SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Canadian Football League–Week 18 of the season starts with 2 games:
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs B-C Lions in Vancouver
(Game time is 8 p.m. on T-S-N. The Green and White have 10 wins, 5 losses for 20 points…tied for 1st place in the West Division. B-C has 5 wins, 11 losses for 10 points…good for 5th place in the West. The Riders final regular-season home game isn’t until the final week of the campaign…Saturday, November 2nd against the Edmonton Eskimos. Kick-off time is 2 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.)
Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes-5 p.m.
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The Prairie Football Conference regular-season is over and it’s on to the playoffs. “Semi-final Sunday” comes up this Sunday with the following 2 games…
Saskatoon Hilltops vs Edmonton Wildcats
(Kick-off time is 1 p.m. at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Once again, 92-9, THE BULL is the broadcast home for Hilltops football. The broadcast starts at 12:30 p.m. with play-by-play at 1 p.m. The Toppers finished the regular season with 8 wins, 0 losses for 16 points…good for 1st place. The Wildcats ended up with 2 wins, 6 losses for 4 points…good for 4th place.)
Edmonton Huskies at Regina Thunder-1 p.m.
(The two winners meet the following Sunday, October 28th, in the P-F-C final.)
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The Canada West University football Conference return to action tomorrow when Week 7 of the season starts and ends with 3 games, including the Saskatchewan Huskies visiting the U-B-C Thunderbirds in Vancouver. Once again, CJWW is your broadcast home for Huskies’ football. Pre-game coverage starts at 3 p.m. with the play-by-play at 4. The Dogs have 4 wins, 2 losses for 8 points…tied for 2nd place. U-B-C has 1 win, 5 losses for 2 points…tied for 5th place. The Huskies’ next home game is the final game of the regular season on Saturday, October 26th against the Alberta Golden Bears. Kick-off time is 2 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium.
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On the high school beat:
Saskatoon High School Football League-3 games at Saskatoon Minor Football Field
E-D Feehan at Mount Royal-3 p.m.
Evan Hardy at Bishop Mahoney-5:15 p.m.
North Battleford vs Marion Graham-7:30 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Lethbridge Pronghorns-7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Lethbridge Pronghorns
Canada West University Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Calgary Dinos
(Both the women’s and men’s teams are in action)
Canada West University Women’s Basketball Non-Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Windsor Lancers at Toronto
Canada West University Men’s Basketball Non-Conference:
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Lakehead Thunderwolves-7 p.m. at the P-A-C
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League-5 games:
Melville Millionaires at Flin Flon Bombers-6:30 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Battlefords North Stars-7:30 p.m.
Melfort Mustangs at Estevan Bruins-7:30 p.m.
Kindersley Klippers at Weyburn Red Wings-7:30 p.m.
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Yorkton Terriers-7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League-2 games:
Delisle Chiefs vs Saskatoon Quakers-7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
Pilot Butte Storm vs West Central Rage-8 p.m. at Kerrobert
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Saskatchewan Midget Triple-A Hockey League:
Yorkton Maulers at Tisdale Trojans-7:30 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Female Midget Triple-A Hockey League:
Saskatoon Stars at Notre Dame Hounds-8 p.m.
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National Hockey League-6 games:
Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers-7 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Florida Panthers-5 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Pittsburgh Penguins-5 p.m.
New York Rangers at Washington Capitals-5 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks-6:30 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Anaheim Ducks-8 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–8 games:
Regina Pats at Lethbridge Hurricanes-7 p.m.
Moose Jaw Warriors at Calgary Hitmen-7 p.m.
Brandon Wheat Kings vs Seattle Thunderbirds-8:35 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
Edmonton Oil Kings at Red Deer Rebels-7 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Victoria Royals-8:05 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kamloops Blazers-8 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs at Prince George Cougars-8 p.m.
Tri-City Americans at Everett Silvertips-8:35 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they visit the Winnipeg ICE. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 5:30 p.m. and the play-by-play at 6:30 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 7 wins, 4 losses, 1 extra time loss for 15 points…good for 2nd place in the East Division. Winnipeg has 4 wins, 4 losses, 1 extra time loss for 9 points…good for 4th place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Friday, October 25th against the ICE. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until tomorrow when they visit the Everett Silvertips. P-A has 7 wins, 0 losses, 2 extra time losses for 16 points…good for 1st place in the East Division. The Raiders’ next home game is Friday, November 1st against the Regina Pats. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
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Major League Baseball playoffs:
American League
Houston Astros at New York Yankees-5:08 p.m.
(Houston leads the best-of-seven Championships Series 3-1. The series winner meets the National League-champion Washington Nationals in the World Series.)
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