SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Canadian Football League–Week 18 of the regular-season continues with 2 games:
B-C Lions at Toronto Argonauts—2 p.m.
Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers—5 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Roughriders are off until Saturday, October 22nd when they host the Calgary Stampeders. Kick-off time is 5 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. The Green and White have 6 wins, 10 losses for 12 points…good for 4th place in the Western Conference.)
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The Canada West University Football Conference is off until Saturday, October 15th when all six teams are in action on Week 6 of the regular-season, including the Saskatchewan Huskies at home to the Regina Rams. Game time is 1 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium. Saskatchewan has 5 wins, 0 losses for 10 points…good for 1st place. Regina has 4 wins, 1 loss for 8 points…good for 2nd place.
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The Prairie Football Conference is idle until Sunday, October 16th when Week 8 of the regular-season starts and ends with 3 games, including the Saskatoon Hilltops hosting the Calgary Colts. Kick-off time is 1 p.m. at S-M-F Field. The Toppers have 4 wins, 3 losses for 8 points…good for 3rd place. Calgary has 2 wins, 5 losses for 4 points…good for 5th place. Tune in to CJWW every Thursday at 6 p.m. for “Hilltops in 30.”
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Calgary Dinos—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Calgary Dinos—6 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Huskies women’s basketball team is taking part in the Cougar Classic tournament in Regina. They play the U of Northern B-C today at 5 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Prince Albert Raiders at Lethbridge Hurricanes—7 p.m.
(P-A has 2 wins, 3 losses, 2 extra time loss for 6 points…tied for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Lethbridge has 2 wins, 3 losses, 0 extra time losses for 4 points…tied for 8th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Saturday, October 15th against the Calgary Hitmen. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Winnipeg ICE at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Red Deer Rebels—7 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Portland Winterhawks—7 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings vs Tri-City Americans—7:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Victoria Royals at Kamloops Blazers—8 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds vs Vancouver Giants—8 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Prince George Cougars at Everett Silvertips—7:05 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they host Moose Jaw. Game time is 4 p.m. at SaskTel Centre with CJWW’s broadcast starting at 3:45 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 4 wins, 2 losses, 0 extra time losses for 8 points…tied for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games:
Kindersley Klippers at Flin Flon Bombers—6:30 p.m.
Melville Millionaires at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
Weyburn Red Wings at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
Estevan Bruins at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—4 games:
Pilot Butte Storm at Delisle Chiefs—7:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Royals at Carrot River Thunder—7:30 p.m.
Regina Capitals at Regina Silver Foxes—7:30 p.m.
Fort Knox vs Saskatoon Quakers—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—3 games:
Prince Albert Mintos at Moose Jaw Warriors—1:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Contacts at Warman Wildcats—7:30 p.m.
Swift Current Legionnaires at Estevan Bruins—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—3 games:
Battlefords Sharks vs Saskatoon Stars—2 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Swift Current Wildcats at Weyburn Gold Wings—7:30 p.m.
Prince Albert Bears at Regina Rebels—8 p.m.
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National Hockey League—11 Pre-Season Games:
Nashville Predators at San Jose Sharks—Noon
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues—1 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning—2 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings—2 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators—4:30 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs—5 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild—4 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals—5 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Boston Bruins—5 p.m.
New York Rangers at New York Islanders—5 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights—6 p.m.
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Four 2022 Toyota National Soccer Championships continue today and run through Monday.
The Under-15 Cup is being held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island with 10 girls and 11 boys teams taking part. Saskatchewan is represented by the Regina Bluestars in the girls division and Saskatoon Alliance in boys play. Regina has 0 wins, 2 losses for 0 points…good for 5th place in Group B while Saskatoon has 1 win, 1 loss for 3 points…good for 2nd place in Group B. On their schedules today…
Regina Bluestars vs Winnipeg 1v1 Futbol—1:15 p.m.
The Under-17 Cup is being held in Surrey, B-C with 10 girls and 11 boys teams taking part. Saskatchewan is represented by Saskatoon Alliance in the girls division and the Regina Bluestars in boys play. Saskatoon has 0 wins, 2 losses for 0 points…tied for 4th place in Group A while Regina has 0 wins, 2 losses for 0 points…good for 3rd place in Group A. On their schedules today…
Saskatoon Alliance vs St. John’s, Newfoundland—11 a.m.
The Jubilee Trophy, with eight women’s teams taking part, is being held in Vaughan, Ontario. Saskatchewan is not represented.
The Challenge Trophy, with nine men’s teams taking part, is also being held in Vaughan, Ontario. Saskatchewan is represented by the Saskatoon Classicos. They have 0 wins, 2 losses for 0 points…tied for 4th place in Group A. On their schedule today…
Saskatoon Classicos vs Winnipeg Hellas—Noon
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Major League Baseball playoffs:
American League Wild-Card Round
Toronto Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners—2:07 p.m. at Toronto
(Seattle leads the best-of-three series 1-0)
Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians—10:07 a.m.
(Cleveland leads the best-of-three series 1-0)
National League Wild-Card Round
San Diego Padres at New York Mets—5:37 p.m.
(San Diego leads the best-of-three series 1-0)
Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals—6:37 p.m.
(Philadelphia leads the best-of-three series 1-0)
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National Basketball Association—1 Pre-Season Game:
The Toronto Raptors are off.
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