Players Bench Male Athlete of the Week: Luka Patik

Luka Patik made a significant impact in his first start of the season, scoring his first goal of the year in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the UNBC Timberwolves. After entering Friday's matchup as a late-match substitute in a 2-1 loss to the Victoria Vikes, Patik earned his starting opportunity and made the most of it by finding the back of the net to help the Cougars secure a point. 

Players Bench Female Athlete of the Week: Tamara Djurisic

Tamara Djurisic delivered a standout weekend for the Cougars, helping lead the team to an unbeaten record. In Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Saskatchewan Huskies, Djurisic generated four shots on goal while commanding the offensive attack. She followed up with a dominant performance Sunday, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist in a convincing 5-0 victory over the Regina Cougars.

Players Bench Team Apparel is the sponsor of Mount Royal University's Athletes of the Week and the supplier of the Cougars Under Armour team gear.