SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Western Hockey League–10 games:
Prince Albert Raiders at Edmonton Oil Kings—7 p.m.
(P-A has 35 wins, 23 losses, 6 extra time losses for 76 points…good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Edmonton has 35 wins, 25 losses, 4 extra time losses for 74 points…good for 7th 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.)
Swift Current Broncos at Regina Pats—6 p.m.
Brandon Wheat Kings at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Lethbridge Hurricanes—6 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Medicine Hat Tigers—7 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Kamloops Blazers—7 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs Vancouver Giants—8 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Wenatchee Wild at Prince George Cougars—7 p.m.
Tri-City Americans at Spokane Chiefs—7:05 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Portland Winterhawks—7 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they host Regina. Game time is 4 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 3:45 p.m. and the play-by-play at 4 p.m. The Blades have 35 wins, 22 losses, 7 extra time losses for 77 points…tied for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games:
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Flin Flon Bombers—6:30 p.m.
Melville Millionaires at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
Weyburn Red Wings at Estevan Bruins—7 p.m.
Battlefords North Stars at Kindersley Klippers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs—2 games:
Delisle Chiefs vs Saskatoon Westleys—7 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(Opening game of best-of-seven North Division final)
Regina Capitals vs Fort Knox—7:30 p.m. at Fort Qu’Appelle
(Opening game of best-of-seven South Division final)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Notre Dame Hounds at Battlefords Sharks—5 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-three semi-final)
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National Hockey League–11 games:
Vegas Golden Knights at Buffalo Sabres—10:30 a.m.
New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins—1 p.m.
Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks—3 p.m.
Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs—5 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Montreal Canadiens—5 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks—8 p.m.
New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets—5 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers—5 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins—5 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild—6 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Los Angeles Kings—8 p.m.
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Professional Women’s Hockey League:
Boston Fleet at Ottawa Charge—Noon
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On the pebbled ice…
The World Women’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday, March 23rd in South Korea. A total of 13 different national champions are taking part in the round-robin plus six-team straight knockout playoffs format, including Rachel Homan’s Ottawa foursome representing Canada. They have 1 win, 1 loss…good for 7th place. On their schedule today…
11 p.m. – Canada vs Sweden
The Under-20 Mixed Doubles Provincial Curling Championships continue today and run through tomorrow in Watrous. A total of 16 duos are taking part in the modified triple knockout plus eight-team straight knockout playoffs format. Today’s draws go at 9 a.m., 4 and 7:30 p.m.
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On campus:
The U Sports National Women’s Basketball Championship continues today and runs through tomorrow in Vancouver. The event is an eight team straight knockout format, with consolation side. On today’s schedule…
Championship semi-final: Saskatchewan Huskies vs U-B-C Thunderbirds—7 p.m.
Championship semi-final: Carleton Ravens vs Ottawa Gee Gees—9 p.m.
Consolation final: Alberta Pandas vs Laval Rouge et Or—4 p.m.
The U Sports National Women’s Volleyball Championship continues today and runs through tomorrow in Winnipeg. The event is an eight team straight knockout format, with consolation side. On today’s schedule…
Consolation semi-final: McMaster Marauders vs Memorial Sea Hawks—11 a.m.
Consolation semi-final: Saskatchewan Huskies vs Saint Mary’s Huskies—1 p.m.
Championship semi-final: Montreal Carabins vs Alberta Pandas—5 p.m.
Championship semi-final: U-B-C Thunderbirds vs Manitoba Bisons—7 p.m.
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Saskatoon High School Basketball League Playoffs:
Premiere Girls Division—2 games at Bedford Road
Third Place game: Centennial vs St. Joseph—Noon
Championship game: Holy Cross vs Walter Murray—4 p.m.
Premiere Boys Division—2 games at Bedford Road
Third Place game: Bethlehem vs St. Joseph—2 p.m.
Championship game: Holy Cross vs Walter Murray—6 p.m.
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Major League Baseball Exhibition—19 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs St. Louis Cardinals–11:05 a.m. at Jupiter, Fla.
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National Basketball Association—8 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Portland Trailblazers at 4 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League—Week 16 of the season continues with 4 games:
Colorado Mammoth at Philadelphia Wings—11 a.m.
Rochester Knighthawks at Ottawa Black Bears—1 p.m.
Georgia Swarm at Albany Firewolves—5 p.m.
Buffalo Bandits at Calgary Roughnecks—7 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush are off until Saturday, March 29th when they host Colorado. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan has 10 wins, 4 losses…good for 2nd place.)
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