SCHEDULE FOR THUSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow with 11 games, including the Saskatoon Blades hosting the Prince George Cougars. 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 30 wins, 23 losses, 6 extra time losses for 66 points…good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Prince George has 35 wins, 21 losses, 2 extra time losses for 72 points…good for 3rd place in the Western Conference.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until tomorrow when they are home to the Penticton Vees. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 44 wins, 8 losses, 5 extra time losses for 93 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Penticton has 37 wins, 13 losses, 8 extra time losses for 82 points…good for 2nd place in the Western Conference.
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Saskatoon Stars at Regina Rebels—8 p.m.
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National Hockey League–12 games:
Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers—6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens—6 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators—6 p.m.
Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks—9 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings—9:30 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins—6 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins—6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes—6 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators—7 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers—7 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at St. Louis Blues—7 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
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Major League Baseball exhibition—16 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Miami Marlins—12:07 p.m. at Dunedin, Fl.
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Volleyball Conference Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans—8 p.m. ay Langley, B-C
(Opening match of best-of-three quarter-final)
Canada West University Men’s Volleyball Conference Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans—10 p.m. at Langley, B-C
(Opening match of best-of-three quarter-final)
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Saskatoon High School Senior Basketball League—6 games:
Senior Girls Division—3 games at 6:15 p.m.
Marion Graham at Mount Royal
Bedford Road at Tommy Douglas
Saskatoon Christian School at Evan Hardy
Senior Boys Division—3 games at 8 p.m.
Marion Graham at Mount Royal
Bedford Road at Tommy Douglas
Saskatoon Christian School at E-D Feehan
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National Basketball Association—10 games:
The Toronto Raptors are off until Saturday when they visit the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when Week 14 of the season starts with 4 games, including the Saskatchewan Rush visiting the Buffalo Bandits at 6:30 p.m. The Rush have 10 wins, 1 loss…good for 1st place. Buffalo has 4 wins, 6 losses…good for 10th place. Saskatchewan’s next home game is Saturday, March 14th against the San Diego Seals. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
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