The Bantam John Hulbert Construction Hitmen got a taste of what would be in store for them in the next round of the SHA Playoffs this weekend. They were in Brandon for a tournament, where they faced their next opponents in the playdowns, the Estevan Bruins.

The Bruins jumped out to an early lead, but the Hitmen came back, with Brett Bowler tying things up. The Hitmen would get the go-ahead goal when Ty Nikolejsin scored. Estevan tied it up in the second with a short-handed goal, but Weyburn would reply, when Ethan Peterson scored to make it 3-2.

The Hitmen will face Estevan in the provincial playoffs starting February 20th. Times have yet to be determined for the two game total point series.