Gunnarson-Epp Key Addition for Cougar Women’s Soccer Defence

Kiana Gunnarson-Epp is a center defense/sweeper from Neepawa and will join the Cougars Womens’ Soccer program for the 2022-23 season.

Gunnarson-Epp is an honour roll student, currently attending Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute. She played soccer for the Neepawa Tigers where she was a co-captain of the team. She is a multisport athlete, competing for the school’s track and field team, even qualifying for provincials. Gunnarson-Epp also has a history on the ice, having passed her gold interpretative level for figure skating. She now gives back to sports she loves by coaching youth soccer and CanSkate.

“I am competitive, have a strong desire and drive and positive attitude,” said Gunnarson-Epp. “I play soccer for the pure joy, the competition and the teamwork. The longer I play the more passionate for it I become.”

“Kiana is a strong all-around player, winning almost every 50/50 ball,” said co-coach Gerry Rocan. “She knows her position and how to attack the ball and that helped lead Neepawa to victory in the MHSAA regional soccer final.”

Gunnarson-Epp will be taking the college’s Medical Administration program in the fall.