CW BioSteel Players of the Week: Oct. 14

Oct. 14, 2025 - There was plenty to track across Canada West last weekend, including playoff races in soccer, the final regular season weekend of rugby 15s, and early season action in hockey.

The penultimate regular season weekend of soccer didn't disappoint, as the chase for playoff spots and positioning continued. Both UBC’s men’s and women’s squads extended their impressive undefeated runs, while Calgary’s women earned bragging rights in the Crowchild Classic with a key win over Prairie Division rival Mount Royal.

Rugby 15s action wrapped up its regular season Friday as Lethbridge powered past Calgary 55-14. The playoff bracket is now set, with Thursday’s semifinals featuring top-seeded Victoria taking on host Alberta, and No. 2 UBC facing No. 3 Lethbridge.

On the ice, several teams are finding their stride early. Alberta and UBC both notched weekend sweeps in women’s action, while on the men’s side it was Manitoba, UBC, and Alberta skating away with a pair of victories.

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

Women's Soccer - Ruby Nicholas (Victoria Vikes)

Oct. 10 at UFV: 2 assists in 3-0 win

Oct. 11 at TWU: 1 goal in 2-2 tie

Ruby Nicholas contributed a goal and two assists for the Vikes over two games last weekend, helping the Vikes pick up crucial points as the regular season winds down. Her two assists came in a 3-0 Vikes’ win over Fraser Valley on Friday. She then notched her third third goal of the season against the Trinity Western Spartans in a 2-2 tie.

She's been a key driver for the Victoria offence so far this season, tied for second in the conference with six assists.

View WSOC: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Men's Soccer - Max Comsia (UBC Thunderbirds)

Oct. 9 vs VIC: 1 G, 1 A, 2 SOG, 73 mins in 3-0 win

Oct. 11 at VIC: 1 G, GWG, 4 SOG in 2-1 win

Max Comsia scored twice, including the game winner while adding an assist, proving to be a major factor in UBC's home-and-home sweep over the Victoria Vikes to clinch first place in the Pacific Division.

The North Vancouver product set up Friday's game winner and scored an insurance marker in the second half in a 3-0 home pitch win. Comsia followed up with his fifth goal of the season Saturday on Vancouver Island.

Comsia and the T-Birds head to Prince George for a pair of games versus UNBC this weekend to close out the regular season.

View MSOC: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Rugby 15s - Kayleigh Noel (Lethbridge Pronghorns)

Oct. 10 at CGY: 3 conversions, 6 points in 55-14 win

Noel and her Pronghorn teammates ended the regular season on a high note with a 55-14 road win over the Calgary Dinos on Saturday. Noel had three successful conversions in the victory, putting six points up on the board for the Horns.

The Pronghorns will now prepare for a semifinal showdown with UBC on Thursday in Edmonton.

View RUGBY 15s: Standings | Schedule

Women's Hockey - Jaylyn Morris (UBC Thunderbirds)

Oct. 10 at TWU: 1 G, 2 Shots, +1 in 3-1 win

Oct. 11 vs TWU: 2 G, GWG, 3 Shots in 3-2 win

Morris scored three times including Saturday's game winner, helping lead the Thunderbirds to the weekend home-and-home sweep over their cross-town rivals. Morris' second of Saturday's UBC home opener on the power play stood up as the game winner as the third-year defender leads all Canada West blue liners with three goals on the young season.

The 4-0 Thunderbirds host the Alberta Pandas this weekend for a rematch of last year's conference final.

View Women's Hockey: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Men's Hockey - Jake Lee (UBC Thunderbirds)

Oct. 9 vs TWU: 5 Shots, +1 in 4-3 win

Oct. 11 at TWU: 2 G, 2 A, 4 Shots, +2 in 6-2 win

Jake Lee was at his very best Saturday in Langley, scoring twice and adding a couple assists, powering the Thunderbirds to a convincing 6-2 win over the Spartans, completing the home-and-home sweep. Lee's first four-point game in his Canada West career came off yet another solid defensive performance in Thursday night's tightly fought home contest.

Lee and the T-Birds have now won three in a row and head to Edmonton this weekend for an early-season litmus test against the undefeated Alberta Golden Bears.

View Men's Hockey: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

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.