SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 8
National Lacrosse League–Week 15 of the season starts with 3 games:
Saskatchewan Rush at Buffalo Bandits
(The broadcast on 92-9, THE BULL begins at 6:15 p.m. with The Pre-Game Show and the play-by-play at 6:30 p.m. The Rush have 4 wins, 5 losses…good for 9th place. Buffalo has 5 wins, 6 losses…tied for 7th place. Saskatchewan’s next home game is Saturday, March 16th against the New York Riptide. First face-off is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Pre-Game Show on 92-9, The BULL runs from 6 to 7 p.m. 92-9, The BULL will also have a 30-minute Post-Game Show.)
Vancouver Warriors at Albany Firewolves—6 p.m.
Calgary Roughnecks at Georgia Swarm—6:30 p.m.
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The 2024 Montana’s Brier, Canadian Men’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday in Regina. The field of 18 teams has been reduced to six, including the Mike McEwen foursome from Saskatoon-Nutana representing Saskatchewan. They finished round-robin play with 7 wins, 1 loss…good for 1st place in Pool B. On today’s schedule…
1 p.m. – Saskatchewan vs Alberta-Bottcher
Manitoba-Carruthers vs Team Canada-Gushue
7 p.m. – winner of Saskatchewan/Alberta-Bottcher vs winner of Manitoba-Carruthers/Team Canada-Gushue
Manitoba-Dunstone vs loser of Manitoba-Carruthers/Team Canada-Gushue
Northwest Territories vs loser of Saskatchewan/Alberta-Bottcher
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U Sports National Women’s Basketball Championship at Edmonton—2 consolation semi-final games:
Fraser Valley Cascades vs Saint Mary’s Huskies—6 p.m.
Calgary Dinos vs Alberta Pandas—8 p.m.
The championship semi-final games go tomorrow, as follows…
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Laval Rouge et Or—9 p.m.
Queen’s Gaels vs Carleton Ravens—7 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–10 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Medicine Hat Tigers
(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 43 wins, 12 losses, 5 extra time losses for 91 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Medicine Hat has 35 wins, 20 losses, 7 extra time losses for 77 points…good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.)
Prince Albert Raiders vs Edmonton Oil Kings
(First face-off is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 29 wins, 27 losses, 4 extra time losses for 62 points…good for 7th place in the Eastern Conference. Edmonton has 22 wins, 35 losses, 3 extra time losses for 47 points…good for 11th place in the East.)
Regina Pats at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Brandon Wheat Kings at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Calgary Hitmen—8 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Prince George Cougars—9 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers at Kelowna Rockets—9:05 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Everett Silvertips—9:05 p.m.
Wenatchee Wild vs Tri-City Americans—9:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Spokane Chiefs vs Seattle Thunderbirds—9:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—5 games:
Melville Millionaires at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
Notre Dame Hounds at Estevan Bruins—7 p.m.
Humboldt Broncos at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs—3 games:
S’toon Royals vs S’toon Westleys—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(Westleys lead the best-of-seven North Division semi-final 2-1)
Saskatoon Quakers at Delisle Chiefs—8 p.m.
(Quakers lead the best-of-seven North Division semi-final 2-1)
Pilot Butte Storm at Regina Silver Foxes—7:45 p.m.
(Pilot Butte leads the best-of-seven South Division semi-final 2-0)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Warman Wildcats at Tisdale Trojans—7:45 p.m.
(Warman leads the best-of-five quarter-final 2-1)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs—2 games:
Weyburn Gold Wings vs Saskatoon Stars—7:45 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Prince Albert Bears at Notre Dame Hounds—8 p.m.
(Both are opening games of best-of-three quarter-finals)
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Professional Women’s Hockey League:
Montreal at Toronto—6 p.m.
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National Hockey League—4 games:
Winnipeg Jets at Seattle Kraken—9 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Arizona Coyotes—8 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks—9 p.m.
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Major League Baseball Exhibition—16 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees–12:07 p.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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The Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association’s Wrestling Provincial Championships start today and run through tomorrow in both Evan Hardy Collegiate gymnasiums in Saskatoon. Today’s activities begin at 10:30 a.m. with medical checks and weigh-ins. Opening ceremonies will be held at 3:15 p.m. with wrestling matches between 4:15 and 8 p.m.
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National Basketball Association—8 games:
Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards—6 p.m.
New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers—6 p.m.
Orlando Magic at New York Knicks—6:30 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers—6:30 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at Memphis Grizzlies—7 p.m.
Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder—7 p.m.
Houston Rockets at Portland Trailblazers—9 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers—9 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit Portland at 9 p.m.)
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