SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Western Hockey League–10 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Winnipeg ICE
(Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 6 p.m. and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 1 win, 1 loss, 0 extra time losses for 2 points…tied for 2nd place in the East Division. Winnipeg has 1 win, 1 loss, 0 extra time losses for 2 points…tied for 2nd place in the East.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Regina Pats-7 p.m.
(P-A has 1 win, 0 losses, 1 extra time loss for 3 points…good for 1st place in the East Division. Regina has 1 win, 1 loss, 0 extra time losses for 2 points…tied for 2nd place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is tomorrow when they entertain Winnipeg. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Moose Jaw Warriors at Brandon Wheat Kings-6:30 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Swift Current Broncos-7 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Lethbridge Hurricanes-7 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings at Calgary Hitmen-7 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Kamloops Blazers-8 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Victoria Royals-8:05 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks vs Vancouver Giants-8:30 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Tri-City Americans vs Seattle Thunderbirds-8:35 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
**********
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League-4 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Humboldt Broncos at Kindersley Klippers
Battlefords North Stars at La Ronge Ice Wolves
Notre Dame Hounds at Melfort Mustangs
Yorkton Terriers at Weyburn Red Wings
**********
Prairie Junior Hockey League-2 games:
Saskatoon Quakers at Prince Albert Titans-7:30 p.m.
S’toon Westleys vs S’toon Royals-7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
**********
The Saskatchewan Midget Triple-A League regular season continues this weekend with all 12 teams gathered for the third annual Showcase at The Legends Centre in Warman. Each team will play twice, starting today and running through Sunday. On today’s schedule…
Tisdale Trojans vs Moose Jaw Warriors-11:30 a.m.
Battlefords Stars vs Swift Current Legionnaires-2:30 p.m.
Beardy’s Blackhawks vs Regina Pat-Canadians-5:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Blazers vs Prince Albert Mintos-8:30 p.m.
**********
National Hockey League Pre-Season–5 games:
Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings-5:30 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets-5 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes-5:30 p.m.
Washington Capitals at St. Louis Blues-6 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights-8 p.m.
**********
Canadian Football League–Week 16 of the season starts:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Winnipeg Blue Bombers-6:30 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Roughriders return to action tomorrow when they visit the Toronto Argonauts. The Green and White have 8 wins, 4 losses for 16 points…good for 3rd place in the West Division. Toronto has 2 wins, 10 losses for 4 points…good for 4th place in the East Division. The Riders’ next home game is Saturday, October 5th when they host Winnipeg. Kick-off time is 5 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.)
**********
Canada West University football Conference–Week 5 of the season starts:
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Calgary Dinos
(Kick-off time is 7 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium. Once again, CJWW is your broadcast home for Huskies’ football. Pre-game coverage starts at 6 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7. The Dogs have 2 wins, 2 losses for 4 points…tied for 3rd place. Calgary has 4 wins, 0 losses for 8 points…good for 1st place.)
**********
The Prairie Football Conference is off until Sunday when Week 7 of the season begins and ends with three games, including the five-time defending Prairie Football Conference and Canadian Junior Football League-champion Saskatoon Hilltops visiting the Edmonton Wildcats. Game time is 1 p.m. at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Once again, 92-9, THE BULL is the broadcast home for Hilltops football. The broadcast starts at 12:30 p.m. with play-by-play at 1 p.m. The Toppers have 5 wins, 0 losses for 10 points…good for 1st place. The Wildcats have 2 wins, 3 losses for 4 points…good for 4th place. Saskatoon’s next home game is Sunday, October 6th against the Winnipeg Rifles. Kick-off time is 1 p.m. at Saskatoon Minor Football Field.
**********
On the high school beat:
Saskatoon High School Football League-3 games at Saskatoon Minor Football Field
North Battleford vs Evan Hardy-3 p.m.
St. Joseph vs Bethlehem-5:15 p.m.
Centennial vs Holy Cross-7:30 p.m.
The Provincial High School Golf Championship starts today and runs through tomorrow in Estevan. A total of 87 golfers from high schools across the Saskatchewan will take part in the 36-hole, stroke play event.
**********
On campus:
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Mount Royal Cougars-7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Non-Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Lethbridge Pronghorns-7 p.m. at Gull Lake, Sk.
The Saskatchewan Huskies women’s volleyball team are taking part in the Brandon University Bobcats tournament, starting today and running through Sunday.
**********
Major League Baseball:
American League-1 doubleheader, 6 night games, including
Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays-5:07 p.m.
Inter-League-1 night game
Cleveland Indians at Washington Nationals-5:05 p.m.
National League-7 night games
**********
