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.