REVIEW OF THE SJHL PLAYOFFS

BAUER CONFERENCE
La Ronge vs. Flin Flon
I fully expected the Bombers to assert themselves physically in game one and get blown out in doing so, looking at the big picture which could mean a little more room later in the series and lowering the confidence of the Ice Wolves' superstars.  Well, the Bombers got blown out, but it doesn't look like they forced the issue physically.  The Ice Wolves outshot Flin Flon badly in both games this weekend and I don't care how good PJ Musico is, the Bombers have to get the shots against under 50!  For those that say the Ice Wolves are a one-line team, look no further than Rhyse Dieno and Justin Ducharme, who sparked La Ronge in games one and two.

Melfort vs. Humboldt
A lot of people wrote the Broncos off after moving out their 20-year-olds back in January; but they finished the regular season strong and their coaching staff is very savvy.  They grinded out a 2-1 win against Melfort in game one and I wonder how the Mustangs will respond to playing a series such as this in which they are up against a team that knows they can't compete with on paper, so the Broncos resort to clogging things up and waiting for opportunities.  I've maintained Melfort's toughest series is going to be their first one.  They don't have much playoff success to draw on, so if they can pass this test then I think we are looking at a team that will do some good things moving forward.


SHERWOOD CONFERENCE
Yorkton vs. Estevan
The Bruins were lucky they weren't swept by the Millionaires in the Survivor Series.  It's unusual for a team to not lose in regulation over an entire series and still lose the series.  Still, the Bruins hung around and started to play better the deeper the series went and I maintain that if they play to their fullest capability they will be a handful for the injury riddled Terriers.  The first half of the game tonight, they looked like a team that wished they had been beat by the Mils.  For the second half of the game, they appeared to send a message that they will not go gently into that good night.  Which team shows up on Monday?  Your guess is as good as mine.  For the most part, the Terriers were very impressive and if they can go deep enough to get some of their players back, then look out.


Kindersley vs. Weyburn
The Klippers are up 2-games-to-none and this series could end quickly if the Red Wings don't regroup after tonight's beating.  Nine different players already have goals in the series for Kindersley and they've pummeled Mitch Kilgore and Riley Hengen with over 100 shots.  The Wings are Humboldt South.  They have to find a way to keep the Klippers' offensive chances to a minimum and then capitalize on the mistakes.  If they can't suck Kindersley into playing a dull, boring defensive game then I think they are in a lot of trouble.  The more goals that are scored, the better it is for the Klippers and that was evident tonight.