CW BioSteel Players of the Week: Oct. 1

Oct. 1, 2025 - The competition is heating up across Canada West as playoff races begin to take shape in rugby, soccer, field hockey, and football.

On the gridiron, the Alberta Golden Bears earned their first win of the season over UBC, powered by three touchdowns from star receiver Carter Kettyle. Saskatchewan’s Anton Amundrud threw five touchdowns to lead the Huskies past Calgary, while Marshall Erichsen’s three scores helped the Regina Rams charge past Manitoba.

In women’s rugby, UBC continued its surge less than a month out from hosting U SPORTS nationals, defeating Lethbridge at home. Alberta also picked up a key result on the prairies, edging Calgary 29-24.

Field hockey saw Victoria dominate Calgary with back-to-back wins, while the playoff chase intensified in soccer. Saskatchewan’s women grabbed crucial victories over MacEwan and Alberta, and Fraser Valley got back into the race with two big wins of their own. On the men’s side, Mount Royal picked up two key wins, MacEwan stunned Calgary 1-0 on senior day to grab their first win of the season, and UBC extended its unbeaten run to ten games.

Championship sports are also into full swing, with multiple golf and XC teams in action.

Let's get to our BioSteel Players of the Week.

Women's Soccer - Cheyenne Lehmann (Saskatchewan Huskies)

Sept. 27 vs GMU: 2 Goals, 4 Shots, 3 SOG, GWG, 44 minutes in 2-0 win

Sept. 28 vs ALB: 1 Goal, 2 Shots, 2 SOG, 45 minutes in 2-1 win

Fourth-year forward Cheyenne Lehmann was pivotal this past weekend for the Huskie women's soccer team, helping the team to two wins and six crucial points in the Canada West playoff race. On Saturday, Lehmann recorded both Huskie goals in a 2-0 win over MacEwan, before opening the scoring Sunday against Alberta to help the Dogs to a 2-1 win.

Now with four goals and six points on the season, Lehmann ties the team lead in scoring and ranks second in points.

View WSOC: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Men's Soccer - Mateo Brazinha (UFV Cascades)

Sept. 26 vs UNBC: 2 goals, 1 GWG, 4 shots, 3 shots on goal, 90 minutes played, in 3-1 win

Sept. 27 vs UNBC: 1 goal, 1 GWG, 6 shots, 2 shots on goal, 90 minutes played, in 2-1 win

Mateo Brazinha took over the Canada West goal scoring lead with three goals, including both game winners, in a pair of wins over the UNBC Timberwolves last week.

After missing time with an injury at the start of the season, Brazinha has been on a blistering pace scoring 10 goals in eight conference games. The star striker also broke the UFV Cascades career goals and points records with his 24th career Canada West goal, and his 36th career point.

View MSOC: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Rugby 15s - Adia Pye (UBC Thunderbirds)

Sept. 27 vs LET - 5 tries in 86-0 win

Last year's Canada West scoring leader is well on her way to defending that title as Adia Pye scored a team-leading five tries in a decisive 86-0 Thunderbirds victory over the visiting Lethbridge Pronghorns. The third-year from Victoria opened scoring in the sixth minute, scored another in the 16th and added three consecutive tries within an eight minute span in the second half.

Pye is now up to 13 total tries and 65 points on the season as the defending national champions have won four in a row heading into their regular season finale this Saturday in Victoria.

View RUGBY 15s: Standings | Schedule

Football Offensive Player of the Week - Carter Kettyle (Alberta Golden Bears)

Sept. 26 vs UBC - 9 Receptions, 111 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs, 37 passing yards, 1 passing TD in 38-18 win

With a hat-trick of touchdowns, fourth-year receiver Carter Kettyle's outstanding offensive performance powered the Golden Bears to a 38-18 Week 5 win over UBC.

Kettyle finished with a game-high 111 receiving yards, adding a pair of receiving touchdowns in the Alberta blowout win. Perhaps the highlight of the season for Alberta came early in the third, as Kettyle found fellow receiver Chevy Thomas on a trick-play 37-yard touchdown pass.

Kettyle now has three-straight games hitting the century mark in receiving, with his 440 yards sitting third in Canada West.

View Football: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Football Defensive Player of the Week - Brandon Wong (Regina Rams)

Sept. 27 vs MAN - 3 solo tackles, 4 assisted tackles, fumble recovery with a 6-yard return in 30-8 win

Wong had a standout performance as a key part of a Rams defence that quieted what had been a surging Manitoba offence. The third year defensive back from Port Coquitlam, B.C. came up with three solo tackles and four assisted tackles, adding a fumble recovery with a 6-yard return.

