SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 12
The 2024 SaskTel Tankard Last Chance Bonspiel starts today and runs through Sunday in Prince Albert. There are 17 teams taking part in the modified triple knock-out event with four teams qualifying for the SaskTel Tankard, Provincial Men’s Curling Championship, to be held January 30th through February 4th at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon. Draws today go 10 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m.
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Western Hockey League—9 games:
Prince Albert Raiders vs Victoria Royals
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 18 wins, 18 losses, 3 extra time losses for 39 points…good for 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Victoria has 23 wins, 14 losses, 4 extra time losses for 50 points…good for 5th place in the Western Conference.)
Spokane Chiefs at Calgary Hitmen—1 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Brandon Wheat Kings—7 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Tri-City Americans at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Prince George Cougars—9 p.m.
Everett Silvertips at Kamloops Blazers—9 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks vs Seattle Thunderbirds—9:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they host Victoria. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast starts at 6:45 p.m. with the Palliser Rooms E-Q-3 Cutting Edge Pre-Game Show and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Blue and Gold have 27 wins, 8 losses, 4 extra time losses for 58 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games:
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Humboldt Broncos at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
Notre Dame Hounds at Kindersley Klippers—7:30 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
Pilot Butte Storm vs Saskatoon Quakers—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(results at www.pjhl.ca)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Estevan Bears at Warman Wildcats—8 p.m.
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National Hockey League–2 games at 7 p.m.:
Philadelphia Flyers at Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans–7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans–9 p.m. at Langley, B-C
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs U-B-C Okanagan Heat at the P-A-C
(Men’s game tips-off at 6 p.m. followed by women’s game at 8 p.m.)
Canada West University Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Mount Royal Cougars at Calgary
(Men’s match starts at 7 p.m., followed by the women’s match at 9 p.m.)
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The 54th annual BRIT, Bedford Road Invitational Tournament, for senior boys high school teams, continues today and runs through tomorrow at Bedford Road Collegiate. Twelve teams are taking part in the championship and consolation side event with all teams guaranteed three games. On todays’ schedule…
Bedford Road vs Langley-Christian, B-C—12:30 p.m.
Bethlehem vs Edmonton-Harry Ainlay—2 p.m.
Aden Bowman vs Raymond, Alberta—3:30 p.m.
Regina-Riffel vs Vancouver-St. George’s—5 p.m.
Walter Murray vs Brooks, Alberta, Composite—6:30 p.m.
Regina-Campbell vs Holy Cross—8 p.m.
Winner of Bedford Road/Langley-Christian, B-C vs winner of Aden Bowman/Raymond, Alberta—9:30 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 7 of the season starts with 2 games:
Toronto Rock at Halifax Thunderbirds—5:30 p.m.
San Diego Seals at Las Vegas Desert Dogs—9 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action tomorrow when they visit the Philadelphia Wings at 6 p.m. The broadcast on 92-9 The BULL begins at 5:45 p.m. with the Pre-Game Show and the play-by-play at 6 p.m. The Rush have 1 win, 3 losses…tied for 10th place. Philadelphia has 2 wins, 3 losses…good for 8th place. Saskatchewan’s next home game is Saturday, January 20th against the Vancouver Warriors. First face-off is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Pre-Game Show on 92-9, The BULL runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The BULL will also have a 30-minute Post-Game Show.)
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National Basketball Association–10 games:
Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz–8:30 p.m.
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons—6:30 p.m.
Sacramento Kings at Philadelphia 76ers—6:30 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks—6:30 p.m.
Charlotte Hornets at San Antonio Spurs—7 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies—7 p.m.
Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls—7 p.m.
Orlando Magic at Miami Heat—7 p.m.
Portland Trailblazers at Minnesota Timberwolves—7 p.m.
New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets—9 p.m.
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