As the Humboldt Broncos and Melfort Mustangs prepare to face off in the first round of the SJHL playoffs, here are a few numbers to consider:
Regular season record: Humboldt: 31-20-1-4 (67 points), Melfort: 26-23-1-6 (59 points)
Head-to-head record: 3-3
Top scorers: Humboldt: Jarrett Fontaine (36 points - 15 goals, 21 assists), Melfort: Anthony Pickering (53 points - 19 goals, 34 assists)
Goaltenders: Humboldt: Rylanad Pashovitz (18-8-3, .948 save %, 1.60 goals against, three shutouts) and Cade Spencer (12-10-1, .908 save %, 2.70 goals against) Melfort: Jack Romanuik (10-10-5, .913 save %, 2.56 goals against) and Austin Rediron (15-11-1, .910 save %, 2.59 goals against)
The big question: Which streak will hold up?
The Broncos and the Mustangs split their six meeting this season, but it was a series of streaks. Humboldt won the first three meetings, and then Melfort took the last three. If either team can regain that earlier form, the series could be decided in the first couple of games.
Series schedule:
Game 1: March 14, 7:30 p.m., at Melfort
Game 2: March 15, 7:30 p.m., at Humboldt
Game 3: March 18, 7:30 p.m., at Melfort
Game 4: March 20, 7:00 p.m., at Humboldt
Game 5: March 22, 7:30 p.m., at Melfort*
Game 6: March 23, 6:00 p.m., at Humboldt*
Game 7: March 25, 7:30 p.m., at Melfort*
* - If necessary
