{
    "title": "CW BioSteel Athletes of the Week: Oct. 20",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-20 14:16:44",
    "published_at": "2026-10-20 13:30:00",
    "url": "https://canada-west.prezly.com/cw-biosteel-players-of-the-week-oct-20",
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    "body": "<p>Oct. 20, 2026 - Multiple playoff races are coming into focus as the fall season rolls on, with just two weeks of regular season football remaining, one week of soccer and field hockey, and the Rugby 15s championships set to begin this Thursday.</p><p>On the gridiron, the Huskies, Rams and Thunderbirds picked up big wins coming out of the Thanksgiving bye week. The Huskies (5-1) clinched a playoff spot with their fifth straight win, while the Rams (3-3) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 43-17 drubbing of Alberta. UBC (4-2) took sole possession of second place with a 34-18 win over Calgary.</p><p>It was a milestone weekend for UBC women&#039;s soccer star Maddy Norman, whose four-point performance against UNBC on Sunday helped her tie the Canada West single-season points record with 22. The Thunderbirds finished the regular season at 13-0-1 and clinched the top seed in the Pacific Division.</p><p>UBCO men&#039;s soccer goalkeeper Ronan Woodroffe also etched his name into the Canada West record books on Saturday, making 10 saves against Victoria to become the conference&#039;s all-time leader in career saves with 357.</p><p>The Canada West Rugby 15s playoff matchups are set after Lethbridge and Victoria closed out the regular season with big wins last weekend. Host Victoria will face Alberta in one semifinal this Thursday, while Lethbridge and UBC will meet in the other. The medal games will then go on Sunday. </p><p>In field hockey, UBC swept Calgary to improve to 5-0-1, setting up a banner race that will go down to the final weekend. The Thunderbirds will host the Vikes in a pivotal two-game series to close out the regular season, with UBC looking to end Victoria&#039;s seven-year reign atop the conference.</p><p>Canada West hockey action also continued into its second week, while the volleyball and basketball seasons are set to begin this Friday.</p><p>Let&#039;s get to our <em><strong>BioSteel Players of the Week</strong></em>. </p><hr /><p><strong>Football Offensive Player of the Week - Anton Amundrud (Saskatchewan Huskies) </strong></p><p><em>Week 7 vs MAN: 37-for-45, 491 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT in 39-20 win </em></p><p>Anton Amundrud put together another exceptional performance Friday night, leading the Huskies to a 39-20 win over Manitoba for their fifth straight victory of the season. </p><p>The fifth-year pivot completed 82% of passes for a season-high 491 yards and connected with receivers for a trio of majors. Amundrud continues to be the conference&rsquo;s most productive quarterback and with another impressive outing, moved to within striking distance of the Huskie career passing yards and touchdowns program records. He is currently leading CW in yards per game with 341, and in touchdowns with 15. </p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/bb7bfb5b-1825-40f1-97e4-ab748f84a1e6/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-bb7bfb5b-1825-40f1-97e4-ab748f84a1e6\"\n                data-id=\"bb7bfb5b-1825-40f1-97e4-ab748f84a1e6\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/bb7bfb5b-1825-40f1-97e4-ab748f84a1e6/-/inline/no/WK7+FB+O+SSK+Amundrud.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/bb7bfb5b-1825-40f1-97e4-ab748f84a1e6/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/fball/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Football News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Football Defensive Player of the Week - Jacob Tkachuk (Regina Rams) </strong></p><p><em>Week 7 vs ALB: 5.5 tackles, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 fumble recovery in 43-17 win </em></p><p>Jacob Tkachuk helped lead a dominant defensive effort by the Regina Rams in Thursday&#039;s 43-17 victory over Alberta, finishing with a team-high 5.5 tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup. Tkachuk&#039;s fumble recovery came in the second quarter and set up a nine-play touchdown drive that gave Regina a 24-14 halftime lead. His interception was one of three by the Rams, who forced six turnovers in the win while limiting Alberta to just 59 rushing yards.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/36576d05-2076-4d06-8450-3638b0012a61/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-36576d05-2076-4d06-8450-3638b0012a61\"\n                data-id=\"36576d05-2076-4d06-8450-3638b0012a61\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/36576d05-2076-4d06-8450-3638b0012a61/-/inline/no/WK7+FB+D+REG+Tkachuk.