SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
The Canadian Football League playoffs open Sunday, as follows…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Montreal Alouettes—Noon
(The winner of this Eastern Conference semi-final advances to play in the Eastern final against the Argonauts in Toronto on Sunday, November 13th.)
Calgary Stampeders at B-C Lions—3:30 p.m.
(The winner of this Western Conference semi-final advances to play in the Western final against the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 13th.)
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The Canada West University Football Conference playoffs start Saturday, as follows…
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Manitoba Bisons
(Game time is 1 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium. Saskatchewan finished the regular-season with 7 wins, 1 loss for 14 points…good for 1st place. Manitoba ended up with 4 wins, 4 losses for 8 points…good for 4th place.)
U-B-C Thunderbirds at Regina Rams—4 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–5 games:
Prince Albert Raiders vs Tri-City Americans
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 3 wins, 9 losses, 2 extra time losses for 8 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Tri-Cities has 6 wins, 6 losses, 0 extra time losses for 12 points…tied for 5th place in the Western Conference.)
Everett Silvertips at Winnipeg ICE—6:05 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Medicine Hat Tigers—7 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Lethbridge Hurricanes—7 p.m.
Prince George Cougars vs Seattle Thunderbirds—8:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they host Tri-Cities. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast starting at 6:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 10 wins, 3 losses, 0 extra time losses for 20 points…good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—2 games:
Yorkton Maulers at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Swift Current Legionnaires at Regina Pat-Canadians—8 p.m.
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National Hockey League–12 games:
Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning—5 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Minnesota Wild—6 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames—7 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Edmonton Oilers—7 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Vancouver Canucks—8 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals—5 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers—5 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins—6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks—6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Dallas Stars—6:30 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Arizona Coyotes—8 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks—8:30 p.m.
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On the high school beat:
Saskatoon High School Girls Volleyball League—5 matches at 6 p.m.
L’Ecole Francais at Saskatoon Christian School
Bethlehem at Holy Cross
Aden Bowman at Walter Murray
Tommy Douglas at Bishop Mahoney
Centennial at St. Joseph
Saskatoon High School Boys Volleyball League—4 matches at 7:30 p.m.
Mount Royal at Centennial
Bethlehem at Aden Bowman
St. Joseph at Saskatoon Christian School
Walter Murray at Holy Cross
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Major League Baseball playoffs:
Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies—6:03 p.m.
(Best-of-seven World Series tied 1-1)
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National Basketball Association—4 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the San Antonio Spurs at 6 p.m.
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