Sahib Sidhu's offensive breakthrough has netted him the Canada West men's third star of the week award.

The sophomore centre back's chief proficiency is in preventing goals rather than scoring them, but he made a key contribution on the scoresheet for the University of the Fraser Valley men's soccer team this past weekend.

The Surrey, B.C. product – a Canada West all-rookie selection last season – netted his first career goal in conference play in the 72nd minute on Friday vs. UBC Okanagan. He pounced on a Gurmaan Jhaj rebound and fired it into the top corner to lift the Cascades to a 1-1 draw with the Pacific Division frontrunners. On Saturday, he played all 90 minutes for the second straight day and was a defensive standout as UFV earned a 1-1 tie with U SPORTS No. 7-ranked Thompson Rivers.

The men's first and second stars of the week, respectively, were fellow soccer players Rori Enno of the Mount Royal Cougars and Sam McDonald of the UBCO Heat.

FULL CW THREE STARS RELEASE

Sidhu and the Cascades (1-2-3) are in action at home this weekend, hosting the Calgary Dinos on Friday (8 p.m.) and the Mount Royal Cougars on Sunday (1 p.m.) at MRC Sports Complex.