Aiden Goetz

Men's Volleyball TRU WolfPack

PREVIEW: Halloween home-opener ahead for hot WolfPack squad

Game Information
 
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 7:15 p.m. PT
Location: TCC Gym
Tickets
 
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 4:45 p.m. PT
Location: TCC Gym
Tickets
 
Weekend Story
 
KAMLOOPS – Hot on the heels of a road sweep, the Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's volleyball team are set to play their first home games of 2025-26 this weekend.
 
Taking on the Saskatchewan Huskies at 7:15 p.m. on Friday and 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, the 'Pack will be looking to carry forward the momentum from a strong showing last weekend.
 
Facing the MacEwan Griffins in Edmonton, TRU earned wins of 3-1 and 3-2 over GMU to bring their record to 2-2 on the year. There were multiple contributors to the WolfPack's victories with four players recording atleast eight kills on the weekend.
 
Saskatchewan meanwhile is 0-4 to start their season after they fell to the MRU Cougars 3-1 and 3-2 on back-to-back nights in Calgary in their last action.

These teams met twice last season with Saskatchewan earning wins of 3-1 and 3-1 over the WolfPack in Saskatoon.  
 
WOLFPACK MVB SEASON PREVIEW:
 
RETURNING 2024-25 STAT LEADERS
 
Kills: Rylan Ibbetson (192)
Assists: Walker Sodaro (566)
Digs: Rylan Ibbetson (125)
Blocks: Jakob Leinemann & Mason Sodaro (37)
 
KEY PERFORMER
Rylan Ibbetson | OH | 5th-year | Kelowna, BC
 
In his fifth and final year with TRU, veteran outside hitter Rylan Ibbetson will be counted on for his leadership both on and off the court. With over 600 kills to his name throughout his time with TRU, the product of Kelowna is a crafty attacker that will lead the WolfPack attack.
 
3 Things
 
1: Fryer's Express will be serving up hot food inside the TCC all year long.
 
2: With the home opener falling on Halloween, fans are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween best.
 
3: The WolfPack hold a 13-8 record against the Huskies inside the TCC.
 
By The Numbers
 
37: Alex Howard was named the Canada West Men's Volleyball Player of the Week – and WolfPack Athlete of the Week – after firing in 37 kills last weekend against MacEwan.
 
54, 37 & 34: Howard leads the conference with 54 kills while Walker Sodaro (37) and Brandon Johnson (34) are second and third in digs.
 
20: WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly is in his 20th season coaching the 'Pack.
 
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Players Mentioned

Alex Howard

#5 Alex Howard

OH
6' 4"
Second Year
Rylan Ibbetson

#1 Rylan Ibbetson

OH
6' 4"
Fifth Year
Brandon  Johnson

#21 Brandon Johnson

L
6' 1"
Second Year
Jakob Leinemann

#4 Jakob Leinemann

M
6' 9"
Fourth Year
Mason Sodaro

#12 Mason Sodaro

M
6' 4"
Fifth Year
Walker Sodaro

#3 Walker Sodaro

S
6' 2"
Third Year

Players Mentioned

Alex Howard

#5 Alex Howard

6' 4"
Second Year
OH
Rylan Ibbetson

#1 Rylan Ibbetson

6' 4"
Fifth Year
OH
Brandon  Johnson

#21 Brandon Johnson

6' 1"
Second Year
L
Jakob Leinemann

#4 Jakob Leinemann

6' 9"
Fourth Year
M
Mason Sodaro

#12 Mason Sodaro

6' 4"
Fifth Year
M
Walker Sodaro

#3 Walker Sodaro

6' 2"
Third Year
S