Written by Colin Powers
Monday, Dec 18 2023, 5:46 AM

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union U18 AAA Wildcats beat the visiting Weyburn Richardson Pioneer Gold Wings 5-2 on Sunday in their last game before the Christmas break.

Evangeline Hill opened the scoring for Swift Current with 3:20 left in the first period, then after Ayla Klus quickly tied it for Weyburn, Raela Packet scored with seven seconds left in the period to put the Wildcats up 2-1 after 20 minutes. Alexkie Palchinski and Reece Hawkins scored in the second period to give Swift Current a 4-1 lead. Kaydance Ray cut the Wings’ deficit to 4-2 at the 11:50 mark of the third period before Palchinski scored her second of the game to wrap up the scoring with 35 seconds left in regulation.

Dior Stringer added two assists and Paige Fischer made 23 saves in the victory as Swift Current outshot Weyburn 35-25.

The Wildcats (6-7-1-3) return to league play when they visit the Saskatoon Stars on January 11.