SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
The 2026 Winter Olympics continue with competition in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Canada has 0 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze for 6 total medals…good for 10th place in the medal standings. On today’s schedule…
Men’s Hockey: Canada vs Czechia—9:40 a.m. Thursday
(It’s the first game for both teams.)
Women’s Hockey: Canada defeated Finland 5-0 Thursday morning and finished preliminary round play with 3 wins, 1 loss, 0 extra time losses for 9 points…good for 2nd place in Pool A. Canada will play in a quarter-final game on Saturday at 9:40 a.m. against a yet to be determined opponent.
Women’s Curling: Canada won their opening game Thursday morning, 10-4 over Denmark. Rachel Homan’s Ottawa quartet has 1 win, 0 losses…tied for 1st place in the 10-nation round-robin. Their next game is Friday morning at 7:05 a.m. against the United States.
Men’s Curling: Canada is off today. Their next game is early Friday morning at 2:05 a.m. against the United States. The Brad Jacobs foursome from Calgary has 1 win, 0 losses…tied for 2nd place in the 10-nation preliminary round-robin.
Medals will be handed out today in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Luge, Short Track Speed Skating, Snowboard and Large Oval Speed Skating. There is also competition today in Bobsleigh, Skeleton and Ski Jumping.
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Western Hockey League:
Victoria Royals at Portland Winterhawks—9 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they host the Swift Current Broncos. 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 26 wins, 22 losses, 5 extra time losses for 57 points…good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Swift Current has 13 wins, 35 losses, 3 extra time losses for 29 points…good for 11th place in the East.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until tomorrow when they visit the Brandon Wheat Kings. P-A has 40 wins, 7 losses, 5 extra time losses for 85 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 29 wins, 22 losses, 1 extra time loss for 59 points…good for 5th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Saturday when they host Saskatoon. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Prince Albert Timberjaks vs Saskatoon Westleys—7:30 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
Fort Knox at Regina Silver Foxes—7:45 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Moose Jaw Warriors at Regina Pat-Canadans—8 p.m.
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The National Hockey League is on its Winter Olympic Break. Regular-season play resumes on Wednesday, February 25th. In addition, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is also on their Winter Olympic Break with regular-season play resuming on Thursday, February 26th.
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Regina Cougars—7:30 p.m.
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Saskatoon High School Curling League—3 games at C-N Curling Club:
A Division
St. Joseph Boys vs Holy Cross-2 Boys—3:30 p.m.
Walter Murray Open vs Marion Graham Open—3:35 p.m.
Evan Hardy Girls vs Holy Cross Girls—3:35 p.m.
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National Basketball Association—3 games:
The Toronto Raptors are off until after this weekend’s All-Star break. Their next action is Thursday, February 19th at the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when Week 12 begins with one game. The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Saturday when they host the Vancouver Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 8 wins, 1 loss…good for 1st in place. Vancouver has 6 wins, 2 losses…tied for 2nd place.
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