SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Western Hockey League’s 56th regular-season–7 games to open:
Saskatoon Blades at Moose Jaw Warriors
(Game time is 7 p.m. The broadcast on CJWW begins at 6:30 p.m. The Blue and Gold play their home opener on Saturday against Moose Jaw. First face-off is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre with the broadcast on CJWW beginning at 6:30 p.m.)
Prince Albert Raiders vs Regina Pats
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Winnipeg ICE at Brandon Wheat Kings—6 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Lethbridge Hurricanes—7 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Edmonton Oil Kings—7 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks vs Tri-City Americans—8:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games:
Estevan Bruins at Melville Millionaires—postponed, COVID-19
Humboldt Broncos at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
Flin Flon Bombers at La Ronge Ice Wolves—7:30 p.m.
Melfort Mustangs at Nipawin Hawks—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Saskatoon Quakers at Prince Albert Titans—7:30 p.m.
Carrot River Thunder vs Saskatoon Royals—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Regina Pat-Canadians at Yorkton Maulers—7:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League Pre-Season–9 games:
Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators—5 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames—7 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at Seattle Kraken—8 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres—5 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning—5 p.m.
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils—5 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Florida Panthers—5 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks—6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights—8 p.m.
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Canadian Football League–Week 9 of the 2021 regular-season continues:
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs B-C Lions—8 p.m. at Vancouver
(The Saskatchewan Roughriders return to action tomorrow when they visit the Calgary Stampeders. The Riders have 5 wins, 2 losses for 10 points…good for 2nd place in the West Division. Calgary has 2 wins, 5 losses for 4 points…tied for 4th place in the West. The Green and White’s next home game is Saturday, October 9th when they welcome Calgary. Game time is 5 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.)
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The Prairie Football Conference is off until Sunday when Week 5 of the 2021 season starts and winds up with 3 games, including the Saskatoon Hilltops hosting the Edmonton Huskies. Game time is 1 p.m. at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. CJWW’s coverage starts at 12:45 p.m. with Dave Thomas and pre-game talk. The Toppers have 3 wins, 2 losses for 6 points…good for 3rd place. The Huskies have 4 wins, 1 loss for 8 points…good for 2nd place.
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On campus:
Canada West University Football Conference–Week 2 starts with 2 games
Saskatchewan Huskies vs U-B-C Thunderbirds—8 p.m. at Vancouver
(Saskatchewan has 0 wins, 1 loss…tied for 4th place. U-B-C has 0 wins, 1 loss…tied for 4th place. The Dogs’ home opener will be Saturday, October 16th against the Alberta Golden Bears. Kick-off time is 2 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium.)
Manitoba Bisons vs Alberta Golden Bears—7 p.m. at Edmonton
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference Exhibition
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Briarcrest Clippers—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Women’s Soccer Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Winnipeg Wesmen—7 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium
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Saskatoon High School Football League—4 games:
Bishop Mahoney at North Battleford—6:30 p.m.
(The remaining three games are at Saskatoon Minor Football Field)
Aden Bowman vs Holy Cross—3 p.m.
E-D Feehan vs Mount Royal—5:15 p.m.
Centennial vs St. Joseph—7:30 p.m.
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Major League Baseball:
American League—7 night games, including
Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles—5:07 p.m. at Toronto
National League—7 night games
Inter-League—1 night game
Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals—5:05 p.m.
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