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/36576d05-2076-4d06-8450-3638b0012a61/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/fball/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Football News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Football Special Teams Player of the Week - Brandon Wong (Regina Rams)</strong></p><p><em>Week 7 vs ALB: 2.5 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 2 fumbles recovered, 1 fumble return TD in 43-17 win</em></p><p>Brandon Wong played a starring role on special teams in Regina&#039;s 43-17 victory over Alberta on Thursday night, recovering two blocked punts that led directly to touchdowns. </p><p>Wong scooped up a punt blocked by Kaiden Banfield in the second quarter and returned it 12 yards for a touchdown, giving the Rams a 17-14 lead. In the third quarter, Wong recovered another blocked punt, this one by Kyler Banfield, and returned it 15 yards to set up a 26-yard touchdown pass from Owen Sieben to Nicholas Sirleaf on the very next play. </p><p>The two blocked punts marked the first time Regina had blocked two kicks in a single game since 2005.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b3ab993c-85a1-4758-88e2-1f0df38aa7b1/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-b3ab993c-85a1-4758-88e2-1f0df38aa7b1\"\n                data-id=\"b3ab993c-85a1-4758-88e2-1f0df38aa7b1\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b3ab993c-85a1-4758-88e2-1f0df38aa7b1/-/inline/no/WK7+FB+ST+REG+Wong.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b3ab993c-85a1-4758-88e2-1f0df38aa7b1/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/fball/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Football News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Women&#039;s Soccer - Maddy Norman (UBC Thunderbirds)</strong></p><p><em>Oct. 16 vs TRU: 4 SOG, 90 mins in a 1-1 draw</em></p><p><em>Oct. 17 vs UNBC: 1 G, 3 A, 3 SOG, 90 mins in a 7-0 win</em></p><p>Entering the final half of regular season play Saturday night versus the UNBC Timberwolves, Maddy Norman needed four points to tie the Canada West all-time single-season points record of 22 - and she did just that. </p><p>Scoring her conference-leading 14th of the season early in the frame, the third-year forward added three helpers en route to her place in the record books, and another undefeated UBC conference campaign. </p><p>Norman and the T-Birds now enjoy a bye week before hosting a quarter-final match at Thunderbird Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ad30f093-2580-4010-800e-3e9515209a8d/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-ad30f093-2580-4010-800e-3e9515209a8d\"\n                data-id=\"ad30f093-2580-4010-800e-3e9515209a8d\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ad30f093-2580-4010-800e-3e9515209a8d/-/inline/no/WK7+WSOC+UBC+Norman.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ad30f093-2580-4010-800e-3e9515209a8d/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/wsoc/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Women&#039;s Soccer News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Men&#039;s Soccer - Efe Udolu-Joshua (Calgary Dinos) </strong></p><p><em>Oct. 16 at LET: 1 G in 3-1 win</em></p><p><em>Oct. 18 at SSK: 2 G, 1 GWG in 2-1 win </em></p><p>Efe Udolu-Joshua scored three goals in two games to help the Dinos secure first place in the Prairie Division, and helped his side to their ninth of the season, equalling the program record for wins in a regular season</p><p>He scored once in a 3-1 win over the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns on Friday Oct. 16. He followed it up on Sunday, scoring both of the Dinos&#039; goals in a 2-1 comeback victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies, including the game-winner in the second half.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/6c9834ae-e4ba-4c0c-b8fb-a1c7f0d97f89/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-6c9834ae-e4ba-4c0c-b8fb-a1c7f0d97f89\"\n                data-id=\"6c9834ae-e4ba-4c0c-b8fb-a1c7f0d97f89\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/6c9834ae-e4ba-4c0c-b8fb-a1c7f0d97f89/-/inline/no/WK8+MSOC+CGY+Udolu-Joshua.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/6c9834ae-e4ba-4c0c-b8fb-a1c7f0d97f89/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/msoc/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Men&#039;s Soccer News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Women&#039;s Rugby 15s - Zina Umeh (Lethbridge Pronghorns) </strong></p><p><em>Oct. 16 vs ALB: 3 tries and set up two other tries in a 34-26 win</em></p><p>Zina Umeh played a key role in the Pronghorns&rsquo; 34-26 win over Alberta, scoring three tries and setting up two others. She also delivered a strong defensive performance, using her strong instincts and blistering speed to make an impact on both sides of the ball. </p><p>The Pronghorns secured the second seed in the CW standings and will now prepare for the 2026 CW Championships in Victoria, where they will face third-seeded UBC in their semifinal match. </p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c0329a6e-688b-483a-bead-580103776d92/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-c0329a6e-688b-483a-bead-580103776d92\"\n                data-id=\"c0329a6e-688b-483a-bead-580103776d92\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c0329a6e-688b-483a-bead-580103776d92/-/inline/no/WK7+RUG15s+LET+Umeh.