SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5
The 2020 Tim Horton’s Brier continues today and runs through Sunday in Kingston, Ontario. The field of 16 teams has been pared to eight for the Championship round with the top four teams from there advancing to the Page Playoffs. Saskatchewan is represented by the Matt Dunstone foursome from Regina. They have 6 wins, 1 loss…tied for 2nd place. On their schedule today…
Noon – Saskatchewan vs Alberta
6 p.m. – Saskatchewan vs Northern Ontario
(results at www.curling.ca)
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On campus:
The U Sports national women’s basketball championship tournament starts today and runs through Sunday in Ottawa. On today’s quarter-finals schedule…
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Carleton Ravens-7 p.m.
Prince Edward Island Panthers vs Ryerson Rams-Noon
Calgary Dinos vs Brock Badgers-2 p.m.
Alberta Golden Bears vs Laval Rouge et Or-5 p.m.
The U Sports national track and field championships start today and run through Saturday in Edmonton with members of the U of S Huskies team taking part.
(results at www.usports.ca)
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Saskatchewan Midget Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Regina Pat-Canadians at Swift Current Legionnaires-7:30 p.m.
(Regina leads the best-of-five quarter-final 2-1)
(results at www.smaaahl.com)
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Saskatchewan Female Midget Triple-A Hockey League:
Battlefords Sharks at Regina Rebels-8 p.m.
(results at www.sfmaaahl.com)
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National Hockey League-10 games:
Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning-6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Ottawa Senators-6:30 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks-7:30 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings-9:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres-6 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers-6 p.m.
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers-6 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers-6 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators-7 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks-9:30 p.m.
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The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow with 10 game, including the Saskatoon Blades at home to the Regina Pats. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 6 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Blue and Gold have 31 wins, 24 losses, 5 extra time losses for 67 points…good for 4th place in the East Division. Regina has 21 wins, 33 losses, 6 extra time losses for 48 points…good for 5th place in the East.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until tomorrow when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. The Raiders have 35 wins, 17 losses, 9 extra time losses for 79 points…good for 1st place in the East Division. Brandon has 34 wins, 21 losses, 6 extra time losses for 74 points…good for 2nd place in the East.
(results at www.whl.ca)
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National Basketball Association-4 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors-9:30 p.m.
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Major League Baseball Pre-season-15 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies-12:05 p.m. at Clearwater, Fl.
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The National Lacrosse League is off until Saturday when 4 games are scheduled, including the Saskatchewan Rush at home to the Vancouver Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The broadcast on 92-9, THE BULL begins at 6 p.m. with pre-game coverage and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. Saskatchewan has 6 wins, 3 losses…good for 1st place in the West Division. Vancouver has 4 wins, 8 losses…good for 5th place in the West.
(results at www.nll.com)
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