SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
The 2023 SaskTel Tankard, Provincial Men’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday in Estevan. A dozen teams are taking part in the modified triple knock-out plus Page playoff format. The champion will advance to the Tim Horton’s Brier, March 3rd through 12th in London, Ontario. Today’s draws go at 10 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Prince Albert Raiders at Kamloops Blazers—9 p.m.
(P-A has 19 wins, 25 losses, 3 extra time losses for 41 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Kamloops has 28 wins, 10 losses, 6 extra time losses for 62 points…good for 2nd 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.)
Winnipeg ICE at Brandon Wheat Kings—7 p.m.
Regina Pats at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Moose Jaw Warriors at Edmonton Oil Kings—8 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Spokane Chiefs—9:05 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Prince George Cougars—9 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kelowna Rockets—9:05 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks vs Tri-City Americans—9:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Everett Silvertips vs Seattle Thunderbirds—9:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they host Winnipeg. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast starts at 6:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 30 wins, 12 losses, 4 extra time losses for 64 points…good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—2 games:
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Melville Millionaires at Humboldt Broncos—7:30 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—2 games:
Swift Current Legionnaires at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Estevan Bears vs Saskatoon Blazers—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Twin Rivers Senior Hockey League—3 games:
Waldheim Warriors vs Willow Cree Chiefs—8 p.m. at Beardy’s
Dalmeny Sabres at Rosthern Wheatkings—8:30 p.m.
Allan Flames at Kinistino Tigers—8:30 p.m.
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The National Hockey League continues to be off through Monday for the annual All-Star Break. The All-Star festivities ramp up tomorrow with the division versus division, 3-on-3 tournament in Sunrise, Florida.
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On campus:
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Regina Cougars—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Pandas/Golden Bears at the P-A-C
(Women’s game tips-off at 6 p.m., followed by the men at 8 p.m.)
Canada West University Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Brandon Bobcats
(Women’s match starts at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s at 7:45 p.m.)
The Saskatchewan Huskies’ women’s and men’s track and field teams are taking part in the Bison Classic meet, running today and tomorrow in Winnipeg.
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Saskatoon High School Curling League—3 games at Sutherland:
Centennial-2 Open B vs Tommy Douglas Open B—3:30 p.m.
Holy Cross-2 Boys B vs Evan Hardy-2 Boys B—3:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Girls A vs Bishop Mahoney Open B—4 p.m.
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National Basketball Association–8 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Houston Rockets–7 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 10 of the season starts:
Georgia Swarm at Colorado Mammoth—8 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action tomorrow when they visit the Vancouver Warriors at 9 p.m. Saskatchewan has 3 wins, 2 losses…tied for 2nd place in the West Division. Vancouver has 1 win, 6 losses…good for 7th place in the West. The Rush’s next home game is Saturday, February 25th against Vancouver. First faceoff is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
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