Written by Colin Powers Monday, Feb 12 2024, 5:50 AM

The Innovation Federal Credit Union U18 AAA Wildcats salvaged a split in Saskatoon with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Stars on Sunday at Merlis Belsher Place.

Kaylee Williams scored two goals 1:06 apart in the second period to put Swift Current up 2-0, but Saskatoon wrapped up the middle frame with three unanswered goals, two from Avery Bairos and another from Haley Braun, to take a 3-2 lead after 40 minutes. Alexie Palchinski tied the game up with 11 minutes to go in the third period to force overtime, and Williams scored the lone goal of the shootout in the fifth round to give the Wildcats the victory.

Paige Fischer stopped 41 shots in regulation and overtime and all five shootout attempts she faced to get the win in goal. The Stars outshot Swift Current 42-30.

The Wildcats (7-14-2-3) visit the Prince Albert Bears next weekend.

Written by Colin Powers Sunday, Feb 11 2024, 9:33 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats dropped a 4-2 decision to the Saskatoon Stars on Saturday at Merlis Belsher Place.

After a scoreless first period, Saskatoon picked up three unanswered goals from Peyton Gabruck, Kelsey Ledoux and Shayla Koroll to go up 3-0 after the second period. Alexie Palchinski and Raela Packet cut the Wildcats’ deficit to 3-2 by the midway point of the third, but Ledoux scored her second of the game on the power play to give the Stars their two-goal lead back with 8:44 left in the game.

Paige Fischer made 39 saves for the Wildcats, who were outshot 43-18.

The Wildcats (7-14-1-3) take on the Stars again Sunday afternoon in Saskatoo

Written by Colin Powers Thursday, Feb 01 2024, 5:55 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats fell 2-1 to the league-leading Regina Rebels on Wednesday night at S3 Arenas.

Avery Gottselig opened the scoring for Regina on the power play with 3:20 left in the first period before Taylre Becker tied it up with a goal at 13:11 of the second. Ella Schneider would break the 1-1 deadlock with the eventual game winner for the Rebels with 11:21 left in the third period.

Paige Fischer made 54 saves for the Wildcats, who were outshot 56-27.

The Wildcats (7-13-1-3) will face the Rebels again on February 8 in Regina.

The Swift Current Federal Innovation Wildcats will be holding their annual spring camp on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at the S3 East Arena in Swift Current. The camp is open to players born in 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007. The camp will consist of skill sessions and scrimmages. Cost of the camp is $100.

Camp registration forms can be found on both the Swift Current Innovation Federal Creit Union Wildcats website and on the SFU18AAAHL website.

Registration forms can be mailed to: Swift Current Wildcats
840 Field Drive
Swift Current, SK
S9H 4N5

Written by Colin Powers Wednesday, Jan 24 2024, 6:25 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats were blanked 2-0 by the Notre Dame Hounds on Tuesday night in Wilcox.

The game was scoreless through nearly 58 minutes of play before Sara Harbus broke the deadlock with a goal at the 7:52 mark of the third period. Kate Williams added an empty-netter for the Hounds and Schay Camphaug stopped all 26 shots she faced for her third shutout of the season. Paige Fischer made 16 saves for Swift Current in the loss.

The Wildcats (7-12-1-3) play their next game on January 31 when they host the Regina Rebels.