The UNBC Timberwolves have picked up striker Dominic Parris for the 2021-22 Canada West Season.
Parris, 21, comes to the Twolves from the York University Lions of the Ontario University Athletics conference. The six-foot-one striker was on 2019-20 training roster for the U SPORTS national bronze medal-winning team.
“This is a great experience. I am looking forward to it. It feels very professional and I like the setup," Parris said in a press release. "The facilities are amazing and I am looking forward to the next season. Coming out here and training with the boys, it is great. I look forward to the coming season.”
Parris was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, and lived in Jamaica and Barbados, before moving to Calgary at the age of 12.
However, coming to Prince George will be a bit of a homecoming for him. His father lives in the city, and he visited Prince George before joining the UNBC lineup.
Parris said he plans to put his speed and ball-handling skills to use during the Twolves upcoming season.
“I am a fast player. Jamaican roots, you know? I like to run," he said. "II have good vision, and I like to score goals. Hopefully I can bang a couple in and get a couple assists this season.”
Parris has been playing soccer since he was five.
“It’s something I have been doing since I was walking, basically," he said. "There are never any days where I wake up and feel like I don’t want to work out or play soccer. Everyone in my family plays. It’s great, and I look forward to it every day.”
UNBC coach Steve Simonson says Parris brings athleticism and attacking prowess to the Twolves lineup.
“I am really excited to have Dom join our program. He has made a great initial impression on everyone here so far," Simonson said in a press release. "He is humble, hard-working, and will be a fantastic member of the Timberwolves family.”
While playing with the TImberwolves, Parris will also be studying towards a career in sports medicine.
