SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Western Hockey League Playoffs–3 games:
Swift Current Broncos at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
(Moose Jaw leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final 3-1)
Kelowna Rockets at Prince George Cougars—8 p.m.
(Prince George leads the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final 3-1)
Portland Winterhawks at Everett Silvertips—8:05 p.m.
(Portland leads the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final 3-0)
The Saskatoon Blades have advanced to the Eastern Conference final against the Moose Jaw-Swift Current series winner, likely starting on Friday, April 26th at SaskTel Centre.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
Melfort Mustangs at Flin Flon Bombers—6:30 p.m.
(Opening game of the best-of-seven Canterra Seeds Cup final)
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The National Hockey League regular-season is over with the Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning tomorrow with the following match-ups…
Best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-finals
Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins—tomorrow at 6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes—tomorrow at 3 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers—Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers—Sunday at 1 p.m.
Best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-finals
Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets—Sunday at 5 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks—Sunday at 8 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars—Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers—Monday at 8 p.m.
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A trio of world curling championships starts early tomorrow morning in Ostersund, Sweden and runs through Saturday, April 27th. The World Mixed Doubles Championship features 20 duos, split into two pools of 10 teams each for round-robin play followed by playoffs, including Canada. The duo of Kadriana and Colton Lott of Manitoba has the following early Saturday schedule…
6 a.m. Saturday – Canada vs New Zealand
Canada is represented by the Susan Froud foursome from Ontario in the World Senior Women’s Championship. They are among 18 quartets, split into three pools of six teams each for round-robin play followed by playoffs. On Canada’s early Saturday schedule…
4 a.m. Saturday – Canada vs Finland
In addition, Canada is represented by the Paul Flemming squad from Halifax in the World Senior Men’s Championship. They are among 25 teams taking part, split into four pools for round-robin play followed by playoffs. On Canada’s early Saturday schedule…
8 a.m. Saturday – Canada vs Norway
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Major League Baseball:
Inter-League—7 night games, including
Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres–7:40 p.m.
American League—4 night games
National League—1 day game, 3 night
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National Lacrosse League–Week 21 of the regular-season, starts with 2 games:
Rochester Knighthawks at Georgia Swarm—5:30 p.m.
Vancouver Warriors at San Diego Seals—8 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action tomorrow when they play their final regular-season game, hosting the Toronto Rock. 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. 92-9, The BULL will also have a 30-minute Post-Game Show. The Rush have 8 wins, 9 losses…tied for 8th place. Toronto has 14 wins, 3 losses…good for 1st place.)
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National Basketball Association Playoffs—2 games:
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat—5 p.m.
(Winner is the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the loser is done)
Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans—7:30 p.m.
(Winner is the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs, the loser is done)
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