SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Western Hockey League—6 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Winnipeg ICE–4 p.m. at Regina
(The broadcast on 98-COOL also starts at 4 p.m., meaning there will not be a Sardinia Family Restaurant pre-game show. The Blades have 14 wins, 4 losses, 3 extra time losses for 31 points…tied for 2nd place. Winnipeg has 15 wins, 5 losses, 1 extra time loss for 31 points…tied for 2nd place.)
Regina Pats vs Moose Jaw Warriors—8 p.m. at Regina
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Calgary Hitmen—2 p.m.
Everett Silvertips at Spokane Chiefs—7:10 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs Kamloops Blazers—8 p.m. at Kamloops
Prince George Cougars vs Kelowna Rockets—8:05 p.m. at Kelowna
(The Prince Albert Raiders return to action tomorrow when they take on the Brandon Wheat Kings at 6 p.m. in Regina. P-A has 8 wins, 10 losses, 3 extra time losses for 17 points…tied for 4th place. Brandon has 16 wins, 3 losses, 2 extra time losses for 34 points…good for 1st place.)
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National Hockey League–8 games:
Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames—7 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres—5 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers—5 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks—6 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings—8 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets—postponed, COVID-19
Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks—postponed, COVID-19
Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks—postponed, COVID-19
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The sixth of seven events in the Calgary curling bubble, the Grand Slam of Curling’s Players Championship, continues today and runs through Sunday. The same 12 women’s teams and 12 men’s squads that took part in the just-completed Champions Cup are lined up to play again. Among those teams is the lone Saskatchewan-based foursome, skipped by Matt Dunstone of Regina-Wadena. They have 2 wins, 1 loss…tied for 3rd place in Pool B. On their schedule today…
8 a.m.: Matt Dunstone vs John Epping, Ontario
8 p.m.: Matt Dunstone vs Yannick Schwaller, Switzerland
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Major League Baseball—1 day game, 14 night:
Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays—5:10 p.m.
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National Basketball Association—7 games:
Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks—5:30 p.m.
Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets—5:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets—6 p.m.
Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder—6 p.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets—6 p.m.
Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors—8 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trailblazers—8 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the New York Knicks at 11 a.m.)
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