SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
The 2023 Viterra Scotties, Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, continues today and runs through tomorrow 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 and wind up today at the Saskatoon Field House. The morning session begins with field events at 8:45 a.m. and track events at 9 a.m. The afternoon session starts at 1 p.m. and will finish between 4:30 and 5 p.m. with the Invitational and age group track and field events.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 9 of the season continues with 5 games:
Saskatchewan Rush vs 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.)
Buffalo Bandits at New York Riptide—6:30 p.m.
Toronto Rock at Calgary Roughnecks—8 p.m.
San Diego Seals at Colorado Mammoth—8 p.m.
Panther City at Vancouver Warriors—9 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Calgary Hitmen
(CJWW’s broadcast starts at 2:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 3 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 28 wins, 11 losses, 4 extra time losses for 60 points…good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Calgary has 23 wins, 17 losses, 4 extra time losses for 50 points…good for 6th 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.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Prince George Cougars—8 p.m.
(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.)
Medicine Hat Tigers at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Winnipeg ICE at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Everett Silvertips—8:05 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kelowna Rockets–9:05 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers at Victoria Royals—9:05 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs vs Tri-City Americans—8:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Portland Winterhawks vs Seattle Thunderbirds—8:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—5 games:
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Nipawin Hawks—7 p.m.
Battlefords North Stars at Melville Millionaires—7 p.m.
Kindersley Klippers at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Humboldt Broncos at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
Estevan Bruins at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—3 games:
Fort Knox at Delisle Chiefs—7:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Quakers at Regina Silver Foxes—7:30 p.m.
Pilot Butte Storm vs Saskatoon Royals—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—6 games:
Warman Wildcats at Notre Dame Hounds—1 p.m. (completion of suspended game)
Warman Wildcats at Notre Dame Hounds—1:30 p.m. (regularly-scheduled game)
Tisdale Trojans at Moose Jaw Warriors—1:30 p.m.
Estevan Bears vs Saskatoon Contacts—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Regina Pat-Canadians at Yorkton Maulers—7 p.m.
Swift Current Legionnaires at Battlefords Stars—7:30 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—2 games:
Saskatoon Stars at Battlefords Sharks—7:30 p.m.
Swift Current Wildcats at Regina Rebels—8 p.m.
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Twin Rivers Senior Hockey League—4 games:
Birch Hills Blackhawks at Waldheim Warriors—7:30 p.m.
Hanley Huskies at Cudworth Tricky Maroons—8 p.m.
Rosthern Wheatkings at Kinistino Tigers—8 p.m.
Willow Cree Chiefs at Shellbrook Silvertips—8 p.m.
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National Hockey League—11 games:
St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche—2 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Winnipeg Jets—6 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators—6 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers—9 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers—5 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins—6 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning—6 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at New York Islanders—6:30 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Minnesota Wild—8 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Seattle Kraken—9 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks—9:30 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 5 p.m., followed by the men at 7 p.m.)
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National Basketball Association–11 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Portland Trail Blazers–9 p.m.
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