Written by: Rory McGouran
The Humboldt Broncos have won back-to-back games for the first time since November 9th thanks to a four-goal third period comeback, defeating the Battlefords North Stars 5-3 on Friday night.
Additionally, the Broncos comeback effort marked just the second time this season they were able to find victory when trailing heading into the third period. The last time they accomplished that feat was the same November 9th game against the Melville Millionaires.
All of those timestamps are now a thing of the past as a new streak begins.
Jacob Strizzi bookended the scoring for the Broncos, netting his 21st and 22nd of the season for the game’s opening goal and the eventual game winning goal.
Outside of a three-minute stretch in the second period, the Broncos were structurally sound and tenacious on the night. Within those three minutes. they gave up their lead and conceded two additional goals to trail 3-1 heading into the third period. Bryce Boughen, Anthony Campbell, and Kobe Sawyer were credited with the goals with Boughen’s and Campbell’s coming just 11 seconds apart.
The third period was wonderfully executed by Humboldt in all three facets of the ice while outshooting the North Stars 12-6 in the process and 41-35 overall.
Orin Olson started the comeback with his second of the season, and Brayden Skogstad tied the game with his fourth before Strizzi’s game winner. Landon Stromme finished with two points on the night including the empty netter for his fourth of the year as well.
The penalty kill was exceptional working towards a perfect 6 for 6 on the night. They were not blessed with as many calls and their powerplay went 0/2.
Bradey Holtvogt turned aside 32 of 35 while picking up his fifth win of the season, and first victory since……you guessed it…… November 9th.
The Broncos will host the North Stars for the weekend rematch on Saturday.
