It was expected, and now it is official.

The Humboldt Broncos will take on the Melfort Mustangs in the first round of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs.

 

The series was set in stone on Tuesday night as the Nipawin Hawks clinched the Sherwood Division with a 4-1 win over the Kindersley Klippers.

Overall, the season series was split with three wins each, but the Broncos have won the two meetings in the new year with wins of 3-2 and 6-0.

Playoff dates will be determined upon the conclusion of the regular season and Survivor Series.