SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 2
The World Men’s Curling Championship starts today and runs through Sunday, April 10th in Las Vegas. A total of 13 countries are represented in the event, including Canada. Brier champion Brad Gushue and his St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador foursome will play a round-robin preliminary plus playoff format. On their schedule today…
3 p.m. draw: Canada vs Czech Republic
8 p.m. draw: Canada vs Norway
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Brandon Wheat Kings
(Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Pre-Game Show and the play-by- play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 35 wins, 24 losses, 4 extra time losses for 74 points…good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 31 wins, 25 losses, 5 extra time losses for 67 points…good for 6th place in the East.)
Prince Albert Raiders vs Regina Pats
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 25 wins, 33 losses, 5 extra time losses for 55 points…good for 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Regina has 24 wins, 32 losses, 5 extra time losses for 53 points…good for 11th place in the East.)
Winnipeg ICE at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Medicine Hat Tigers—7 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings at Red Deer Rebels—7 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Kelowna Rockets—8:05 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs at Vancouver Giants—8 p.m.
Everett Silvertips vs Tri-City Americans—7:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Portland Winterhawks—7 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs—2 games:
Flin Flon Bombers at Humboldt Broncos—7:30 p.m.
(Flin Flon leads the best-of-seven semi-final 1-0)
Yorkton Terriers at Estevan Bruins—7 p.m.
(Estevan leads the best-of-seven semi-final 1-0)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Warman Wildcats vs Saskatoon Blazers—7:30 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(Best-of-five semi-final tied 1-1)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Regina Rebels at Notre Dame Hounds—7:30 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-five league final)
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National Hockey League—9 games:
Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils—10:30 a.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche—1 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning—5 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers—5 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Winnipeg Jets—5 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Calgary Flames—8 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Carolina Hurricanes—5 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins—5 p.m.
Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks—8:30 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—14 exhibition games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies—11:07 a.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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On campus:
The U Sports Track and Field national championships continue and wind up today in Saint John, New Brunswick. Members of the Saskatchewan Huskies women’s and men’s teams are taking part.
U Sports Women’s Basketball Championship in Kingston, Ontario
Championship semi-finals
Ryerson Rams vs Brock Badgers—Noon
Queen’s Golden Gaels vs Winnipeg Wesmen—3 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Huskies will play the Prince Edward Island Panthers in the consolation final tomorrow at 9 a.m.)
U Sports Men’s Basketball Championship in Edmonton
Consolation semi-finals
Brock Badgers vs Dalhousie Tigers—1 p.m.
McGill Redbirds vs Victoria Vikes—3 p.m.
Championship semi-finals
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Queen’s Golden Gaels—6 p.m.
Carleton Ravens vs Alberta Golden Bears—8 p.m.
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National Basketball Association—5 games:
Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers—10:30 a.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks—11 a.m.
Brooklyn Nets at Atlanta Hawks—5:30 p.m.
Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls—6 p.m.
Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors—6:30 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host Miami at 5 p.m. at Toronto.)
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National Lacrosse League—4 games:
San Diego Seals at Toronto Rock—5 p.m.
Philadelphia Wings at New York Riptide—6 p.m.
Buffalo Bandits at Colorado Mammoth—7 p.m.
Albany Firewolves at Vancouver Warriors—8 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Saturday, April 9th when they host Vancouver. Game time is 8 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 4 wins, 10 losses…good for 6th place in the West Division.)
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