Mitchell's 62 saves and Bansley's OT winner lift Broncos to a Game 3 win over Flin Flon

Wednesday’s Game 3 between the Humboldt Broncos and Flin Flon Bombers turned into a marathon, heading into double overtime, in the end the Broncos provided the final sprint over the finish line, winning 3-2 and cutting the series deficit to 2-1.  

Zach Bansley scored the overtime winner in his first game in his first game back in the lineup after missing the last ten games with a lower body injury. 

Bitter blast of winter set to move in the area beginning on Thursday

Usually, the weather in March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. But this year could be the opposite. 

Beginning on Thursday morning, an Alberta clipper is expected to move through the Humboldt area. 

Environment Canada’s Stephen Berg says it could bring a blast of winter that could potentially last over a couple of days. 

Broncos hope home ice can turn the tide in their series with Flin Flon Bombers

The Flin Flon Bombers hold a 2-0 lead over the Humboldt Broncos following the opening weekend of their first round series.  

On the powerplay, Flin Flon has gone 4/15 while Humboldt has been unable to convert on their five attempts with the extra man advantage.  

Following Saturday’s 5-2 loss in game two, Associate Coach Carter Hansen said the special teams is a main reason for the Bombers to be up by two games. 

Music is in the air as Humboldt and District Music Festival begins

The Humboldt and District Music Festival got underway on Monday. 

Piano performances will take place between Monday, March 24-Wednesday, March 26 at Westminster United Church.  

Vocal, Musical Theatre, and Speech Art performances are on Thursday, March 27 at Westminster United Church. 

Bands and Strings performances will take place at St. Augustine School on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1.  

U13 'A' Humboldt Broncos one step closer to provincial title with game one win

The U13 ‘A’ Humboldt Broncos are one victory away from claiming the ‘B’ Provincial championship.  

On Saturday, Humboldt opened their series with the Moosomin Rangers with a 5-3 home ice win. 

Michael Corcoran had four points (2G-2A), Ben Hinz had two goals, Bennett Trann chipped in with a goal and Levi Coggar added two assists. 

Foam Lake Flyers win provincial title in overtime thriller

 

The Foam Lake Flyers captured the ‘C’ Provincial championship in Wilkie on Saturday.  

It marked the first time the Flyers claimed a Provincial championship. 

It required overtime, but the Flyers defeated the Outlaws 7-6, to win the best of three series 2-0.  

Brett Peppler scored the overtime winner for Foam Lake. 

U13 A Humboldt Broncos host game one of provincial finals on Saturday

The U13 ‘A’ Humboldt Broncos have one more series to go in their quest to become ‘B’ Provincial champions. 

On Saturday, the U13 ‘A’ Humboldt Broncos will host the Moosomin Rangers in game one of the provincial finals. There will be a guaranteed 50/50 jackpot of $2000 thanks to Discovery Ford. Admission is free for all spectators.