SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
The quarter-final round of matches at the 2022 F-I-F-A World Cup of Soccer starts today in Qatar, as follows…
Croatia vs Brazil–9 a.m.
Netherlands vs Argentina—1 p.m.
The championship final is December 18th.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 2 of the 2022-23 season starts with 2 games:
Saskatchewan Rush at San Diego Seals
(Game time is 9 p.m. Saskatchewan has 1 win, 0 loss…tied for 1st place in the West Division. San Diego has 1 win, 0 losses…tied for 1st place in the West. The Rush’s next home game is Saturday, December 31st against Panther City. First faceoff is 8 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Las Vegas Desert Dogs vs Panther City—7:30 p.m. at Fort Worth, Tex.
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Prince Albert Raiders vs Regina Pats
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 10 wins, 16 losses, 2 extra time losses for 22 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Regina has 14 wins, 12 losses, 2 extra time losses for 30 points…good for 7th place in the East.)
Calgary Hitmen at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs at Winnipeg ICE—7:05 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kamloops Blazers—9 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Kelowna Rockets—9:05 p.m.
Prince George Cougars vs Tri-City Americans—9:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Everett Silvertips—9:05 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they visit Prince Albert. CJWW’s broadcast starting at 6:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. from the Art Hauser Centre. The Bridge City Bunch have 20 wins, 5 losses, 0 extra time losses for 40 points…good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Tuesday when they host the Medicine Hat Tigers. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—5 games:
Humboldt Broncos at Melville Millionaires—7 p.m.
Kindersley Klippers at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Melfort Mustangs at Estevan Bruins—7 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
Yorkton Terriers at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
Assiniboia Southern Rebels vs Saskatoon Royals—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Tisdale Trojans at Warman Wildcats—8 p.m.
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Twin Rivers Senior Hockey League—3 games at 8:30 p.m.:
Shellbrook Silvertips at Dalmeny Sabres
Allan Flames at Birch Hills Blackhawks
Clavet Cougars at Hague Royals
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National Hockey League–10 games:
Calgary Flames at Columbus Blue Jackets—6 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks—7:30 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers—8 p.m.
New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils—6 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals—6 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres—6 p.m.
New York Rangers at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Arizona Coyotes—8:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks—9 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Vegas Golden Knights—9 p.m.
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Saskatoon High School Basketball League:
Senior Boys Division
Saskatoon Christian School at Legacy Christian Academy—8 p.m.
Saskatoon High School Curling League—8 games:
Holy Cross Open A vs St. Joseph Open B—3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Centennial-1 Open B vs Aden Bowman Open B—3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Centennial Open A vs Tommy Douglas Open B—3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Walter Murray-1 Open A vs Centennial-2 Open B—3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Walter Murray-1 Open B vs Bedford Road Open B—3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Bishop Mahoney Open B vs Walter Murray-2 Open B—3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Bethlehem Open B vs Bethlehem Open A—3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Evan Hardy Girls A vs Holy Cross Girls A—4 p.m. at Sutherland
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The 12th C-4, Centennial Charger Charity Classic, high school boys basketball tournament starts today and runs through tomorrow at Centennial Collegiate. There are eight senior-varsity teams from across the province taking part in the championship and consolation knockout format. Today’s games tip-off at 11:30 a.m., 1:15, 3 and 4:45 p.m.
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National Basketball Association–10 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic–6 p.m.
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