SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 5
The World Men’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday in Las Vegas. A total of 13 countries are represented in the event, including Canada. Brier champion Brad Gushue and his St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador foursome will play a round-robin preliminary plus playoff format. Canada has 5 wins, 0 losses…good for 1st place. On their schedule today…
3 p.m. draw: Canada vs Germany
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Western Hockey League–3 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Medicine Hat Tigers
(CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Pre-Game Show and the play-by- play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 35 wins, 25 losses, 4 extra time losses for 74 points…good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Medicine Hat has 11 wins, 48 losses, 4 extra time losses for 26 points…good for 12th place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Friday against the Prince Albert Raiders. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Regina Pats at Brandon Wheat Kings—6 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Prince George Cougars—8 p.m.
(The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until Friday when they visit the Saskatoon Blades. P-A has 26 wins, 33 losses, 5 extra time losses for 57 points…good for 9th place in the Eastern Conference. The Raiders’ next home game is Saturday, April 16th against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
Estevan Bruins at Yorkton Terriers—7:30 p.m.
(Estevan leads the best-of-seven semi-final 2-0)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Saskatoon Blazers at Warman Wildcats—7:30 p.m.
(Warman leads the best-of-five semi-final 2-1)
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National Hockey League—10 games:
Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens—5 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers—5 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks—8:30 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers—5 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres—5 p.m.
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils—5 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins—5 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings—5:30 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators—6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Dallas Stars—6:30 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—15 exhibition games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles—11:07 a.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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National Basketball Association–12 games:
Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks–5:30 p.m. at Toronto
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers—5 p.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic—5 p.m.
Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets—5:30 p.m.
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat—5:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls—6 p.m.
Portland Trailblazers at Oklahoma City Thunder—6 p.m.
Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves—6 p.m.
San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets—7 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz—7 p.m.
New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings—8 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns—8 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League is off until Friday when 2 games are scheduled. The Saskatchewan Rush are off until Saturday when they host the Vancouver Warriors. Game time is 8 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 4 wins, 10 losses…good for 6th place in the West Division. Vancouver has 6 wins, 9 losses…good for 5th place in the West.
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