SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 9
Western Hockey League—7 games:
Brandon Wheat Kings vs Regina Pats—4 p.m. at Regina
Moose Jaw Warriors vs Swift Current Broncos—8 p.m. at Regina
Everett Silvertips vs Seattle Thunderbirds—6:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Lethbridge Hurricanes—7 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Red Deer Rebels—7 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks at Spokane Chiefs—7:10 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs Kamloops Blazers—8 p.m. at Kamloops
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they battle Moose Jaw at 8 p.m. at Regina. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 7:30 p.m. with the Sardinia Family Restaurant pre-game show and the play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Blades have 10 wins, 2 losses, 2 extra time losses for 22 points…good for 2nd place.)
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until tomorrow when they take on the Winnipeg ICE at 4 p.m. at Regina. P-A has 4 wins, 8 losses, 2 extra time losses for 10 points…good for 6th place. Winnipeg has 10 wins, 4 losses, 0 extra time losses for 20 points…good for 3rd place.)
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National Hockey League–7 games:
New York Rangers at New York Islanders—5 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils—5 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres—5 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues—6 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks—8 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights—8 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks—8:30 p.m.
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The fourth event out of seven in the Calgary curling bubble continues today and runs through Sunday. The World Men’s Curling Championship has 14 teams taking part in a round-robin plus playoffs format. Canada is represented by Brier champion Brendan Bottcher and his Edmonton foursome. They have 8 wins, 4 losses…tied for 4th place. On their schedule today…
9 a.m. – Canada vs Germany
Qualification games begin at 7 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—3 day games, 6 night, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels—5:07 p.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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National Basketball Association—9 games:
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic—5 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics—5:30 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks—5:30 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at New Orleans Pelicans—6 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks—6 p.m.
San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets—7 p.m.
Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks—7 p.m.
Washington Wizards at Golden State Warriors—8 p.m.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers—8 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m.)
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