SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 13
The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow with 9 games, including the Saskatoon Blades visiting the Swift Current Broncos. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:45 p.m. and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Blades have 34 wins, 22 losses, 7 extra time losses for 75 points…tied for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Swift Current has 33 wins, 27 losses, 3 extra time losses for 69 points…good for 8th place in the East. Saskatoon’s next home game is Sunday against the Regina Pats. Game time is 4 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
The Prince Albert Raiders are back in action tomorrow when they are at the Red Deer Rebels. P-A has 34 wins, 23 losses, 6 extra time losses for 74 points…tied for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Red Deer has 26 wins, 30 losses, 7 extra time losses for 59 points…good for 9th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Tuesday against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.
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National Hockey League–9 games:
Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs—5 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators—5 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at New Jersey Devils—5:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers—5 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets—5 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Pittsburgh Penguins—5 p.m.
New York Rangers at Minnesota Wild—6 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings—8:30 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks—8:30 p.m.
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On campus:
The U Sports National Women’s Basketball Championship starts today and runs through Sunday in Vancouver. The event is an eight team straight knockout format. On today’s schedule…
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Pandas—8 p.m.
Laval Rouge et Or vs Ottawa Gee Gees—1 p.m.
Bishop’s Gaiters vs Carleton Ravens—2 p.m.
Saint Mary’s Huskies vs U-B-C Thunderbirds—7 p.m.
The U Sports National Women’s Volleyball Championship begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday in Winnipeg. The event is an eight team straight knockout format. The Saskatchewan Huskies are among the teams taking part. Their first match will be at 7 o’clock tomorrow against the U-B-C Thunderbirds.
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Major League Baseball Exhibition—14 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles–11:07 a.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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National Basketball Association—5 games:
Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Utah Jazz at 7:30 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when Week 16 of the season starts with 2 games, including the Saskatchewan Rush visiting the Halifax Thunderbirds at 4 p.m. Saskatchewan has 10 wins, 3 losses…good for 2nd place. Halifax has 7 wins, 5 losses…tied for 3rd place. The broadcast on 92-9, THE BULL starts at 3:45 p.m., with play-by-play at 4 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.
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