UBC defenceman Sarah Casorso was named the Canada West third star after a standout weekend for the Thunderbirds. An offensive catalyst for the UBC women’s hockey team she  recorded five points in two games against the Calgary Dinos in Vancouver.
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She collected three assists in UBC’s 4-0 win on Friday, including two on the first goals of the game 27 seconds apart late in the first period.
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On Saturday, the Thunderbirds fell behind 3-1 entering the third period but mounted a comeback to tie the game at 3-3 and send it to overtime. Eventually, Calgary won in a shootout 4-3.
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Casorso was a big part of the comeback, recording an assist on the power play goal that made it 3-2.  Then with just over four minutes left in regulation, she tied the game with an even strength goal.
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The fourth-year player from Kelowna, B.C. now has eight points in four regular season games, putting her at the top of the Canada West scoring race.
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UBC will travel east to face Regina in a two-game set, starting Friday.