Published: Friday, 11 March 2022 06:00
Written by Ally Paige

Swift Current Wildcats goalie Karlee Lehner has received recognition for her outstanding performance in her rookie year with the AAA team.

Lehner was recently honoured for her hard work, being the recipient of the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Rookie of the Year Award.

The 16-year-old stated that receiving such high recognition makes all the work throughout the grueling on season feel even more rewarding.

She added that she feels as though her debut season with the team is something to be proud of.

“I don’t think it could have gone much better,” she said regarding the season. “I think I got a lot better being here. It really helped me a lot, but I don’t think it could have gone much better.”

Originally from Prince Albert, the young goaltender has amassed 13 wins during her 16 games played, tying her for first place in the league.

The netminder posted a goals-against-average of 1.94 for the 2021/22 season.

Lenher is the first goalie in league history to receive the Rookie of the Year Award.