SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
The 2023 Viterra Scotties, Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, continues today and runs through Sunday in Estevan. A total of 12 teams are taking part in the 12-team, modified triple knock-out plus Page playoffs format. The winner will represent Saskatchewan at the Canadian Scott Tournament of Hearts next month in Kamloops, B-C. Draws today go at 9 a.m, 3 and 7:30 p.m.
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The Knights of Columbus Indoor Games start tonight and run through Saturday at the Saskatoon Field House. Tonight is all about the Elementary School Relays. They begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Opening Ceremonies tucked in between racing at 6. The Invitational and age group track and field events get going tomorrow and Saturday.
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National Hockey League—9 games:
Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens—6 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Winnipeg Jets—7 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames—8 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning—6 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals–6 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Minnesota Wild—7 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Nashville Predators—7 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Arizona Coyotes—8 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—2 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Carrot River Thunder vs Saskatoon Westleys at Rod Hamm Arena
Assiniboia Southern Rebels at Regina Silver Foxes
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Regina Pat-Canadians at Notre Dame Hounds—8 p.m.’
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The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow when 9 games are scheduled, including the Saskatoon Blades visiting the Red Deer Rebels. CJWW’s broadcast starts at 7:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 28 wins, 10 losses, 4 extra time losses for 60 points…good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Red Deer has 31 wins, 9 losses, 4 extra time losses for 66 points…good for 2nd place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Saturday, February 4th when they host the Winnipeg ICE. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until Saturday when they visit the Prince George Cougars. P-A has 16 wins, 25 losses, 3 extra time losses for 35 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Prince George has 19 wins, 20 losses, 4 extra time losses for 42 points…good for 6th place in the Western Conference. The Raiders’ next home game is Saturday, February 11th when they host the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.
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National Basketball Association–6 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Golden State Warriors at 9 p.m. in San Francisco.
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when Week 9 of the season starts with 2 games. The Saskatchewan Rush are off until Saturday when they host the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. First faceoff is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan has 2 wins, 2 losses…tied for 4th place in the West Division. Las Vegas has 1 win, 4 losses…good for 6th place in the West.
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