SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 5
The 2023 Tim Horton’s Brier, Canadian Men’s Curling Championship, continues today and runs through Sunday, March 12th in London, Ontario. There are 18 teams taking part, consisting of 14 provincial and territorial titleists, three wild card teams and the defending champion Brad Gushue foursome. The field is split into two pools of nine teams each for preliminary round-robin play. The top three teams advance to the playoffs. Saskatchewan will be represented by the Kelly Knapp quartet from Regina. They have 0 wins, 1 loss…tied for 6th place in Pool A. On their schedule today…
8 a.m. – Saskatchewan vs Newfoundland and Labrador
6 p.m. – Saskatchewan vs Alberta
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The 2023 Canada Winter Games continue and wind up competition today in Prince Edward Island. The Games feature 20 sports and about 3,600 athletes from all 13 of Canada’s provinces and territories. Saskatchewan has 317 participants, including 217 athletes, from 60 different communities in the province. Saskatchewan has 20 total medals…three gold, seven silver and 10 bronze medals after 15 days of action. Second half sports continue and wrap up today and are alpine and para alpine skiing, archery, badminton, boxing, cross country and para Nordic skiing, men’s and mixed doubles curling, fencing, figure skating, women’s hockey, judo and snowboarding.
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Western Hockey League–4 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Regina Pats—4 p.m.
(CJWW’s broadcast starts at 3:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 4 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 41 wins, 13 losses, 5 extra time losses for 87 points…good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Regina has 31 wins, 24 losses, 3 extra time losses for 65 points…good for 6th place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Wednesday against the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Swift Current Broncos at Calgary Hitmen—3 p.m.
Everett Silvertips at Portland Winterhawks—7 p.m.
Tri-City Americans vs Seattle Thunderbirds—7:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
(The Prince Albert Raiders are off until Tuesday when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 25 wins, 31 losses, 3 extra time losses for 53 points…good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 23 wins, 28 losses, 8 extra time losses for 54 points…good for 10th place in the East.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Nipawin Hawks at Melfort Mustangs—3 p.m.
Weyburn Red Wings at Kindersley Klippers—4 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs—3 games:
S’toon Westleys vs S’toon Royals—5:15 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(The Royals lead the best-of-seven North Division semi-final 1-0)
Saskatoon Quakers at Delisle Chiefs—8:15 p.m.
(Saskatoon Quakers lead the best-of-seven North Division semi-final 1-0)
Fort Knox at Regina Capitals—6:45 p.m.
(Regina leads the best-of-seven South Division semi-final 1-0)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs—4 games:
Regina Pat-Canadians at Prince Albert Mintos—1:30 p.m.
(Regina leads the best-of-five quarter-final 1-0)
Saskatoon Contacts at Moose Jaw Warriors—1:30 p.m.
(Saskatoon leads the best-of-five quarter-final 1-0)
Swift Current Legionnaires at Warman Wildcats—3:45 p.m.
(Swift Current leads the best-of-five quarter-final 1-0)
Saskatoon Blazers at Notre Dame Hounds—7:30 p.m.
(Saskatoon leads the best-of-five quarter-final 1-0)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Prince Albert Bears at Battlefords Sharks—1:30 p.m.
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Twin Rivers Senior Hockey League Playoffs—2 games, if necessary:
Kinistino Tigers at Birch Hills Blackhawks—3 p.m.
(Best-of-five semi-final tied 2-2)
Dalmeny Sabres vs Willow Cree Chiefs—6:30 p.m. at Beardy’s
(Best-of-five semi-final tied 2-2)
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National Hockey League—5 games:
Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes—2 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Vegas Golden Knights—5 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers—5 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Arizona Coyotes—6 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—17 exhibition games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies—12:07 p.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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National Basketball Association—10 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Denver Nuggets at 8 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League takes a day off before Week 14 of the season finishes up tomorrow with Toronto at Philadelphia. The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Saturday when they host the San Diego Seals. First faceoff is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 5 wins, 5 losses…tied for 4th place in the West Division. San Diego has 7 wins, 2 losses…good for 1st place in the West.
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