Mike Wehrstedt of mens hockey and Katie Patroch of womens wrestling are this weeks RBC Lakehead Thunderwolves Athletes of the Week. Wehrstedt was instrumental in leading the hockey Wolves to an away sweep of Windsor while Patroch was a standout for her team by taking third at the University of Calgary Dinos Open Meet..
Mike Wehrstedt: Mens Hockey: Junior: General Arts. Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Wehrstedt played fantastic two-way hockey for the Wolves this weekend in Windsor and he also recorded a goal and an assist in the two Lakehead wins. Wehrstedt and linemate Brad Priestlay supplied offense, aggressive forechecking in both games and excellent penalty kill play in Saturdays second game to keep the Lancers on their heels and give the Wolves a much needed sweep.
Katie Patroch: Womens Wrestling: Senior: Education. London, Ontario.
Katie placed third at the Calgary Open. For womens wrestling; this event is one of the best in Canada as it features top university, club, and national wrestlers. Katie is in the one year education program this year after taking a year off. This is her fourth year wrestling for Lakehead.