The Rams limited the Bisons to just a single major in a dominant 30-8 win, allowing just a single point in the second half.

View Football: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Football Special Teams Player of the Week - Lukas Scott (Saskatchewan Huskies)

Sept. 27 at CGY - 43 yard FG, 6-6 PATs, 9 points, 63.9 Kickoff AVG, 40.3 Punt AVG, 3 Punts inside 20 in 45-22 win

Lukas Scott was a steady presence for the Huskie special teams unit Saturday, recording nine points in a 45-22 win over the Dinos. A perfect 6-for-6 on extra points, Scott was asked to kick a field goal just once and connected on the 43-yard attempt.

In the field position game he was pivotal, averaging 63.9 yards on six kickoffs and 40.3 yards on six punts.

View Football: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Field Hockey - Sadie Lee (Victoria Vikes)

Sept. 27 vs CGY - 1 goal, 1 GWG in 5-0 win

Sept. 28 vs CGY - 2 goals, 1 GWG in 6-0 win

Sadie Lee recorded three goals for the Vikes in two games against Calgary, netting the game-winner in each contest. Lee scored on a fifth-minute penalty corner in game one, and had two field goals in game two coming in the 25th and 60th minutes.

Lee now sits at five goals on the season, tied with teammate Libby Hogg for most on the team and most in Canada West.

View Field Hockey: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Women's Golf - Julia Alexander-Carew (UBCO Heat)

T2nd Place at Grisham Memorial Shootout ​ | 74-71-145 (+1)

Alexander-Carew continued her torrid run of play with the Heat as she earned her seventh Top 2 finish in her last eight events for UBCO dating back to her rookie season.

The third-year shot 1-over par over two rounds at the Grisham Memorial Shootout to finish tied for second and help lead the Heat to a third place finish at the 12-team NCAA Division II event. Thanks to her play, she was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Men's Golf - Sam McKeown (Calgary Dinos)

2025 University of Alberta Invitational Champion | 69-67-136 (-8)

Second-year Dino Sam McKeown could do no wrong in Edmonton this weekend as he finished six strokes ahead of the next golfer to coast to the UofA Invitational crown at Millwoods Golf Course.

McKeown was tied for the lead after Day 1 with a 69 (-3) before firing off his best round as a Dino with a 67 (-5) on Monday to finish at 136 (-8) to coast to the individual title. At one point, the Calgary native had to shrug his shoulders as his shot caromed off a nearby house and back onto the fairway before finishing the hole with a par as it just proved to be his day.

It marks the second career win for the Calgary native, who also finished runner-up at this year's season opener in Lethbridge.

McKeown was the tip of the spear as Dinos team also finished with a team win, finishing with an impressive +3 for the weekend to place eight strokes ahead of second place.

Women's Cross Country - Madelyn Eybergen (Victoria Vikes)

Sept. 28 at Vancouver Spirit Run - 1st place, 25:27

Making an immediate impact in her Vikes debut, Madelyn Eybergen led the team with a first-place showing at the Vancouver Spirit Run, finishing with a time of 25:27 in the 8km race.

Men's Cross Country - Jaxon Kuchar (Victoria Vikes)

Sept. 28 at Vancouver Spirit Run - 1st place, 22:31

Returning to action for the Vikes after missing most of the 2024 season due to illness, Jaxon Kuchar led the way for Victoria's men's side, clocking in at 22:31 to win the 8km race in the Vikes' season-opener.

About Players of the Week:

The Canada West Players of the Week, Presented by BioSteel is a weekly celebration of athletic achievements across the conference. Each week, deserving student-athletes are nominated by SIDs from each member institution. Canada West office staff review nominations and select the recipients.

About BioSteel:

BioSteel is a leading sports hydration and nutrition brand, delivering clean, high-performance solutions trusted by professional athletes, top universities, and teams across North America and Europe, including major organizations like the NHL, MLB, NFL, MLS, NBA, and their affiliates. Alongside hydration, BioSteel offers premium protein and sports nutrition products, catering to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and those striving for a healthier lifestyle. Committed to excellence, BioSteel equips top athletes and active individuals with the essential tools to reach peak performance and sustain wellness every day.

About Canada West:

As the leading university athletic conference in the country, Canada West is home to student-athletes that excel in the classroom and their communities. The conference is comprised of 17 member institutions spanning from Victoria to Winnipeg, with over 3,200 student-athletes competing across 14 sports. Canada West’s mission is to train leaders and build champions by providing leadership in the delivery, regulation, and promotion of university level high performance sports programs throughout western Canada.