It doesn’t count in the standings, but the Humboldt Broncos started off the preseason on a strong note, picking up a pair of decisive wins over the Kindersley Klippers.
On Friday night, the Broncos emerged with a 7-3 road victory in Kindersley.
Gabriel Filion led Green and Gold with two goals and added an assist. Karson Kerbes, Aiden Bruce, Kyle Benoche, Ryder Knutson and Josh Sale also scored.
Sale and Jacob Strizzi had two assists.
Edouard Gauthier played most of the game for the win, making 25 saves.
To finish off the weekend, Humboldt skated away with a 9-1 home-ice win in the exhibition rematch.
Jeter Korte scored two goals.
Oakley McIlwain had one goal and two assists.
Filion, Connor Miller, Marek Mamic, and Brayden Skogstad each had one goal and an assist.
Ty Matonovich and Tanner Ferrill split the goalie duties, Matonovich allowed one goal on ten shots while Ferrill stopped all 13 shots.
The Broncos finish off the preseason this weekend with a pair of games against the Melfort Mustangs.
Friday night the two teams will meet at the Elgar Petersen Arena before heading north for the final preseason game.
Humboldt opens the regular season on Saturday, September 21 at home against Notre Dame.