SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
The 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canadian Women’s Curling Championship, starts today and runs through Sunday, February 6th at Thunder Bay, Ontario. A total of 18 teams are taking part as the field is split into two pools of nine teams each for preliminary round-robin play, followed by championship and seeding pool rounds and winding up with the playoffs. Saskatchewan is represented by the Penny Barker foursome from Moose Jaw. They do not play today. One of the three wild-card teams is skipped by Chelsea Carey of Regina. On their schedule today…
6 p.m. draw: Carey-Wild Card 2 vs Northern Ontario
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Western Hockey League–11 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Brandon Wheat Kings—postponed, COVID-19
(The Bridge City Bunch’s next scheduled game is Sunday against the Wheaties. Game time is 4 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 3:30 p.m. with the Pre-Game Show and the play-by-play at 4 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 21 wins, 14 losses, 2 extra time losses for 44 points…good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Regina Pats—postponed, COVID-19
(P-A’s next scheduled game is tomorrow when they welcome Brandon. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. Prince Albert has 15 wins, 22 losses, 2 extra time losses for 32 points…good for 10th place in the Eastern Conference.)
Brandon Wheat Kings at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Winnipeg ICE at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Calgary Hitmen—8 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Kamloops Blazers—9 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Vancouver Giants—9:30 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Portland Winterhawks—9 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Spokane Chiefs—9:05 p.m.
Everett Silvertips vs Tri-City Americans—9:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—3 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Yorkton Terriers at Humboldt Broncos
Notre Dame Hounds at Melfort Mustangs
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Flin Flon Bombers
(results at www.sjhl.ca)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Delisle Chiefs vs Saskatoon Westley—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
Carrot River Thunder at Assiniboia Southern Rebels—7:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League–5 games:
Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins—6 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at New York Rangers—7 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks—7:30 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Arizona Coyotes—8 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Dallas Stars—8 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Winnipeg Wesmen
(Women’s game tips-off at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s at 8 p.m.)
Canada West University Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Manitoba Bisons at Winnipeg
(Women’s match starts at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s at 7:45 p.m.)
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National Basketball Association–11 games:
Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic—6 p.m.
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hzwks—6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte Hornets—6:30 p.m.
Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies—7 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Miami Heat—7 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder—7 p.m.
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans—7 p.m.
Portland Trailblazers at Houston Rockets—7 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs—7:30 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns—8 p.m.
New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks—9 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit Miami at 7 p.m.)
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when 7 games are scheduled, including the Saskatchewan Rush playing host to Panther City. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 1 win, 4 losses…tied for 5th place in the West Division. Panther City has 1 win, 4 losses…tied for 5th place in the West.
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