SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 8
The 2020 Tim Horton’s Brier continues and winds up today in Kingston, Ontario. It’s Page Playoffs time with Saskatchewan represented by the Matt Dunstone foursome from Regina. On today’s schedule…
10 a.m. semi-final game: Saskatchewan vs Newfoundland
5 p.m. championship final: Alberta vs Saskatchewan or Newfoundland
(results at www.curling.ca)
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The U Sports national women’s basketball championship tournament continues today and runs through tomorrow in Ottawa. On today’s schedule…
Championship final
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Brock Badgers-3 p.m.
Third Place Game
Laval Rouge et Or vs Prince Edward Island Panthers-10 a.m.
(results at www.usports.ca)
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Western Hockey League–4 games
Prince Albert Raiders at Winnipeg ICE-5 p.m.
(The Raiders have 36 wins, 17 losses, 10 extra time losses for 82 points…good for 1st place in the East Division. Winnipeg has 36 wins, 24 losses, 1 extra time losses for 73 points…good for 3rd place in the East. P-A’s next home game is Friday against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
at Brandon Wheat Kings-7:30 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers vs Tri-City Americans-5:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Victoria Royals at Portland Winterhawks-6 p.m.
Everett Silvertips vs Seattle Thunderbirds-6:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
(The Saskatoon Blades are off until Tuesday when they visit the Moose Jaw Warriors. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 6 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Blue and Gold have 33 wins, 24 losses, 5 extra time losses for 71 points…good for 4th place in the East Division. Moose Jaw has 14 wins, 43 losses, 4 extra time losses for 32 points…good for 6th place in the East. The Bridge City Bunch’s next home game is Wednesday, March 18th against the Regina Pats. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
(results at www.whl.ca)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
Fort Knox at Pilot Butte Storm-2:30 p.m.
(Fort Knox leads the best-of-seven South Division semi-final 3-2)
(results at www.pjhl.ca)
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Saskatchewan Midget Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Moose Jaw Warriors vs Saskatoon Contacts-2 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
(Opening game of best-of-five semi-final)
(results at www.smaaahl.com)
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Saskatchewan Female Midget Triple-A Hockey League-2 games:
Saskatoon Stars at Prince Albert Bears-1 p.m.
Swift Current Wildcats at Regina Rebels-2 p.m.
(results at www.sfmaaahl.com)
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National Hockey League-7 games:
Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins-11:30 a.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings-3 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames-5 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks-8 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks-8 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks-5:30 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks-7 p.m.
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National Basketball Association–11 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Sacramento Kings-7 p.m.
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Major League Baseball Pre-season-18 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies-11:07 a.m. at Dunedin, Fl.
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National Lacrosse League–4 games:
Buffalo Bandits at Halifax Thunderbirds-Noon
Calgary Roughnecks at Toronto Rock-1 p.m.
Philadelphia Wings at Georgia Swarm-2 p.m.
Rochester Knighthawks at Colorado Mammoth-5 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Friday when they visit Calgary. The broadcast on 92-9, THE BULL begins at 6:30 p.m. with pre-game coverage and the play-by-play at 7:30 p.m. Saskatchewan has 7 wins, 3 losses…good for 1st place in the West Division. The next Rush home game is Friday, March 20th against Georgia. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
(results at www.nll.com)
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