fondest personal sports moment was hitting his his teammates might not know about Justin is the WolfPack in April 2016. He played for the first home run. If he could play for another varsity that he is French. Justin’s biggest influence in Coquitlam Reds of the PBL under the direction team at TRU it would be volleyball. He enjoys life has been his mother. His favourite colour is of James Chapman, who is one of the founders fishing, dirt biking and skiing. Noah loves country red and his dream job is to be a doctor. Justin’s of the CCBC. Joseph played soccer for the music and Sam Hunt is his favourite artist. His favourite actor is Will Ferrel. Vancouver Fusion of the HPL and played football dream job is to be a civil engineer. His biggest at Terry Fox secondary. His biggest influence is influence and person he would most like to dine former major league player Ken Griffey Junior. with is major leaguer Jose Altuve who proves that Last year’s run for the CCBC championship was size doesn’t matter. His favourite movie is Red Joseph’s greatest sports moment. He likes rap and Robert Downey Jr. is his favourite actor. music and ASAP Rocky is his favourite artist. His favourite movie is The Sandlot. His favourite actor is Denzel Washington. If he could dine with a celebrity it would be the late Al Capone. Joseph’s favourite part of being a TRU is his ability to be a role model and he enjoys all the team’s community events. His advice to rookies would be to work hard.
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44 TYLER 45 ERIC TURNER 51 KURTIS WALL Grande Prairie, AB (Grande Prairie Kelowna, BC (Kelowna Secondary) MOSKALYK Composite High) 6’1” Outfielder Thunder Bay, ON (St. Iynastius High) 1st year (Business) 1st year (Business) 6’2” Pitcher 18 years old 18 years old 1st year (Criminology) Parents Names: Mona & Bill Parent Name: Tim 23 years old Parents Names: Tracy & Gary Eric committed to the WolfPack in April, 2017. He Kurtis comes to the WolfPack from the Kelownas and current WolfPack teammate Matt Richards Sun Devils “AAA” 18U team who won the Tyler played baseball for the University of were members of the Northern Lights Baseball provincial championships in 2017. He was also a Winnipeg Wesmen where he was the teammate Academy. Eric hit .284 with 31 hits and an on base member of Team BC. Kurtis played competitive of current WolfPack players Jackson Dartnell and percentage of .406. Eric was an elite volleyball volleyball growing up and was a member of Zachery Comeault. He also played in the WMBL player in high school but decided to concentrate the Kelowna Volleyball Club from 2014-16. His for the Fort McMurray Giants along with current on baseball instead. He and Matt Richards played greatest sports moment was winning provincials teammates Tyler Hodder and Josh Snider. He club volleyball for the Grande Prairie Wolves. in 2017 and, in the semifinal, making a diving catch played competitive hockey growing up. Tyler’s Eric’s greatest sports moments came when he in left field and throwing out a runner at first to greatest sports moment came in 2013 when he won two provincial baseball medals in 2013. end the inning. Kurtis’s greatest influence is his was part of a provincial winning championship One thing his teammates might not know about late mother who taught him that he should take baseball team, the Elmwood Giants. His biggest Eric is that he can cook. He enjoys video games nothing for granted and make the most of what influence is his father Gary because he instilled and fishing and his favourite colour is blue. Eric he has. Kurtis enjoys hunting and video games. a love of baseball in him. Tyler enjoys both rap likes country music and his dream job is to be a His favourite band is Queen and he likes all music and country music with Drake being his favourite professional athlete. The Wolf of Wall Street is his except for death metal. What his teammates singer. His dream job is to be a K9 police officer. favourite movie with Leonardo DiCaprio being his don’t know about Kurtis is that he played Tyler’s favourite movie is Hot Rod” and if you saw favourite actor. If Eric could dine with a celebrity trombone in a jazz band for six years. He grew him at karaoke he would likely be singing “The it would be former major leaguer Derek Jeter. up as a teammate of Gavin Barrett of Okanagan Climb” by Miley Cyrus. College. Kurtis’ favourite movie is 22 Jump Street and Robert Downey Jr. is his favourite actor. Kurtis’s go-to karaoke song is “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire.
