SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 23
The Western Hockey League is off until Friday when 10 games are scheduled, including the Saskatoon Blades at home to the Moose Jaw Warriors. First face-off is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:45 p.m. and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Blades have 17 wins, 10 losses, 4 extra time losses for 38 points…tied for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Moose Jaw has 8 wins, 19 losses, 4 extra time losses for 20 points…good for 11th place in the East.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until Friday when they host the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 15 wins, 11 losses, 3 extra time losses for 33 points…tied for 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Swift Current has 17 wins, 13 losses, 1 extra time loss for 35 points…tied for 5th place in the East.
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I-I-H-F World Under-20 Hockey Championship—4 Pre-Tournament Games:
Canada vs Czechia–6 p.m. at Ottawa
Germany vs Sweden—2 p.m. at Belleville, Ontario
United States vs Finland—3 p.m. at Cornwall, Ontario
Switzerland vs Latvia—6 p.m. at Arnprior, Ontario
(The tournament-proper starts Thursday with 4 games, including Canada against Finland at 6:30 p.m. at Ottawa. Canada is in Pool A for the 10-country event with the top four teams from each pool advancing to the straight-knockout playoffs. Among Canada’s players are defenceman Caden Price plus forwards Brayden Yager and Berkly Catton…all of Saskatoon, forward Tanner Howe of Prince Albert and Saskatoon Blades’ defenceman Tanner Molendyk. The tournament winds up on Sunday, January 5th.)
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National Hockey League—13 games:
Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs—1 p.m.
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils—Noon
Montreal Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets—6 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks—8 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins—6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers—6 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings—6 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins—6 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders—6:30 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild—7 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators—7 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Utah Hockey Club—8 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights—9 p.m.
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National Football League—Week 16 continues and ends:
New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers—7:15 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League is off until Saturday when Week 5 of the season starts with 5 games, including the Saskatchewan Rush hosting the Philadelphia Wings. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan has 3 wins, 0 losses…tied for 1st place. Philadelphia has 2 wins, 1 loss…good for 6th place.
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National Basketball Association–14 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks—6:30 p.m.
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