Written by David Zammit Wednesday, Sep 27 2023, 9:59 PM

The visiting Regina Rebels spoiled the Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union U18 AAA Wildcats season opener this evening.

Rebels forward Stryker Zablocki scored five times lifting Regina over the Wildcats 6-1 at S3 Arenas.

The Prince Albert product scored twice in the first and third periods and added a single tally in the second frame.

Wildcats centre Evangeline Hill scored the lone Swift Current goal early in the third period assisted by Kyla Benjamin and Olivia Ferguson.

Paige Fischer made 27 saves for Swift Current in the loss.

The Wildcats will host the Battlefords Sharks this Saturday and Sunday.