SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 20
The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow with 9 games, including the Saskatoon Blades at home to the Prince Albert Raiders. Game time 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 37 wins, 22 losses, 7 extra time losses for 81 points…good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. P-A has 37 wins, 23 losses, 6 extra time losses for 80 points…good for 5th place in the East. P-A’s next home game is Saturday against the Blades. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
Delisle Chiefs vs Saskatoon Westleys—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(Best-of-seven North Division final tied 1-1)
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National Hockey League–14 games:
Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers—5 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Ottawa Senators—5 p.m.
Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils—5 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues—5:30 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at New York Islanders—5:30 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets at Edmonton Oilers—7 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals—5 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets—5 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators—6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars—6 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks—6:30 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Utah Hockey Club—7 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Vegas Golden Knights—8 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at San Jose Sharks—8:30 p.m.
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On campus:
The U Sports National Men’s Hockey Championship starts today and runs through Sunday in Ottawa. On today’s schedule…
Toronto Metropolitan Bold vs Mount Royal Cougars—11 a.m.
New Brunswick Varsity Reds vs Ottawa Gee Gees—5 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Huskies play their opening game of the tournament tomorrow against the Queen’s Golden Gaels at 5 p.m.)
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On the pebbled ice…
The World Women’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday in South Korea. A total of 13 different national champions are taking part in the round-robin plus six-team straight knockout playoffs format, including Rachel Homan’s Ottawa foursome representing Canada. They have 6 wins, 2 losses…tied for 3rd place. On their schedule today…
11 p.m. – Canada vs Italy
4 a.m. Friday – Canada vs China
The Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship continues today and runs through tomorrow in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. The 32 duos that started in the competition, have been reduced to 12 for straight knockout playoffs. Among the 32 duos were the Saskatchewan champions Christie Gamble and Matthew Lang from Langenburg in Pool A. They finished round-robin play with 2 wins, 5 losses…good for 6th place, but failed to make the playoffs. Nancy Martin and Steve Laycock from Martensville were in Pool B. They finished with 5 wins, 2 losses…good for 1st place and advancing to the quarter-finals. Plus, Laura Walker of Edmonton and Kirk Muyres of Humboldt were in Pool C. They finished with 7 wins, 0 losses…good for 1st place, advancing to the quarter-finals. Draws today go at Noon and 4 p.m.
The Curling Club Women’s and Men’s Provincial Championships start today and run through Sunday at the Sutherland Curling Club in Saskatoon. The women’s event is a five-team round-robin plus the top three teams advancing to straight knockout playoffs. The men’s event is a 28-team modified triple knockout plus eight teams in a straight knockout playoff. Draws today go at 9:30 a.m., 1, 4:30 and 8 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—11 exhibition games:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays–11:07 a.m. at Dunedin, Fla.
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HOOPLA 2025, the Provincial High School Basketball Championships, start today and run through Saturday at Bethlehem, Centennial, Marion Graham and St. Joseph in Saskatoon. On today’s schedule…
5-A Girls quarter-finals
Regina-Miller vs Saskatoon-Holy Cross—6 p.m. at Marion Graham
Regina-Leboldus vs Prince Albert-Carlton—6 p.m. at Bethlehem
Swift Current at Saskatoon-St. Joseph—8 p.m.
Saskatoon-Walter Murray vs Regina-Winston Knoll—8 p.m. at Centennial
5-A Boys quarter-finals
Regina-Riffel at Saskatoon-St. Joseph—6 p.m.
Saskatoon-Walter Murray vs Swift Current—6 p.m. at Centennial
Saskatoon-Holy Cross vs Regina-Campbell—8 p.m. at Marion Graham
Regina-Martin vs Prince Albert-Carlton—8 p.m. at Bethlehem
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National Basketball Association—5 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors–8 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when Week 17 of the season starts with 2 games. The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Saturday, March 29th when they host the Colorado Mammoth. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan has 10 wins, 4 losses…good for 2nd place.
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