UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
11th annual UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Night raises $218,000 so far

The 11^th Annual UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Night, presented by Canadian Tire has raised $218,000 so far with 100 percent of the funds raised supporting student-athlete scholarships and bursaries. That amount will grow further after the April 2 Legacy Raffle takes place. 

"Timberwolves Legacy Night highlights just how important community support is to the success of UNBC student-athletes," said UNBC Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bill Owen. "These funds ensure Timberwolves' athletes can excel both academically and competitively, while developing leadership skills that will serve them long after their time at UNBC." 

A significant portion of this year's total $68,400 was raised in honour of the late Curt Garland. The newly established Curt Garland Leadership Award will be awarded annually to a member of the Timberwolves Student Athlete Society who embodies Curt's spirit of humility, service, positive influence and philanthropy. 

At Legacy Night the first recipients of the Selen & Anita Alpay Award, an initiative announced the 10th anniversary event, were announced. The inaugural award winners are Viktoriia Filatova (Women's Basketball), Miller Davies (Men's Basketball), Koss Nystedt (Men's Soccer) and Fia Cameron (Women's Soccer) four student athletes who demonstrate leadership, accountability, sacrifice and selflessness. 

The program portion of the evening began with a memorable question and answer session with Phil Pritchard - Keeper of the Stanley Cup and the 4 Nations Cup. His stories from the 2025 4 Nations Cup Tournament and behind-the-scenes moments with Stanley Cup were engaging, insightful and provided a compelling segway to the rest of the night's celebrations. 

A panel discussion featuring Brian Burke, alongside former Olympic gold medalists Dan Hamhuis and Eric Brewer struck a wonderful balance of humour, pride and reflection. Attendees were treated to several international hockey stories, followed by the guests explaining their meaningful connections to northern B.C.  

"After 11 years one theme remains unmistakably clear: UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Night continues to be a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when a community comes together," added UNBC Timberwolves Director of Athletics and Recreation, Loralyn Murdoch. "For 11 years, supporters, alumni, partners, and friends of UNBC Athletics have helped shape Legacy Night into a can't miss' event built on belief, generosity and pride." 

Murdoch adds, "To everyone who played a role in shaping the 11th annual UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Night whether through attendance, sponsorship, storytelling or support thank you. The bar has once again been raised as the Timberwolves look ahead to Year 12 and beyond."