2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 19 SPRING 2018 PLAYER PROFILES
52 TYLER HODDER 55 REGAN GILLIS 57 VANCE FODE Fort McMurray, AB (Father Patrick Fort McMurray, AB (Father Patrick Bow Island, AB (Senator Gershaw High) Mercredi High) Mercredi High) 6’3” Infielder 6’4” Pitcher 6’4” Pitcher 2nd year (Sport Event Management) 3rd year (Criminology) 5th year (Welding) 20 years old 19 years old 23 years old Parents’ names: Denise & Clayton Parents Names: Karen & Len. Parent’s names: Carol & Fabian Vance was a 2017 CCBC all-star hitting .341 during 85 plate appearances in 26 games. He had a team- Tyler was a CCBC all-star for the second straight Regan is returning to the WolfPack after a year leading four homers and seven doubles with 22 year in 2017 and had the lowest ERA in the league. away. He played in the WMBL last summer with RBI and three stolen bases. Vance committed to He had a memorable first season in 2016, being the Fort McMurray Trappers. He played minor the WolfPack in January of 2016. He played for the a first team CCBC all-star along with having the baseball with current teammates Josh Iannetti Vauxhall Spurs and the Brooks Bombers (WMBL) league’s best ERA and the most wins. He went 7-0 and Tyler Hodder. If he could be on a reality where his coach was former TRU assistant and with an ERA of 1.77. He pitched three complete show it would be Canadian Idol. If he were at alum Kyle Dhanani. He helped his minor baseball games, appeared in 51 innings, surrendered 48 karaoke, Regan would be singing “Mambo #5”. His clubs win the district championships in 2014-16. hits and struck out 37. Tyler followed that up favourite community event is going to elementary He was All-District and All-State MVP in 2016. in 2017 going 4-1 with an ERA of 2.19, starting schools and teaching baseball. His words of If he could play for another TRU varsity team it five games and completing three. He struck advice to new students and athletes would be, would be the volleyball team since he played the out 41 players and walked only nine. He played “Don’t be shy meeting people”. sport until grade 12 and helped his team win the in the Western Major Baseball League the last league championship in 2015. His greatest sports two summers with the Fort McMurray Giants. moments were going to provincials in minor hockey Tyler enjoys country music and Tim Hicks is and winning the district championship in baseball. his favourite artist. Tyler’s dream job is to play His pregame routine is to drink a Rockstar and professional baseball. He played minor baseball remember his friend Riley Tucker Martin who with current teammate Josh Iannetti. His biggest passed away from cancer at age 16. What his influence is his family, inspiring him after what teammates don’t know about Vance is that he is they went through during the Fort McMurray a pretty good hockey player and he can cook. He wildfire. His favourite movie is White Chicks. If grew up playing minor baseball with fellow rookie you were to see Tyler at karaoke he would likely be Nick Bolt. Former teammates Jaydon Wandler singing Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles”. and Ryan Marshall play for PBA. Vance’s hobbies include hunting and playing Xbox. His favourite movie is Anchorman and Will Ferrell is his favourite actor. Vance likes the number 976. He likes country and rap music and his favourite musician is Eminem. If he could be a super hero, Vance would be “Hyper Fly” and he would be able to run at super speed and have the strength to hit the ball really far. At karaoke, look for Vance to sing Shania Twain’s “That Don’t Impress Me Much”. Vance’s uncle is former Buffalo Sabre GM Darcy Regier. 20 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK 2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 21 2017 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS * exhibition game
DATE TEAM LOCATION CITY TIME SCORE * 15-Feb-18 Chandler/Gilbert Chandler, AZ 7:00 pm * 16-Feb-18 Grand Canyon TBA, AZ 4:00 pm * 18-Feb-18 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ 12:00 pm * 19-Feb-18 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ 3:00 pm * 20-Feb-18 Grand Canyon TBA, AZ 4:00 pm * 21-Feb-18 Yavapai Community College Prescott, AZ 12:00 pm * 21-Feb-18 Yavapai Community College Prescott, AZ 2:00 pm * 22-Feb-18 Paradise Valley Community College Scottsdale, AZ 3:00 pm * 24-Feb-18 TBA , 4:00 pm * 25-Feb-18 TBA , 4:00 pm * 3-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 1:00 pm * 3-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 3:00 pm * 4-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 11:00 am * 4-Mar-18 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA 1:00 pm * 10-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 7:00 pm * 11-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 1:00 pm * 11-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 3:00 pm * 12-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 11:00 am * 12-Mar-18 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA 1:00 pm * 17-Mar-18 Olympic Community College Bremerton, WA 1:00 pm * 17-Mar-18 Olympic Community College Bremerton, WA 3:00 pm * 18-Mar-18 Olympic Community College Bremerton, WA 11:00 am * 18-Mar-18 Olympic Community College BremertonWA, 1:00 pm * 24-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 1:00 pm * 24-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 3:00 pm * 25-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 1:00 pm * 25-Mar-18 UFV Chilliwack, BC 3:00 pm 31-Mar-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamloops, BC 