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Fagan, who was also named an all-Canadian, was not only thrilled with the award but encouraged by the rise of the cross country program over the past two seasons.

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A native of Calgary, McCaw transferred to UBC Okanagan in the fall of 2016 from Concordia University in Portland, Ore.

The 6-foot-2 keeper made an immediate impact with the Heat program, posting five shutouts, six wins and earning Canada West first-team all-star honours.

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The fourth-year engineering student led the Heat in kills with 290, and has been named an academic All-Canadian three straight years.

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An academic all-Canadian the past two seasons, Fitzpatrick led the Heat with 256 kills.

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Swiatlowski played over 300 sets for the Heat during his career, the second most all-time.

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Third in team kills this past season (74), Hinchey was named to the Canada West all-rookie team.

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Finished second on the Heat with 344 assists, while helping the team to a fourth straight Canada West final four appearance.

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