Published: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 23:41
Written by David Zammit

https://www.swiftcurrentonline.com/local-sports/wildcats-capture-comeback-overtime-win-over-regina

The Swift Current Innovation Credit Union U18 AAA Female Wildcats were able to knocked off the league-leading Regina Rebels in overtime tonight in the Queen City.

Wildcats forward Sadie Keller provided the game-winner in the second overtime to lift a shorthanded Swift Current squad to a 3-2 win.

The first period was fairly even shots-wise with the Rebels holding a slight 9-7 advantage but neither team managed to find the scoresheet.

Lafleche’s Jerzey Watteyne continued her impressive start to the season just 1:20 into the second period putting Swift Current up 1-0 with an assist going to Laiken Swan.

Around five minutes later the Rebels would solve Wildcats netminder Karlee Lehner tying the game at 1-1.

The Rebels would jump out to a 2-1 lead moments after the five-minute mark of the third period.

Swift Current defenceman Shelby Rublee would erase the one-goal deficit approximately four minutes later knotting the game at 2-2.

After both teams failed to score a winner in the first overtime, Wildcats Keller would end it with 1:44 left in the second overtime session with Jessica Bouffard and Samantha Thompson drawing assists.

Lehner continued her perfect record between the pipes for Swift Current moving to 4-0 on the year with a 33 save performance.

With the win the Wildcats are now 5-2 on the season, tied for second in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League.

The pair of clubs will rematch in Swift Current next Wednesday night at Fairview West Arena.

Captain Ava Metzger, forward Kiana McNinch, defenceman Caitlyn Perlinger, goalie Aurora Van Wormer were all unavailable for Swift Current in the game.

All four players are in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba this week representing Team Saskatchewan at the Western Regional Women’s U18 Championship that began today.

Published: Thursday, 21 October 2021 00:19
Written by David Zammit
(photo by Colin Powers)

The Swift Current Innovation Credit Union U18 AAA Female Wildcats are the last undefeated team remaining in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League after Wednesday night.

Wildcats captain Ava Metzger’s overtime winner extinguished the Regina Rebels bid for a six-game win streak to begin the season while extending Swift Current’s to three in a row.

The contest didn’t start as planned for Swift Current as the Rebels pounced out to a 1-0 lead just 1:49 into the game.

Swift Current forward Jerzey Watteyne continued her impressive start to the season with just over a trio of minutes left in the first frame scoring her fourth of the season tying the game up.

A similar script to the first period ensued in the second, as the Rebels regained the lead at the 5:22 mark.

The Wildcats would respond quicker this time, around four minutes later as Gull Lake’s Sadie Keller netted her first on the campaign via the powerplay knotting the game at 2-2.

Wildcats rookie Addison Eurich would give them the lead just over five minutes into the third period but Swift Current couldn’t hang on as they allowed a tying goal with around three minutes left in regulation.

That set the stage for Metzger to play hero for Swift Current in the extra frame moving their record to 3-0 on the season.

Swift Current’s goalie Karlee Lehner stopped 30 of 33 shots in her second career win in as many outings.

Next up for the Wildcats is a weekend visit from the 0-4 Prince Albert Bears on Saturday and Sunday.

https://www.swiftcurrentonline.com/local-sports/wildcats-win-home-opener-in-overtime

BY STEVEN MAH -October 19, 2021
SOUTHWEST BOOSTER

Four members of the Swift Current Innovation Credit Union Wildcats have been named to the 20-player roster for U18 Female Team Saskatchewan.

Swift Current’s Aurora Van Wormer is one of two goaltenders on Team Saskatchewan. The second-year Wildcat made 29 saves in a shutout performance to open the regular season two weeks ago.

Second-year defenseman Caitlyn Perlinger (Kindersley) has been named to the six-player blueline crew. She has suited up in five league games for the Wildcats since last season.

Newcomer Kiana McNinch (Turtleford) and captain Ava Metzger (Moosomin) are among the 12 forwards this year. McNinch joined the Wildcats this season after playing previously in the Battlefords and Lloydminster. She has one goal and one assist in two league outings this season. Metzger has been held without a point in two league outings this season. She registered five points in as many games with the Wildcats last season and attended the Hockey Canada U18 Summer Showcase Development Camp over the summer.

http://www.swbooster.com/article/11952/four-wildcats-named-to-team-saskatchewan/

BY STEVEN MAH -October 17, 2021
SOUTHWEST BOOSTER

The Swift Current Innovation Credit Union U18 AAA Female Wildcats won three of fives games to place second at the Chinook Classic in Calgary.

The Wildcats opened the eight-team tournament with a 7-5 win over the Fraser Valley Rush on Thursday.

Kiana McNinch, Ava Metzger, and Laiken Swan all finished with one goal and one assist. Aurora Van Wormer earned the win as the Wildcats outshot the Rush 27-25.

Caitlyn Perlinger, Sadie Keller, Jessica Bouffard, and Samantha Thompson also scored, while Jerzey Watteyne added a single helper.

The Wildcats defeated the host Calgary Edge 4-3 on Friday afternoon. Metzger and McNinch each finished with a goal and an assist for a second straight game, while Laiken Swan and Cydny Price also scored. Olivia Kirwan and Keller added assists and Karlee Lehner earned the win in goal.

The Wildcats faced the Edmonton Pandas that evening and lost 5-3. Swan, Keller, and Watteyne all scored. Watteyne and Perlinger picked up assists, while Van Wormer made 26 saves.

Saturday, the Wildcats edged OHA 2-1 in the semi-final on goals from Keller and Watteyne. Bouffard and Swan picked up assists. Lehner earned the win with 28 saves.

The Wildcats lost the championship game 2-1 to the Notre Dame Hounds on Sunday. Watteyne scored the only goal with assists from Metzger and Swan. Van Wormer made 18 saves as the Wildcats were outshot 20-13.

The Wildcats will host the Regina Rebels in their SFU18AAAHL home opener on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Fairview West Arena.

http://www.swbooster.com/article/11930/wildcats-placed-second-at-chinook-classic/

BY STEVEN MAH – Southwest Booster
October 10, 2021

The Swift Current Innovation Credit Union Wildcats only allowed one goal in a weekend sweep of the host Battlefords Sharks to open the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League regular season.

Saturday, the Wildcats opened the regular season with a shutout win over the host Sharks. Aurora Van Wormer made 29 saves to record the shutout.

Jerzey Watteyne led the Wildcats with a goal and an assist as they fired 43 shots on goal. Laiken Swan also scored, while Samantha Thompson picked up an assist.

Sunday, the Wildcats won the special teams battle in a 5-1 win with two power play goals and another while shorthanded. Watteyne followed up with a two-goal effort, one while shorthanded, while Kiana McNinch had a goal and an assist against her former team. Thompson and Cydny Price also scored.

Jessica Bouffard, Shelby Rublee, Olivia Kirwan, Amiyah Jones, Swan, and Kylee Hansen all added assists. Karlee Lehner made 24 saves to earn the win.

Mykayla Pylypow scored for the Sharks, while Taylor Enns made 40 saves in a losing cause.

The Wildcats will host their home opener on October 20 at 8 p.m. against the Regina Rebels (2-0).