The Humboldt Broncos know their partner when it comes time to dance in the playoffs. 

Following a 9-6 loss to the Battlefords North Stars on Saturday, March 2nd, the Broncos will finish in 6th place and meet the 3rd seed Estevan Bruins.

Estevan secured the 3rd place seeding by winning the Viterra Division. However, if it was based on points, Estevan is 7th best in the SJHL.

The Humboldt Broncos have had their way with the Estevan Bruins, sweeping the season series 4-0. Estevan was 13-15-1-0 after losing to the Broncos for the fourth time back on November 22nd,  but the Bruins have been a different team going 18-7-2-2 since.

The Broncos have outscored the Bruins 19 to 8, and are 25.9% on the powerplay throughout the season against Estevan. Meanwhile, the Bruins have taken the most penalty minutes in the league at 1572, 171 more than the Melville Millionaires who are in second, and 339 more than the Broncos. 

The opening game of the series is on March 15th on the road at Affinity Place.