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T-Birds add blend of experience and skill to blue line and goal
The UBC Thunderbirds have added four new players to their defence and goaltending for the 2026-27 season: defencemen Carter Savage, Gabriel Guilbault, and Keaton Dowhaniuk, and goaltender Brendan Gee. The recruits bring WHL and BCHL experience to the Canada West squad.
Recent T-Bird alum finding success in North American professional hockey
Four UBC Thunderbirds men's hockey players have signed professional contracts in the AHL and ECHL following the 2025-26 season. Chris Douglas, Sasha Mutala, Jake Lee, and Brett Mirwald are all contributing significantly to their new teams.
Sasha Mutala named Canada West-WHL Top Performer
UBC Thunderbirds forward Sasha Mutala has been named the 2025-26 Canada West/WHL Top Performer after a historic season leading the conference in scoring with 46 points. The Vancouver product set a new UBC single-season assists record and helped the Thunderbirds achieve their best regular season in program history with 23 wins and 49 points.
Forward recruit class adds dynamism to new-look ‘Birds
UBC Thunderbirds men's hockey has announced five forward recruits for the 2026-27 season, including transfers Brayden Schuurman, Zeke Nicholson, and Austin Fraser, as well as freshmen Ewan Rennie and Arjun Bawa. The new players are expected to provide a dynamic offensive boost as the team undergoes a major roster makeover.
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Sasha Mutala wins CW Player of the Year, Lee, Mirwald and Butenschon all honoured with major awards
UBC Thunderbirds forward Sasha Mutala was named Canada West Men's Hockey Player of the Year, while Jake Lee won Top Defenceman, Brett Mirwald won Goaltender of the Year, and Sven Butenschon earned Coach of the Year. Mutala led the conference with 46 points, setting a UBC record with 32 assists, and Lee became the first Thunderbird to win the Mervyn 'Red' Dutton Trophy since 1985.
Huskies sweep T-Birds in semifinal, ending historic season
The UBC Thunderbirds lost 4-1 to the Saskatchewan Huskies in Game 2 of the Canada West semifinal, ending their season. The Huskies swept the series with four unanswered goals after UBC led 1-0 after the first period.
Huskies hold off furious T-Bird rally to take game one of CW semifinal
The UBC Thunderbirds fell 3-2 to the Saskatchewan Huskies in game one of their Canada West semifinal, despite a late rally. Game two is Saturday night with UBC needing a win to stay alive in the best-of-three series.
Playoff redux as T-Birds host Huskies with berth in CW Final and redemption on the line
The UBC Thunderbirds host the Saskatchewan Huskies in a best-of-three Canada West semifinal series starting February 27, seeking redemption after last season's heartbreak. The T-Birds set program records with 23 wins and 49 points, led by conference scoring leader Sasha Mutala and a lethal power play.
SPARTANS SENIOR NIGHT SPOILED BY GRIFFINS
The Trinity Western Spartans men's hockey team lost their senior night game 6-1 to the MacEwan Griffins on Saturday. Goaltender Leon Sommer made 60 saves but conceded six goals, while Aiden Knutson scored the only goal for the Spartans.
BC Standings
CW West
| Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UBC Thunderbirds | 28 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 148 | 68 | 51 |
 Trinity Western Spartans | 28 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 72 | 144 | 14 |
Leaders
Points
| # | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | S Mutala | | 46 |
Assists
| # | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | S Mutala | | 32 |
| 4 | T Thorpe | | 29 |
+/-
| # | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Lee | | 37 |
| 5 | K Sadhra-Kang | | 26 |
Win pct
| # | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Schwebius | | .846 |
| 2 | B Mirwald | | .786 |