SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
The 2023 SaskTel Tankard, Provincial Men’s Curling Championship continues today and runs tomorrow Sunday in Estevan. A dozen teams are taking part in the modified triple knock-out plus Page playoff format. The champion will advance to the Tim Horton’s Brier, March 3rd through 12th in London, Ontario. Today’s draws go at 10 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 10 of the season continues with 7 games:
Saskatchewan Rush at Vancouver Warriors–9 p.m.
(Saskatchewan has 3 wins, 2 losses…good for 3rd place in the West Division. Vancouver has 1 win, 6 losses…good for 7th place in the West. The Rush’s next home game is Saturday, February 25th against Vancouver. First faceoff is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Calgary Roughnecks at Halifax Thunderbirds—5 p.m.
New York Riptide at Toronto Rock—6 p.m.
Albany Firewolves at Philadelphia Wings—6 p.m.
Rochester Knighthawks at Buffalo Bandits—6:30 p.m.
Panther City at San Diego Seals—9 p.m.
Colorado Mammoth at Las Vegas Desert Dogs—9:30 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Winnipeg ICE
(Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast starts at 6:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 30 wins, 12 losses, 4 extra time losses for 64 points…good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Winnipeg has 37 wins, 6 losses, 1 extra time loss for 75 points…good for 1st place in the East.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Kelowna Rockets—9:05 p.m.
(P-A has 19 wins, 26 losses, 3 extra time losses for 41 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Kelowna has 16 wins, 26 losses, 3 extra time losses for 35 points…good for 8th 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.)
Edmonton Oil Kings at Calgary Hitmen—3 p.m.
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Medicine Hat Tigers—8 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Spokane Chiefs—9:05 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Prince George Cougars—9 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers vs Vancouver Giants—9 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Tri-City Americans at Portland Winterhawks—8 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Everett Silvertips—8:05 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games:
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Melville Millionaires—7 p.m.
Yorkton Terriers at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Melfort Mustangs at Battleford North Stars—7:30 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—4 games:
Regina Silver Foxes vs Saskatoon Royals—4:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
Saskatoon Westleys at Carrot River Thunder—7:30 p.m.
Fort Knox at Assiniboia Southern Rebels—7:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Quakers at Pilot Butte Storm—7:45 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—4 games:
Notre Dame Hounds at Regina Pat-Canadians—2:45 p.m.
Yorkton Maulers at Prince Albert Mintos—7 p.m.
Estevan Bears at Warman Wildcats—7:30 p.m.
Battlefords Stars at Tisdale Trojans—7:30 p.m.
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Twin Rivers Senior Hockey League:
Willow Cree Chiefs at Waldheim Warriors—8:30 p.m.
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The National Hockey League continues to be off through Monday for the annual All-Star Break. The All-Star festivities today feature the division versus division, 3-on-3 tournament in Sunrise, Florida, as follows…
Central Division vs Pacific Division—2 p.m.
Metropolitan Division vs Atlantic Division—3 p.m.
Winners meet at 4 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Regina Cougars—5 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Regina Cougars—7 p.m.
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Pandas/Golden Bears at the P-A-C
(Women’s game tips-off at 5 p.m., followed by the men at 7 p.m.)
Canada West University Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Brandon Bobcats
(Women’s match starts at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s at 6:45 p.m.)
The Saskatchewan Huskies’ women’s and men’s track and field teams are taking part in the Bison Classic meet, continuing and winding up today in Winnipeg.
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National Basketball Association–9 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies at 5 p.m.
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