1:00 pm 31-Mar-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamloops, BC 3:00 pm 1-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamloops, BC 11:00 am 1-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Norbrock Kamoops, BC 1:00 pm 7-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Norbrock Kamloops, BC 1:00 pm 7-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Norbrock Kamloops, BC 3:00 pm 8-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Elks Stadium Kelowna, BC 1:00 pm 8-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Elks Stadium Kelowna, BC 3:00 pm 14-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 14-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 6:00 pm 15-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 10:00 am 15-Apr-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 12:00 pm 21-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 1:00 pm 21-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 3:00 pm 22-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 11:00 am 22-Apr-18 Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs Spitz Field Lethbridge, AB 1:00 pm 24-Apr-18 OC Coyotes Norbrock Kamloops, BC 3:00 pm 28-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 1:00 pm 28-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 3:00 pm 29-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 11:00 am 29-Apr-18 U of C Dinos Foothills Stadium Calgary, AB 1:00 pm 2-May-18 OC Coyotes Elks Stadium Kelowna,BC 3:00 pm 5-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 5-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 6:00 pm 6-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 10:00 am 6-May-18 VIBI Mariners Norbrock Kamloops, BC 12:00 pm 9-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 10-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 11-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm 12-May-18 CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm ######## CCBC Finals Norbrock Kamloops, BC 4:00 pm
22 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK 2017 STATS BATTING PLAYER P AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH SB CS DP E Nesplak, Q P 1.000 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Dundas, A OF .667 13 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 Mohan, E OF .410 24 78 22 32 6 6 3 27 17 3 23 1 0 13 2 0 2 Filmon, A U .395 17 43 7 17 1 0 0 6 3 0 5 0 0 3 1 1 7 Fode, V 1B .341 26 85 16 29 7 0 4 22 10 2 15 1 0 3 0 1 1 James, M 3B .329 27 82 12 27 6 1 0 11 11 1 17 0 1 2 1 1 15 Snider, J U .313 20 67 7 21 9 1 1 9 4 0 8 0 0 2 0 4 7 McDonald, I OF .308 21 65 16 20 3 1 0 11 13 2 15 0 1 4 4 1 0 Halland, B SS .282 25 85 26 24 6 4 0 9 21 3 17 1 0 1 4 1 15 McKenzie, C C .271 14 48 6 13 2 0 1 4 4 2 14 0 0 2 1 1 4 Iannetti, J C .250 15 48 5 12 1 0 0 9 4 1 10 1 0 0 0 3 3 Hillis, J IF .243 28 107 20 26 2 0 0 15 16 0 17 0 1 4 3 0 19 Van Ham, T IF .240 13 25 4 6 1 1 0 4 3 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 1 LaBranche, G OF .212 13 33 3 7 1 0 0 5 4 0 5 0 1 2 0 2 2 Elgert, D U .200 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Smith, K 2B .200 5 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 Takasaki, Y OF .200 12 20 6 4 1 0 0 4 6 0 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 Bolt, N OF .167 7 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 Upton, M OF .156 13 32 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 17 1 1 1 0 0 1 Peters, N IF .111 7 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Walcott, A IF .100 8 20 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 Cunningham, J U .091 5 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 Lemoine, A P .000 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ferguson, D P .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Bitz, B 2B .000 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hodder, T P .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lott, L OF .000 5 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Scarr, R OF .000 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total: .282 28 903 161 255 47 15 9 139 125 14 211 5 5 45 16 15 88
PITCHING
PLAYER G GS CG IP H R ER BB SO W L SV 2B 3B ERA Hodder, T 5 5 3 41.0 33 14 10 9 41 4 1 0 4 0 2.19 Elgert, D 8 0 0 12.0 9 5 5 11 8 2 0 2 2 1 3.75 Ferguson, D 6 6 0 42.1 52 43 25 26 43 2 2 0 8 1 5.31 Siniscalchi, J 7 2 0 20.0 27 28 14 17 15 0 2 0 5 1 6.30 Lemoine, A 7 0 0 9.2 12 8 7 3 9 0 0 0 3 1 6.51 Wood, S 6 5 1 39.0 51 32 29 18 38 1 3 0 8 4 6.69 Snider, J 5 5 2 37.0 52 42 37 17 27 2 3 0 7 3 9.00 Cunningham, J 2 0 0 1.2 3 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 16.20 Nesplak, Q 7 0 0 8.1 16 21 16 14 10 0 1 0 6 1 17.28 Chaba, Z 5 1 0 8.2 26 31 22 10 5 0 1 0 9 1 22.84 Walcott, A 2 1 0 5.1 17 18 14 5 5 0 1 0 2 0 23.62 Total: 60 25 6 225 298 245 182 132 202 11 14 2 56 13 7.28
CANADIAN COLLEGE BASEBALL CONFERENCE (CCBC) 2017 REGULAR SEASON STATS
CCBC W L PCT GB STREAK LAST 10
Prairie Baseball Academy 5 1 0.833 - 2W 5-1
Thompson Rivers University 4 2 0.667 1 1L 4-2
University of the Fraser Valley 3 2 0.600 1.5 1L 3-2
Okanagan College 3 2 0.600 1.5 1L 3-2
Vancouver Island University 0 4 0.000 4 4L 0-4
University of Calgary 0 4 0.000 4 4L 0-4
2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 23 2017 ALL CONFERENCE & AWARDS
CANADIAN COLLEGE BASEBALL CONFERENCE ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS BA - should have a minimum of 2.7 plate appearances per team game or 75.6 at bats. ERA - should have a minimum of .8 inning pitched per team game or 22.4 innings pitched.
