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Duchess Park graduate signs with UNBC MSOC

Wasim Aka is one step closer to scoring goals for his hometown team.

UNBC Men’s Soccer head coach Steve Simonson announced the local striker has committed to the program.

Aka, a recent graduate of Duchess Park Secondary, is red-shirting this season and has been training daily with the TWolves since early August.

The PGYSA alum is studying General Business at UNBC and figures to play a big part in the team’s future successes down the road.

“UNBC has such a great community,” shared Aka. “My teammates have made me feel so welcome and Coach Steve has such great connection, patience and understanding with his players.”

A natural goal scorer with speed to burn, Aka was the third player with Northern B.C. roots to commit to the TWolves in 2025, joining the likes of Luis Rodrigues and Mion Kinugasa.

“Wasim is a talented local player with significant potential to develop into a key contributor at the U Sports level. He possesses exceptional athleticism and a natural creative flair on the field. Surrounded by quality players, he will have the ideal environment to take the necessary steps to thrive at this level. I’m very excited to watch his growth and see the impact he will have on the program in the years ahead,” added Simonson.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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