SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
Western Hockey League—5 games:
Prince Albert Raiders vs Kelowna Rockets
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 22 wins, 5 losses, 4 extra time losses for 48 points…good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Kelowna has 16 wins, 11 losses, 4 extra time losses for 36 points…tied for 4th place in the Western Conference.)
Brandon Wheat Kings at Calgary Hitmen—8 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs Vancouver Giants—9 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Kamloops Blazers vs Seattle Thunderbirds—9:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
Prince George Cougars at Everett Silvertips—9:05 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades are idle on their Christmas break until Saturday, December 27th when they host the Regina Pats. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:45 p.m. with play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 17 wins, 14 losses, 3 extra time losses for 37 points…tied for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Regina has 11 wins, 17 losses, 3 extra time losses for 26 points…good for 8th place in the East.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—5 games:
Estevan Bruins at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
Melville Millionaires at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Warman Wolverines at Humboldt Broncos—7:30 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
Flin Flon Bombers at La Ronge Ice Wolves—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—3 games:
Prince Albert Timberjaks at Martensville Chiefs—8 p.m.
Saskatoon Royals at Carrot River Thunder—7:30 p.m.
Regina Capitals at Moosomin Steelhawks—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Tisdale Trojans vs Saskatoon Blazers—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Saskatoon Stars at Regina Rebels—7:45 p.m.
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National Hockey League—5 games:
Vancouver Canucks at New York Islanders—6 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers—6 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Utah Mammoth—8 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks—9 p.m.
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Professional Women’s Hockey League:
Boston Fleet at Minnesota Frost—7 p.m.
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The Grand Slam of Curling’s Hearing Life-Canadian Open event continues today and runs through Sunday at Merlis Belsher Place. There are 16 women’s teams and 16 men’s teams taking part. Draws today go at 8:30 a.m., Noon, 4 and 8 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 4 of the season starts:
Vancouver Warriors at Oshawa Firewolves—5:30 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action tomorrow when they host the Georgia Swarm. Faceoff is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 1 win, 1 loss…tied for 4th place. Georgia has 1 win, 1 loss…tied for 4th place.
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National Basketball Association—5 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the Boston Celtics at 6 p.m. at Toronto.
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