POSITION FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
Catcher Jake Fischer OC Tyson Abbott PBA
Infielder Cameron Williams UC Brennan Hagel UFV Dylan Borman PBA Dylan Flasch PBA Brett Semeniuk PBA Malik James TRU Riley Jepson UFV Liam Balance VIU
Outfielder Brett Brittany PBA Matt Zanutto UC Dalton Wells PBA Brandon Graham OC Ethan Mohan TRU Davis Todosichuk OC
Designated Hitter Carter Witbeck PBA Vance Fode TRU
Utility Trevor Lofstrom OC Josh Hillis TRU
Pitchers (3) Tyler Hodder TRU Tanner Jesson-Dalton PBA Rhett Feser PBA Zach Yandeau OC Austin Gurr VIU Evan Peterson UFV Greg Hollman PBA Daniel Gonzalez UC PLAYER AWARDS Most Homeruns (8) Brett Brittany PBA Most RBI (33) Carter Witbeck PBA Best Batting Average (.437) Dalton Wells PBA Top Hitter Brett Brittany PBA Ethan Mohan TRU Most Wins (6) Greg Hollman PBA Most Strikeouts (50) Tanner Jesson-Dalton PBA Austin Gurr VIU Best ERA (1.27) Rhett Feser PBA Top Pitcher Austin Gurr VIU Rhett Feser PBA
TEAM PITCHING AWARDS Team ERA .399 Praitie Baseball Academy Most Team Strikeouts(237) Praitie Baseball Academy 237 K or 9.87/game Least Team BB (88) Praitie Baseball Academy 88 BB or 3.66 BB/game
TEAM HITTING AWARDS Team BA(.361) Prairie Baseball Academy Most Team Hits(308) Prairie Baseball Academy 262 runs, 484 TB and 99BB Most Team Extra Base Hits(101) Prairie Baseball Academy 55(2b); 17(3b); 29(hr); 4.2 ebh/game) TRU- Thompson Rivers University PBA - Prairie Baseball Academy OC - Okanagan College VIBI - Vancouver Island Baseball Institute UC - University of Calgary
24 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK THE WOLFPACK IN WMBL
A number of WolfPack players spend the summer playing in the Western Major Baseball League. In 2017, Taylor Van Ham played in his home town of Medicine Hat. Josh Iannetti and Tyler Hodder returned to their home in Fort McMurray and brought teammate Josh Snider with them.
2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 25 THE WOLFPACK IN THE COMMUNITY
WolfPack baseball are involved in a number of community initiatives including McHappy Day, clinics with Kamloops Minor Baseball and the Baseball Canada ‘introduction to the sport’ in elementary schools
26 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK THE WOLFPACK IN ACTION
2018-19 MEN'S BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 27 Acceleration - Kozoris Strength & Strength -Kozoris Acceleration Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Caual Mr. Steakhouse Mikes Kamloops Cell Repair Cam & Monica Hillis &Monica Cam Janice Cunningham Wallace Upholstery Marie Cunningham Digital Memories The Cat Hospital Adrian Van Ham Gary Moskalyk Gary Brad Richards Brad Conditioning 100 INNING 100 GOWOLFPACK FOR INFORMATION, MORE VISIT 2018-19 Michael & Suzanne Beaumont &Suzanne Michael Premium Brands Holdings Premium Brands Rey & Sandra Comeault &Sandra Rey Robert & Ester Pearson &Ester Robert Brad & Stacy Donison &Stacy Brad Janice Cunningham Flynn Mirtle Morian Mirtle Flynn Pebble Trading Ltd. Nick Foufoulas Marcus Bauer Peter Astonia Doug Ramsay Renee Clarke
GAME DONORS GAME .CA 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC Canada V2C 0C8 V2C Canada BC Way, TRU Kamloops, 805 Curtis & MichelleCurtis Ferguson Anthony &Anthony Dianne Iannetti Brendan Shaw Real Estate Real Shaw Brendan Michael & Maryann Scarr &Maryann Michael Verico Integra Mortgage Albert & Janet Dovichak &Janet Albert Edwin & Maureen Bauer &Maureen Edwin Lenard & Karen Hodder Linda & Doug Gregson Penguin Meat Supply Fabian & Carol Gillis &Carol Fabian Ashley Wildman Victor Michaluk Victor
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