The will be getting some size and much-needed experience for the 2018-19 Canada West season with the addition of Matthew Aubrey.

The 6-foot-10 oustide hitter played the last two seasons at the University of Regina, before the Cougars害羞草研究所� program was disbanded at the end of last season.

Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Aubrey will be the tallest member of this year害羞草研究所檚 Heat team and one of the tallest in program history.

害羞草研究所淯BCO was able to give me the opportunity to continue to play volleyball and go to school in Canada,害羞草研究所� said Aubrey. 害羞草研究所淭he Heat have an excellent program and I害羞草研究所檓 looking forward to being a part of it.害羞草研究所�

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In his first season with Regina in 2016-17 he was named to the Canada West All-Rookie team, thanks to 212 kills害羞草研究所攖ops among all rookies害羞草研究所攊n his first university campaign.

A former Academic All-Canadian, Aubrey will enter the management program at the Okanagan Campus with the hopes of attaining a career in business following his degree.

During his club career in Australia, the outside hitter was one of Australia害羞草研究所檚 representatives at the Asian Club Championships in both 2017 and 2018. He has also been a member of the Australian national team at the U19, U21 and U23 level. In 2017 Aubrey was selected to represent his country at the World Universiade games.

害羞草研究所淲e are very excited to add Matthew to our program,害羞草研究所� said Heat coachBrad Hudson. 害羞草研究所淒espite having represented Australia on numerous occasions I believe there is considerable room for growth in his game. He has already shown an ability to excel on the court and in the classroom in Canada West and I am looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together.害羞草研究所�

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