SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
Western Hockey League–9 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Calgary Hitmen
(CJWW’s broadcast starts at 7:45 p.m. with the Palliser Rooms E-Q-3 Cutting Edge Pre-Game Show and the play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Blue and Gold have 29 wins, 9 losses, 4 extra time losses for 62 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Calgary has 17 wins, 17 losses, 6 extra time losses for 40 points…good for 9th place in the East. The Bridge City Bunch’s next home game is Saturday, January 27th against the Prince Albert Raiders. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Edmonton Oil Kings—8 p.m.
(P-A has 19 wins, 20 losses, 3 extra time losses for 41 points…good for 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Edmonton has 14 wins, 24 losses, 2 extra time losses for 30 points…good for 11th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Friday, January 26th against the Saskatoon Blades. First face-off is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Moose Jaw Warriors at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Medicine Hat Tigers—8 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks at Prince George Cougars—9 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kelowna Rockets—9:05 p.m.
Everett Silvertips at Spokane Chiefs—9:05 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds vs Tri-City Americans—9:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—5 games:
Melville Millionaires at Nipawin Hawks—7 p.m.
Kindersley Klippers at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Melfort Mustangs at Estevan Bruins—7 p.m.
Humboldt Broncos at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
Yorkton Terriers at La Ronge Ice Wolves—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Delisle Chiefs at Prince Albert Timberjaks—7:30 p.m.
Carrot River Thunder vs Saskatoon Westleys—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—2 games:
Saskatoon Blazers at Prince Albert Mintos—7 p.m.
Tisdale Trojans at Moose Jaw Warriors—7:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League–4 games:
Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes—6 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Florida Panthers—6 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets—6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks—7:30 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs MacEwan Griffins—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs MacEwan Griffins—8 p.m. at Edmonton
Canada West University Women’s Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Regina Cougars—6 p.m. at the P-A-C
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Brandon Bobcats
(Women’s game tips-off at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m.)
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The Viterra Scotties, Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, continues today and runs through Sunday in Tisdale. Twelve teams are taking part, split into two pools of six each for preliminary round-robin play, followed by the top two teams from each pool advancing to Page Playoffs. The winner represents Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, to be held February 16th through 25th at Calgary. Today’s draws go at 10 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 8 of the season starts:
New York Riptide at Buffalo Bandits—6:30 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action tomorrow when they host the Vancouver Warriors. First face-off is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Pre-Game Show on 92-9, The BULL runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The BULL will also have a 30-minute Post-Game Show. The Rush have 1 win, 3 losses…good for 12th place. Vancouver has 1 win, 4 losses…tied for 13th place.)
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National Basketball Association–7 games:
San Antonio Spurs at Charlotte Hornets—6 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic—6 p.m.
Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics—6:30 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat—7 p.m.
Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans—7 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Portland Trailblazers—9 p.m.
Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers—9:30 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the New York Knicks at 6:30 p.m.)
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