Originally by David Zammit

A Kindersley local helped the Swift Current U18 Female AAA Wildcats tie up their second round series with the Regina Rebels last night.

Caitlyn Perlinger scored the game-winner on the power play 4:17 into the second overtime lifting the Wildcats to a 3-2 win knotting the best-of-five matchup at 1-1. 

"I was pretty excited," Perlinger said recalling the moment she knew her shot hit the back of the net. "I knew we needed to win this game at home so then we can come back for game four here and have the chance to win the series at home."

With only four seconds remaining on a man advantage, Perlinger wired a wrist shot past Schlamp to send the Fairview West Arena into a frenzy.

"There was two people battling in the corner and I knew we needed three people in there," she explained. "The puck just popped out just for me and I was able to walk right in and I saw the top corner open, so I shot."

The Wildcats will travel to the Queen City Thursday night for game three of the series with game four back in Swift Current Sunday night.

"We just need to play a full 60 minutes, not start at their pace, make sure that we're going to play our game not theirs," said Perlinger about the key to winning on the road.

A full AAA update from local players can be expected as hockey season continues to come to a close.