The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins are once again trailing the Humboldt Broncos in their best-of-seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League quarter-final series.
Estevan dropped a 6-3 decision to the Broncos in Game 3 of the series Monday night in Humboldt. The Broncos now lead the series 2-1.
The first half of the game saw several lead changes between the two teams. Devan Harrison scored on the power play 2:51 into the first period to give the Bruins the lead.
The Broncos tied the game a few minutes later on a power play goal by Josh Patrician, and then took the lead when Mitch Zambon scored. Estevan tied the game before the period was up when TJ Irey scored moments after he finished serving a minor penalty.
Jake Heerspink scored on a power play 96 seconds into the second period to put the Bruins back into the lead, but goals by Michael Clarke and Bryson Cecconi 29 seconds apart put Humboldt up by one. Owen Guenter’s goal with 45 seconds left in the middle frame gave the Broncos a two-goal advantage.
Former Bruin Logan Foster scored the only goal of the third 7:39 into the third to round out the scoring.
Estevan outshot Humboldt 43-30 on the night.
It was the Broncos first playoff home game since last year's fatal bus crash.
Game 4 will be played Tuesday night in Humboldt. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
