SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
The 2022 F-I-F-A World Cup of Soccer continues today and runs through December 18th in Qatar. There are 32 nations taking part, split into eight groups of four teams each for preliminary round play, followed by straight knockout playoffs. Canada is in the tournament for just the second time in history and the first time since 1986. Canada has 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 ties for 0 points…good for 4th place in Group F. On today’s schedule…..
Canada vs Morocco–9 a.m.
Croatia vs Belgium—9 a.m.
Costa Rica vs Germany—1 p.m.
Japan vs Spain–1 p.m.
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National Football League—Week 13 starts:
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots—7:15 p.m.
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The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow with 9 games, including the Saskatoon Blades at the Red Deer Rebels. CJWW’s broadcast starting at 7:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 17 wins, 5 losses, 0 extra time losses for 34 points…tied for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Red Deer has 18 wins, 4 losses, 3 extra time losses for 39 points…good for 2nd place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Tuesday against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
The Prince Albert Raiders return to action tomorrow when they visit Brandon. P-A has 10 wins, 13 losses, 2 extra time losses for 22 points…tied for 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 8 wins, 15 losses, 2 extra time losses for 18 points…good for 11th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Wednesday against the Wheaties. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
Fort Knox at Regina Silver Foxes—7:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League–11 games:
Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild—7 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames—8 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks—9 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Pittsburgh Penguins—6 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres—6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers—6 p.m.
Nashville Predators at New Jersey Devils—6 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at St. Louis Blues—7 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars—7:30 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken—9 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Los Angeles Kings—9:30 p.m.
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Saskatoon High School Curling League—4 games at 4 p.m. at Sutherland:
Evan Hardy-2 Boys B vs Evan Hardy-1 Boys B
Holy Cross-1 Boys B vs St. Joseph Boys A
Bishop Mahoney Boys A vs Bishop Mahoney Boys B
Holy Cross-2 Boys B vs Centennial Boys B
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The National Lacrosse League’s 2022-23 regular-season begins tomorrow with Philadelphia at Halifax. The Saskatchewan Rush will open their regular-season on Saturday when they host the Colorado Mammoth at 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
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National Basketball Association–1 game:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow wen they go to the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m.
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