CW BioSteel Players of the Week: Sept. 2

Aug. 26, 2025 - The Canada West calendar is steadily moving into full gear, with football and rugby 15s joining soccer on the slate this past weekend.

Week 1 of Canada West football delivered plenty of intrigue, as Saskatchewan, UBC, and Regina all opened their seasons with victories. Friday night’s clash between Calgary and Regina became an early game-of-the-year contender, featuring a game-tying kickoff rouge (!) and Regina's Marshall Erichsen setting a school-record with four rushing touchdowns.

Victoria toppled reigning champion UBC in rugby action, while Alberta’s Kaitlin Tetteh-Wayoe stole the spotlight with four tries in a win over Calgary. On the soccer pitch, Calgary’s Brooke Batty filled the net with six goals in two games—including four on Saturday against Regina—becoming the second Dino in as many weeks to reach that mark. In men’s play, Victoria’s Fin Tugwell came up big on Saturday night, notching a second-half brace to help the Vikes complete a comeback win against Thompson Rivers.

Here are your BioSteel Players of the Week.

Women's Soccer - Brooke Batty (Calgary Dinos)

Aug. 30 at Regina: 4 goals, 1 assist, 5 points, 4 shots, 59 minutes in 6-0 win

Aug. 31 at Saskatchewan: 2 goals (1 game winner), 2 points, 2 shots, 85 minutes in 2-0 win

It was an incredible start to the season for Calgary's Brooke Batty. The second-year forward set up the first goal of the season for the Dinos before erupting for four goals of her own - tying the program record for most goals in one game despite playing only 59 minutes in a 6-0 opening win over the Cougars.

One day later, Batty showed that performance was no fluke as she scored both goals in Calgary's 2-0 win over Saskatchewan for the six-point weekend for the Dinos. Incredibly, Batty scored the six goals on just six shots. The six goals and seven points not only lead Canada West through the opening weekend, but are the national leaders by a noticeable margin in the early going.

View WSOC: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Men's Soccer - Fin Tugwell (Victoria Vikes)

Aug. 29 at UBCO: 90 min played in 2-1 win

Aug. 30 at TRU: 2 goals, 2 SOG, 90 min played in 2-1 win

A First Team Canada West All-Star last season, Tugwell has picked up where he left off for the Vikes. The fourth year North Vancouver product was key defensively in a 2-1 win over UBCO on Friday, then became the offensive driver for the Vikes the following night against Thompson Rivers. He scored a brace against the WolfPack, scoring the equalizer in the 65th minute before putting home the game winner in the 72nd minute.

View MSOC: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Rugby 15s - Kaitlin Tetteh-Wayoe (Alberta Pandas) ​

Aug. 30 at Calgary - 4 Tries, 20 Points in 29-17 win

First-year Panda Kaitlin Tetteh-Wayoe began her varsity rugby career with a stellar performance, scoring four tries to lead Alberta to a 29-17 road win over the Calgary Dinos.

A Simon Fraser University basketball transfer, Tetteh-Wayoe scored three of her four major scores in the second half, extending what was a 12-7 Pandas lead at the half.

View RUGBY 15s: Standings | Schedule

Football Offensive Player of the Week - Marshall Erichsen (Regina Rams)

Aug. 29 at Calgary - 27 carries, 113 yds, 4 TD, 4 rec, 57 yds in 43-36 OT win

Marshall Erichsen became the first player in University of Regina Rams history with four rushing touchdowns in a game in Friday's 43-36 overtime thriller against the Calgary Dinos. The Regina product was a workhorse for the Rams, tallying 31 touches for a whopping 170 scrimmage yards to lead the visiting Rams to a victory in their season opener.

Erichsen capped his historic performance with a six-yard touchdown run in overtime that proved to be the game winner.

View Football: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Football Defensive Player of the Week - Seth Hundeby (Saskatchewan Huskies)

Aug. 29 at Alberta - 5 solo tackles, 5.5 TOT, 46-yard interception for a TD

Fifth-year linebacker Seth Hundeby made the highlight-reel play of the Huskies' Week One win over the Alberta Golden Bears. The 2025 CFL Draft selection recorded his first career interception in the second quarter of Friday's contest, returning it 46 yards to the house, giving the Dogs a 14-10 lead and changing the game's momentum.

Hundeby would also record five solo tackles in a terrific performance by the Saskatchewan defence which featured just three second-half points against.

View Football: Standings | Schedule | Leaders

Football Special Teams Player of the Week - Vince Triumbari (Calgary Dinos)

Aug. 29 vs Regina - 2-2 FG, 3-3 PAT, 1 rouge

It was a strong start to season for fifth-year kicker Vince Triumbari. The Stoney Creek, Ont., native was a perfect 2-for-2 on field goals, connected from 21 and 34 yards. He added three singles following touchdowns but he saved his best for last. With the game on the line and the Dinos trailing by one with just six seconds remaining in regulation, Calgary turned to Triumbari's powerful leg. The kicker responded with a booming kick that caromed through the endzone for another single to send the game to overtime.

In all, Triumbari scored 10 points in Friday's opener.

View Football: 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.