Bantam AA Wildcats knock off league leaders
The Swift Current Bantam AA Wildcats push to take over top spot in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League remains on track after securing five of a possible six points last week.
One week after losing 4-1 in Regina, the host Wildcats defeated the first-place Regina Rebels 5-4 on Wednesday.
Sadie Keller led the Wildcats with two goals and two assists, while Jerzey Watteyne also scored twice and Paisley Arntsen added a goal and an assist.
Brooke Archer earned the win in goal with 19 saves and picked up an assist on the opening goal. Calla Kampen registered a pair of assists, while Tess Bakus added a single helper.
Bailey Mcmaster, Kyra Anderson, Kayla Semchuk, and Nyah Lang replied for the Rebels, while Emily Carson took the loss as the Wildcats fired 30 shots on net.
Friday, the Wildcats scored the opening three goals in a 3-1 win over the host Warman Wildcats.
Watteyne scored the first two goals. Bakus scored the other goal and added an assist. Kampen assisted in two goals, while Keller picked up a single assist. Archer earned the win with 22 saves.
Martine Morelli scored for Warman, while Mikayla Christmann took the loss with 29 saves.
Saturday, the two teams tied the rematch 4-4. Keller and Jullianne Girardin each had a goal and an assist. Brogan Carlson and Watteyne also scored, while Rilyn Roadhouse made 35 saves in goal. Kalei Johnston, Cydny Price and Kampen all added assists.
The Wildcats finished 2019 with a 10-2-3 record near the top of the seven-team league.
The Wildcats will return to league action on January 11 when they visit the Northwest Sharks.