SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 17
National Lacrosse League–Week 16 of the season starts with 2 games:
Saskatchewan Rush at Calgary Roughnecks—7 p.m.
(The Rush have 5 wins, 6 losses…tied for 4th place in the West Division. Calgary has 8 wins, 4 losses…good for 2nd place in the West. Saskatchewan’s next home game is Saturday, March 25th against Calgary. First faceoff is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
San Diego Seals at Vancouver Warriors—8 p.m.
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The U Sports Men’s Volleyball Championship starts today and runs through Sunday in Hamilton. Eight teams, including the Canada West Conference bronze medallist U of S Huskies, are taking part in the straight knock-out plus consolation event. On today’s quarter-final schedule…
Saskatchewan Huskies vs McMaster Marauders—4 p.m.
Toronto Varsity Blues vs Alberta Golden Bears—11 a.m.
Windsor Lancers vs Sherbrooke Vert et Or—1 p.m.
Montreal Carabins vs Trinity Western Spartans—6 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–10 games:
Prince Albert Raiders at Brandon Wheat Kings—6 p.m.
(P-A has 26 wins, 34 losses, 3 extra time losses for 53 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 26 wins, 30 losses, 8 extra time losses for 60 points…tied for 9th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Friday, March 24th against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Moose Jaw Warriors at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Red Deer Rebels—7 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Lethbridge Hurricanes—7 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Edmonton Oil Kings—7 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Kamloops Blazers—8 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Prince George Cougars—8 p.m.
Everett Silvertips vs Vancouver Giants—8:30 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Portland Winterhawks vs Seattle Thunderbirds—8:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
Tri-City Americans at Spokane Chiefs—8:30 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they host Brandon. 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 45 wins, 14 losses, 5 extra time losses for 95 points…good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs—4 games:
Estevan Bruins at Flin Flon Bombers—6:30 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Humboldt Broncos—7:30 p.m.
Weyburn Red Wings at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
(All games are openers of best-of-seven quarter-finals)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
S’toon Royals vs S’toon Quakers—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(Opening game of best-of-seven North Division final)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Warman Wildcats vs Saskatoon Blazers—7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre
(Saskatoon leads the best-of-five semi-final 2-0)
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Twin Rivers Senior Hockey League Playoffs:
Dalmeny Sabres at Birch Hills Blackhawks—8:30 p.m.
(Dalmeny leads the best-of-five final 1-0)
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National Hockey League—4 games:
Carolina Hurricanes at Toronto Maple Leafs—5 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers—5 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Washington Capitals—5 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks—8 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—17 exhibition games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays (split squad) vs Philadelphia Phillies (split squad)—11:05 a.m. at Clearwater, Fla.
Toronto Blue Jays (split squad) vs Philadelphia Phillies (split squad)—11:07 a.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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National Basketball Association—8 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at 5 p.m. in Toronto.
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