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c0329a6e-688b-483a-bead-580103776d92/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/wrugby/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Rugby 15s News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Women&#039;s Hockey - Grace Deveau (Trinity Western Spartans) </strong></p><p><em>Oct. 17 vs UBC: 48 saves in 4-1 win</em></p><p>Trinity Western goalie Grace Deveau put on a show in her first-ever Canada West regular season game, making 48 saves to help the Spartans to a 4-1 win over No. 1-ranked UBC. </p><p>Deveau&#039;s instrumental play led TWU to the widest margin of victory over UBC in program history.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/fcddc002-36f2-496e-86a0-0acc4a7e14eb/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-fcddc002-36f2-496e-86a0-0acc4a7e14eb\"\n                data-id=\"fcddc002-36f2-496e-86a0-0acc4a7e14eb\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/fcddc002-36f2-496e-86a0-0acc4a7e14eb/-/inline/no/WK2+WHKY+TWU+Deveau.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/fcddc002-36f2-496e-86a0-0acc4a7e14eb/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/wice/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Women&#039;s Hockey News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Men&#039;s Hockey - Brayden Schuurman (UBC Thunderbirds) </strong></p><p><em>Oct. 16 at TWU: 1 G, 8 shots in 6-5 win</em></p><p><em>Oct. 17 vs TWU: 3 G, 1 A, 9 shots +2 in 4-1 win</em></p><p>Schuurman&#039;s red hot start to his Canada West career launched into high gear with a four goal, five-point weekend as the Thunderbirds completed the home-and-home sweep of the Trinity Western Spartans. </p><p>The second-year transfer opened scoring in Friday night&#039;s 6-5 barnburner but Schuurman really made a mark in Saturday&#039;s rematch, completing the hat trick along with a helper, pushing UBC to a third straight win to head into their bye week. </p><p>Schuurman currently leads the Canada West in goals (6), points (9) and shots (29).</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2358df66-a721-45f7-b097-65701e8f9437/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-2358df66-a721-45f7-b097-65701e8f9437\"\n                data-id=\"2358df66-a721-45f7-b097-65701e8f9437\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2358df66-a721-45f7-b097-65701e8f9437/-/inline/no/WK2+MHKY+UBC+Schuurman.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2358df66-a721-45f7-b097-65701e8f9437/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/mice/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Men&#039;s Hockey News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><strong>Women&#039;s Field Hockey - Kenzie Girgis (UBC Thunderbirds)</strong></p><p><em>Oct. 18 vs CGY: 2 Goals in a 5-0 UBC win vs CGY</em></p><p>Three-time Canada West All-Star Kenzie Girgis had yet another clutch performance for the Thunderbirds, scoring twice in Sunday&#039;s 5-0 rout of the Calgary Dinos. </p><p>Building on UBC&#039;s lead early in the second half, Girgis scored off a penalty corner and repeated the effort in the 58th minute for the exclamation mark on a weekend sweep. Heading into the final weekend of the season, Girgis and the T-Birds host the seven-time defending conference champion Vikes with the opportunity for UBC to clinch their first Canada West banner since 2017.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e7f4f903-cb17-411d-ad91-de2e868c9956/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-e7f4f903-cb17-411d-ad91-de2e868c9956\"\n                data-id=\"e7f4f903-cb17-411d-ad91-de2e868c9956\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e7f4f903-cb17-411d-ad91-de2e868c9956/-/inline/no/WK6+FH+UBC+Girgis.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e7f4f903-cb17-411d-ad91-de2e868c9956/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.canadawest.org/sports/fh/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View CW Field Hockey News, Stats and More</strong></a></p><hr /><p><em><strong>About Players of the Week:</strong></em></p><p>The <em>Canada West Players of the Week, Presented by BioSteel</em> 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. </p><p><em><strong>About BioSteel:</strong></em></p><p>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.</p><p><em><strong>About Canada West:</strong></em><em> </em></p><p>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 18 member institutions spanning from Victoria to Winnipeg, with over 3,200 student-athletes competing across 14 sports. Canada West&rsquo;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.</p>",
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