Game Times (PST)
Canada West conference matches 

SATURDAY, SEP 24th, 2016:
1 PM | Heat (W) (2-2-0) vs the Fraser Valley Cascades (2-1-2)
Webcast | Live Stats | Tickets - Free admission

SUNDAY, SEP 25th, 2016: 
1 PM | Heat (W) (2-2-0) vs the No. 3 Trinity Western Spartans (3-0-2)
Webcast | Live Stats | Tickets - Free admission

Both matches to be played at the Nonis Field at UBC Okanagan.

UBC OKANAGAN HEAT (4-2-2, 2-2-0 Canada West)

CIS National Ranking: N/A
CanWest Standings: 5th - Pacific
Last week: 1-1-0, Sat W vs UNBC (3-0); Sun L vs ALB (3-0)
Streak: 1 L
2015-16 Record: 2-8-4, 7th place, West Division
2016 CanWest Playoffs: N/A
2016 CIS Tournament: N/A
2015-16 Overall Record: (3-9-4)
Last CanWest Title: N/A
Last CIS Title: N/A

This week for the Heat: This week marks the third week of regular season games for the Heat women's soccer team. For the second weekend in a row the Heat will be playing on their home turf as they will take on the University of Fraser Valley Saturday (Sept. 24) with a start time of 1  p.m. PT at the Nonis Sports Field. Followed by a second match on Sunday (Sept. 18) with a start time of 1 p.m. PT against against the highly ranked Trinity Western Spartans.

Current Form: The women kick started their second weekend of regular season games with a win on their home opener against UNBC. The second match is where the Heat struggled offensively as they finished the match with a loss to the University of Alberta Pandas. With the win and the loss the Heat hold a record of (2-2) and are sixth in the Canada West standings. This week the Heat will be looking to adjust their offense as they will defend their home turf for a second weekend in a row against Fraser Valley and Trinity Western.

Key Players: Third year Courtney Hemmerling is helping build an offensive edge for the Heat. As a forward Hemmerling has scored three goals so far this season, two of which were in Saturday's win against UNBC. Rookie Maya Bandy is also providing in the offensive end as she finished the weekend off with her second Canada West goal in just three games.

UFV CASCADES (5-2-3, 2-1-2 Canada West)           

CIS National Ranking: N/A
CanWest Standings: 3rd - Pacific
Last week: 1-0-1, Fri T vs UBC (2-2); Sat W vs VIC (3-0)
Streak: 1 W
2015-16: 8-4-2, 3rd in West Division
2015-16 Playoff Record: 0-1
2015-16 Overall Record:  
Last CW Title/Total CW Titles: 2010 / 1
Last CIS Title/Total CIS Titles: N/A

Cascades: On Saturday the Heat will play UFV, the Cascades, third in the West Division are coming off of a tie against UBC (2-2) and a win against UVic (3-0). With the split, UFV will be looking to keep their focus on wins as they head to the Okanagan to play the Heat on Saturday (Sept. 24) on Nonis Sports Field at 1 p.m.  PT.

Key Players:  Second year, Gurneet Dhaliwal has made her mark on the field. With three goals so far this season, the Surrey product is making a huge impact on offense for the Cascades. Fourth year, Amanda Carruthers is also taking leadership on offense as she has already made three goals in the past five games.  Tristan Corneil (Left back / 5th / Surrey, B.C.)  Corneil was a Canada West first team all-star in 2015, reflecting her status as one of the top defenders in the conference. She's a leader on the pitch for the Cascades – excellent at distributing the ball from the back and very responsible defensively.

Team Stat: With 11 goals scored this season, the Cascades are showing that their ability to distribute the ball is winning them games. With 11 assists so far this season, UFV is sixth in Canada West for that category.

Preseason preview courtesy of Canadawest.org

2015 CW regular season ranks:

Offence: 32 GF, 2nd
Defence: 20 GA, 8th

2015 CW regular season leaders:

Goals: 7 – Monika Levarsky, F
Assists: 9 – Shelby Beck, F
Points: 11 – Shelby Beck, F
Wins: 6 – Kayla Klim, GK
Shutouts: 3 – Kayla Klim, GK

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):

Simi Lehal / F / 1 / Surrey, B.C. / Surrey United
Shayla Phipps / F / 1 / Delta, B.C. / TSS Academy
Haley Eburne / MID / 3 / Surrey, B.C. / Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):

Shelby Beck / F / Langley, B.C. / 5
Dayle Jeras / CB / Langley, B.C. / 5
Jade Palm / RB / Powell River, B.C. / 3

No. 3 TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (5-0-4, 3-0-2 Canada West)    

CIS National Ranking: #3
CanWest Standings: 1st - Pacific
Last week: 0-0-2, Fri T vs VIC (0-0); Sat T vs UBC (1-1)
Streak: 2 T
2015-16 CW Regular Season Record: 10-1-3, 2nd in West Division
2015-16 Playoff Record: 3-1, 2nd
2015-16 Overall Record:
Last CW Title/Total CW Titles: 2014 / 6
Last CIS Title/Total CIS Titles: 2013 / 5

Spartans: On Sunday the Heat will play the  Trinity Western University, first in the West Division and third in the country the Spartans are coming off of two ties. The Spartan's  head to Kelowna to play the Heat on Sunday (Sept .25) on Nonis Sports Field at 1 p.m.  PT.

Current Form: The Spartans are coming off of a (0-0) tie against the University of Victoria and a tie (1-1) against the University of British Columbia.

Key Players: Defender, Jenaya Robertson is proving that she is a threat at both ends of the field. With two goals so far this season, Robertson is making her mark on the field and proving that with only two years of experience she is can play any position. Third year Danae Derksen is also showing promise this season as she has two goals within the past five games.  Ally Williamson (Goalkeeper / 5th / Langley, B.C.) The fifth-year Williamson and two-time CIS All-Canadian is arguably the best goalkeeper in the country and will once again solidify the Spartans defensive group. The local product started all 21 of the Spartans regular season and playoff games last year and earned 13 clean sheets as she helped guide TWU to Canada West and CIS silver medals. This year, Williamson didn't allow a single goal in the three preseason games she played, including a shutout against the University of Washington Huskies.

Team Stat: The Spartans are a strong presence on the field and are holding a candid spot in the overall standings in the CIS. With only eight goals scored this fast paced team is averaging 9.6 shots per game.

Preseason preview courtesy of Canadawest.org

2015 CW regular season ranks:

Offence: 37 GF, 1st
Defence: 6 GA, 1st

Goals: 10 – Ali Oliverio, MID
Assists: 7 – Seina Kashima, MID
Points: 13 – Ali Oliverio, MID
Wins: 10 – Ally Williamson, GK
Shutouts: 9 – Ally Williamson, GK

Key additions (name / position / hometown / last team):

Kristen Sakaki / D / 1 / Surrey, B.C. / Surrey United
Gabi Short / F / 1 / Calgary / Calgary Southwest United Premiers
Elizabeth Hicks / D / 1 / Surrey, B.C. / Surrey United

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):

Vanessa Kovacs / MID / North Delta, B.C. / 5
Ali Oliverio / MID / Calgary / 5
Quinn Hardstaff / D / Calgary / 1