World Junior Hockey Championships

Canada vs. Germany, 8 a.m.

Sweden vs. Kazakhstan, 8 a.m.

Czech Republic vs. United States, 12 p.m.

Switzerland vs. Slovakia, 12 p.m.

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Spengler Cup

TPS Turku vs Canada, 8:10 a.m.

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NHL

Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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WHL

Winnipeg at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Regina at Brandon, 7 p.m.

Lethbridge at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Everett at Red Deer, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Victoria at Kamloops, 9 p.m.

Prince George at Kelowna, 9:05 p.m.

(The Saskatoon Blades are off until Jan 1 when they host the Winnipeg Ice. The Blades are 17-15-1-2 for 37 points and are 3rd in the Eastern Division. The Ice are 21-13-1 for 43 points and are 2nd in the Eastern Division. Opening face-off at SaskTel Centre is at 2 p.m. with the Sardinia Family Restaurant pregame show on 98-COOL signing on at 1 p.m.)

NBA

Atlanta at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Utah, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Portland, 9 p.m.

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Mac’s Midget Hockey Tournament

Saskatoon Contacts vs Vancouver NE Giants, 10 a.m.

Saskatoon Blazers vs Vancouver NE Hawks, 10 a.m.

P-A Mintos vs Calgary Buffalos, 12:45 p.m.

Beardys vs Grande Prairie, 12:45 p.m.

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The Saskatchewan Junior Curling Championships continue at the Sutherland Curling Club with Women’s draw at 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Men’s draws are at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.