SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
The 2022 F-I-F-A World Cup of Soccer is off until Friday when the quarter-final round of matches starts, as follows…
Croatia vs Brazil–9 a.m.
Netherlands vs Argentina—1 p.m.
The championship final is December 18th in Qatar.
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Western Hockey League–5 games:
Prince Albert Raiders vs Brandon Wheat Kings
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 10 wins, 15 losses, 2 extra time losses for 22 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 10 wins, 15 losses, 3 extra time losses for 23 points…good for 10th place in the East.)
Calgary Hitmen at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers at Victoria Royals—9:05 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Portland Winterhawks—9 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades are idle until Saturday when they visit Prince Albert. CJWW’s broadcast starting at 6:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. from the Art Hauser Centre. The Bridge City Bunch have 20 wins, 5 losses, 0 extra time losses for 40 points…tied for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Tuesday when they host Medicine Hat. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League:
Kindersley Klippers at Estevan Bruins—7 p.m.
Notre Dame Hounds at Humboldt Broncos—7:30 p.m.
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
Carrot River Thunder at Delisle Chiefs—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—2 games at 8 p.m.:
Yorkton Maulers at Regina Pat-Canadians
Saskatoon Contacts at Notre Dame Hounds
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National Hockey League–7 games:
Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames—7 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Edmonton Oilers—8:30 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks—9:30 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers—6 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets—6 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
New York Rangers at Vegas Golden Knights—9 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League is idle until Friday when Week 2 of the 2022-23 regular-season starts with 2 games, including the Saskatchewan Rush visiting the San Diego Seals. Game time is 9 p.m. Saskatchewan has 1 win, 0 loss…tied for 1st place in the West Division. San Diego has 1 win, 0 losses…tied for 1st place in the West. The Rush’s next home game is Saturday, December 31st against Panther City. First faceoff is 8 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
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Saskatoon High School Basketball League:
Senior Girls Division
Bedford Road at Evan Hardy—6:15 p.m.
Senior Boys Division
Legacy Christian Academy at Evan Hardy—8 p.m.
Saskatoon High School Curling League—2 games at 3:30 p.m. at Nutana
Holy Cross Girls A vs Evan Hardy Girls B
Bishop Mahoney Girls B vs L’Ecole Francais Girls B
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National Basketball Association–3 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they entertain the Los Angeles Lakers at 6:30 p.m. in Toronto.
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