An exciting time for a Swift Current Wildcats' defenceman.

The team announced this morning that 16-year old Taylor Kirwan has committed to play NCAA Division 1 hockey at Lindenwood University for the 2018-2019 season.

Last season with the Wildcats, the Gull Lake native posted seven goals and thirteen assists in 28 regular season games, while adding 11 more points in Swift Current's run to the league final.

Kirwan has spent the last two seasons with the Wildcats, and also played 10 games in 2013-2014.