Keller leads Wildcats past Bears in Rosetown

The Swift Current Innovation Credit Union Wildcats defeated the Prince Albert Bears 2-1 when Sadie Keller scored goals 27 seconds apart in the second period.

The Wildcats had trailed when Sophia Zuck scored late in the opening period in Rosetown on Saturday.

Karlee Lehner earned the win with 24 saves against her hometown team. Paige Fischer took the loss with 29 saves.

Ava Metzger and Samantha Thompson picked up assists as the Wildcats improved to 12-7-3-0 with their fifth straight win. Prince Albert fell to 5-11-1-2 with their third straight loss.

Keller is now fourth in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League with 11 goals in 22 games.

The Wildcats will return to league action on Jan. 30 when they host the Weyburn Goldwings.