SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
The 2023 Viterra Scotties, Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, continues today and runs through Sunday in Estevan. A total of 12 teams are taking part in the 12-team, modified triple knock-out plus Page playoffs format. The winner will represent Saskatchewan at the Canadian Scott Tournament of Hearts next month in Kamloops, B-C. Draws today go at 10 a.m, 3 and 7:30 p.m.
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The Knights of Columbus Indoor Games continue today start tonight and run through tomorrow at the Saskatoon Field House. Action begins at 5 p.m. with the Invitational and age group track and field events.
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Red Deer Rebels
(CJWW’s broadcast starts at 7:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 28 wins, 10 losses, 4 extra time losses for 60 points…good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Red Deer has 31 wins, 9 losses, 4 extra time losses for 66 points…good for 2nd place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Saturday, February 4th when they host the Winnipeg ICE. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Brandon Wheat Kings at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Winnipeg ICE at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Edmonton Oil Kings—8 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Portland Winterhawks—9 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers at Victoria Royals—9:05 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets vs Vancouver Giants—9:30 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Seattle Thunderbirds at Spokane Chiefs—9:05 p.m.
Everett Silvertips vs Tri-City Americans—9:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
(The Prince Albert Raiders return to action tomorrow when they visit the Prince George Cougars. P-A has 16 wins, 25 losses, 3 extra time losses for 35 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Prince George has 19 wins, 20 losses, 4 extra time losses for 42 points…good for 6th place in the Western Conference. The Raiders’ next home game is Saturday, February 11th when they host the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—6 games:
Humboldt Broncos at Melville Millionaires—7 p.m.
Melfort Mustangs at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Battlefords North Stars at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at La Ronge Ice Wolves—7:30 p.m.
Kindersley Klippers at Notre Dame Hounds—7:30 p.m.
Estevan Bruins at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
S’toon Royals vs S’toon Quakers—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Estevan Bears vs Saskatoon Contacts—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
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Twin Rivers Senior Hockey League—4 games:
Waldheim Warriors at Shellbrook Silvertips—8 p.m.
Dalmeny Sabres at Birch Hills Blackhawks—8:30 p.m.
Hanley Huskies at Clavet Cougars—8:30 p.m.
Hague Royals at Kinistino Tigers—8:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League—8 games:
Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs—6 p.m.
Calgary Flames at Seattle Kraken—9 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks—9 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at New York Rangers—6 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes—6 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders—6 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Florida Panthers—6 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Dallas Stars—7:30 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans at the P-A-C
(Women’s game tips-off at 6 p.m., followed by the men at 8 p.m.)
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National Basketball Association–5 games, including:
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors–9 p.m. at San Francisco
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National Lacrosse League–Week 9 of the season starts with 2 games:
Rochester Knighthawks at Halifax Thunderbirds—5 p.m.
Buffalo Bandits at Philadelphia Wings—6 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action tomorrow when they host the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. First faceoff is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan has 2 wins, 2 losses…tied for 4th place in the West Division. Las Vegas has 1 win, 4 losses…good for 6th place in the West.)
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