SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH
The 2026 Bunge Prairie Pinnacle Women’s and SaskTel Tankard Men’s curling championships continue today and run through tomorrow in Melville. Both women’s and men’s divisions have nine teams, taking part in a round-robin plus Page Playoffs format. The women’s champion represents Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, January 23rd to February 1st, at Mississauga, Ontario. The men’s winner represents Saskatchewan at the Montana’s Brier, February 27th through March 8th, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Draws today are 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. for the men, 2 p.m. for the women.
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The 56th anniversary of B-R-I-T, the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament, continues today at Bedford Road Collegiate. A dozen teams are taking part in the straight knock-out, plus consolation format. All teams are guaranteed three games. On today’s schedule…
8 a.m. – Martin Monarchs vs Bedford Road Redhawks
9:15 a.m. – Carson Graham Eagles vs Carlton Crusaders
10:30 a.m. – Collingwood Cavaliers vs Holy Cross Crusaders
1:30 p.m. – Dakota Lancers vs Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs
3 p.m. – Magrath Zeniths vs Maples Marauders
4:30 p.m. – St. Joseph Guardians vs Loser of 9:15 a.m. game
6 p.m. – Walter Murray Marauders vs Winner of 9:15 a.m. game
9 p.m. – (Winner of 1:30 p.m. game vs Winner of 3 p.m. game)
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National Football League Playoffs begin today with 2 games:
Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers—3:30 p.m.
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears—7 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–11 games:
Prince Albert Raiders vs Edmonton Oil Kings
(Game time is 7 p.m. from the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 28 wins, 5 losses, 4 extra time losses for 60 points…tied for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Edmonton has 28 wins, 7 losses, 4 extra time losses for 60 points…tied for 2nd place in the East.)
Regina Pats at Brandon Wheat Kings—6 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs at Victoria Royals—6:05 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Calgary Hitmen—7 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Medicine Hat Tigers—8 p.m.
Everett Silvertips at Prince George Cougars—8 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Portland Winterhawks—8 p.m.
Penticton Vees at Kamloops Blazers—8 p.m.
Moose Jaw Warriors at Tri-City Americans—8:05 p.m. in Kennewick, Wash.
Wenatchee Wild at Vancouver Giants—9 p.m. in Langley, B.C.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action on Wednesday, January 14th when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings. Puck drop is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Bridge City Bunch have 21 wins, 15 losses, 3 extra time losses for 45 points…tied for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 22 wins, 15 losses, 1 extra time losses for 45 points…tied for 4th place in the East.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Warman Wolverines at Estevan Bruins—7 p.m.
Battleford North Stars at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—5 games:
Saskatoon Royals at Martensville Chiefs—7:30 p.m.
Regina Capitals at Saskatoon Westleys—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
Pilot Butte Storm vs Moosomin Steelhawks—4 p.m. in Esterhazy, SK
Assiniboia Rebels at Fort Knox—7 p.m.
Carrot River Outback Thunder at Regina Silver Foxes—7:45 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—3 games:
Saskatoon Blazers at Estevan Bears—3:30 p.m.
Moose Jaw Warriors at Tisdale Trojans—7:30 p.m.
Regina Pat Canadians at Battleford Stars—7:30 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—4 games:
Saskatoon Stars vs Swift Current Wildcats—12:30 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Prince Albert Northern Bears at Battleford Sharks—5 p.m.
Notre Dame Hounds at Weyburn Gold Wings—7 p.m.
Exhibition: Westmen Wildcats at Regina Rebels—5 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League:
Regina Wild at Outlook Ice Hawks—7 p.m.
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National Hockey League—14 games:
Calgary Flames at Pittsburgh Penguins—2:30 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks at Toronto Maple Leafs—6 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens—6 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators—6 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers—9 p.m.
New York Rangers at Boston Bruins—Noon
Columbus Blue Jackets at Colorado Avalanche—3 p.m.
Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks—3 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres—6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers—6 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Carolina Hurricanes—6 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators—7 p.m.
New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild—7 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights—9 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Manitoba Bisons—5 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs U-B-C Thunderbirds—5 p.m. at Winnipeg
Canada West University Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs U-B-C Thunderbirds at the P-A-C
(Women’s match starts at 3 p.m., followed by the men’s at 4:30 p.m.)
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Pandas/Golden Bears at Edmonton
(Women’s game tips-off at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m.)
The Saskatchewan Huskies’ women’s and men’s track and field teams are hosting and taking part in the season-opening Sanderson Classic meet. The two-day event continues today at the Saskatoon Field House.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 7 of the season continues with 3 games:
Buffalo Bandits at Rochester Knighthawks—6 p.m.
Halifax Thunderbirds at Oshawa FireWolves—6 p.m.
Colorado Mammoth at Georgia Swarm—6:30 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action on Saturday, January 17th when they host the Oshawa FireWolves. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 5 wins, 1 loss…good for 1st place. Oshawa has 1 win, 4 losses…tied for 13th place.)
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National Basketball Association–6 games
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow night when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at 5 p.m.)
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