Written by Colin Powers Monday, Jan 22 2024, 5:44 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats dropped a 3-1 decision to the Weyburn Gold Wings on Sunday afternoon at S3 Arenas to split a weekend homestand.

Kaydence Ray opened the scoring for Weyburn on the power play midway through the first period, then Raela Packet tied the game up for Swift Current on the power play with 5:01 left in the opening frame. Julia Durr gave the Wings the lead again in the second period, and Kaitlyn Mah added another goal in the third period to seal the win for Weyburn.

Jordyn Ottenbreit made 15 saves for the Wildcats while Amy Swayze made 41 stops for the Gold Wings as Swift Current outshot Weyburn 42-18.

The Wildcats (7-11-1-3) visit the Notre Dame Hounds in their next game on Tuesday night.

Written by Colin Powers Sunday, Jan 21 2024, 9:37 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats earned a 3-1 victory over the Weyburn Gold Wings on Saturday night at S3 Arenas.

Kyla Benjamin opened the scoring for Swift Current just 36 seconds into the game, then Abigail Manz tied it for Weyburn with 56 seconds left in the frame. After a scoreless second period, Kaylee Williams broke the deadlock with a goal 5:04 into the third period and Cassidy Peters added an empty netter late in the game.

Paige Fischer made 18 saves for the Wildcats, who outshot the Wings 27-19.

The Wildcats (7-10-1-3) face the Wings again Sunday afternoon at 1:15pm from S3 Arenas.

Written by Colin Powers Thursday, Jan 18 2024, 6:32 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats dropped a 4-2 decision to the league-leading Regina Rebels on Wednesday at S3 Arenas.

Alexa Kobley and Amiyah Jones gave the Wildcats a 2-0 lead by the midway point of the second period, but Regina rallied with four unanswered goals to take the victory. Ashley Breikreuz and Kadence Dansereau scored to tie the game late in the second period while Stryker Zablocki and Cedar Swan added goals in the third.

Jordyn Ottenbreit made 30 saves as Regina outshot Swift Current 34-24.

The Wildcats (6-10-1-3) will host the Weyburn Gold Wings for a pair of games this weekend.

Written by Colin Powers Sunday, Jan 14 2024, 9:45 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Credit Union U18 AAA Wildcats dropped a 3-2 decision to the Notre Dame Hounds at Innovationplex on Saturday.

The Wildcats held a 2-0 lead after the first period on goals by Dior Stringer and Evangeline Hill. The Hounds then rallied with three unanswered goals over the next 40 minutes to take the victory. Felicia An scored in the second period while Sasha Malenfant scored twice in the third, including the game-winner with 9:30 left in regulation.

Paige Fischer made 34 saves for Swift Current as Notre Dame outshot the Wildcats 38-23.

The Wildcats (6-9-1-3) host the league-leading Regina Rebels in their next game on Wednesday night.

Written by Colin Powers Friday, Jan 12 2024, 5:46 AM

he Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union U18 AAA Wildcats suffered a 7-1 loss to the Saskatoon Stars in their first game back from the Christmas break Thursday night in the Bridge City.

Halle Duchene and Payton Gabruck started the scoring with two power play goals for Saskatoon to give the Stars a 2-0 lead before Kyla Benjamin replied on the power play with 3:31 left in the opening frame to cut the Wildcats’ deficit to 2-1. The Stars then scored five unanswered goals over the final 40 minutes with Duchene picking up three more for a four-goal night. Haley Braun and Madison Buziak also scored for the Stars.

Paige Fischer made 30 saves for Swift Current as the Stars outshot the Wildcats 37-24.

The Wildcats (6-8-1-3) host the Notre Dame Hounds Saturday afternoon at 4:45pm from Innovationplex.