SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 8
National Lacrosse League–Week 15 continues and ends with 3 games:
Saskatchewan Rush at Georgia Swarm
(Saskatchewan has 9 wins, 3 losses…good for 2nd place. Georgia has 7 wins, 4 losses…good for 3rd place. The broadcast on 92-9, THE BULL starts at 6:15 p.m., with play-by-play at 6:30 p.m. Next home game for the Rush is Saturday, March 29th against the Colorado Mammoth. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Calgary Roughnecks at Buffalo Bandits—5:30 p.m.
Albany Firewolves at Philadelphia Wings—6 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–8 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Prince Albert Raiders
(Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:45 p.m. and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Blades have 32 wins, 21 losses, 7 extra time losses for 71 points…good for 7th place in the Eastern Conference. P-A has 34 wins, 21 losses, 6 extra time losses for 74 points…good for 2nd place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Tuesday, March 18th against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Moose Jaw Warriors at Regina Pats—6 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kamloops Blazers—8 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs at Victoria Royals—8:05 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Everett Silvertips—8:05 p.m.
Wenatchee Wild vs Tri-City Americans—8:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Portland Winterhawks vs Seattle Thunderbirds—8:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games:
Weyburn Red Wings at Melville Millionaires—3 p.m.
Notre Dame Hounds at Humboldt Broncos—7 p.m.
Estevan Bruins at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
Battlefords North Stars at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs—2 games:
Saskatoon Royals at Delisle Chiefs—7:30 p.m.
(Delisle leads the best-of-seven North Division semi-final 2-1)
S’toon Quakers vs S’toon Westleys—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(The Westleys lead the best-of-seven North Division semi-final 3-1)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs—2 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Swift Current Legionnaires at Warman Wildcats
(Swift Current leads the best-of-five quarter-final 2-1)
Moose Jaw Warriors at Estevan Bears
(Estevan leads the best-of-five quarter-final 2-1)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs—3 games:
Saskatoon Stars vs Weyburn Gold Wings—2 p.m.
Prince Albert Bears at Swift Current Wildcats—7:45 p.m.
Notre Dame Hounds at Regina Rebels—7:45 p.m.
(All three games are openers of best-of-three quarter-final series)
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National Hockey League–10 games:
New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators—11:30 a.m.
Seattle Kraken at Philadelphia Flyers—11:30 a.m.
Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning—2 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames—6 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Colorado Avalanche—6 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers—9 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers—5 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators—7 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Los Angeles Kings—7 p.m.
New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks—9 p.m.
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Professional Women’s Hockey League:
Montreal Victoire at Boston Fleet—1 p.m.
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On the pebbled ice…
The 2025 Montana’s Brier, Canadian Men’s Curling Championship, continues today and runs through tomorrow in Kelowna, B-C. On today’s playoff schedule…
2:30 p.m. 3-4 Page Playoff game: Alberta-Brad Jacobs vs Manitoba-Reid Carruthers
8:30 p.m. 1-2 Page Playoff game: Canada-Brad Gushue vs Manitoba-Matt Dunstone
The 2025 Provincial Mixed Curling Championship continues today and runs through tomorrow in Melville. A total of nine teams are taking part in the modified triple knock-out plus Page Playoff format. There are draws today at 9 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Mount Royal Cougars—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
(Saskatchewan leads the best-of-three Conference final 1-0)
Canada West University Women’s Basketball Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs U-B-C Thunderbirds—5 p.m. at The P-A-C
(Championship final)
Canada West University Women’s Volleyball Conference Playoffs
Bronze medal match: Saskatchewan Huskies vs Manitoba Bisons—6 p.m. at Edmonton
Canada West University Men’s Volleyball Conference Playoffs
Bronze medal match: Saskatchewan Huskies vs U-B-C Thunderbirds—5 p.m. at Winnipeg
The U Sports track and field championships continue and wind up today in Windsor, Ontario. There are several athletes from the U of S Huskies track and field teams taking part.
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Major League Baseball Exhibition—17 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays split squad vs Philadelphia Phillies–12:05 p.m. at Clearwater, Fla.
Toronto Blue Jays split squad vs Detroit Tigers—12:07 p.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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National Basketball Association—8 games, including:
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards–6:30 p.m. at Toronto
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