SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
The 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canadian Women’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday in Moose Jaw. The 16 teams have been re-set into championship and seeding pools, based on results from the preliminary round, to complete round-robin play before the top four teams from the championship pool move on to the Page Playoffs. Saskatchewan is represented by the Robyn Silvernagle foursome from North Battleford. They have 4 wins, 3 losses…tied for 4th place in Pool A. On their schedule today…
Pool A tie-breaker at 8 a.m. – Saskatchewan vs New Brunswick
(Winner advances into the championship round, loser to the seeding round.)
(results at www.curling.ca)
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Volleyball Conference Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Pandas at Edmonton
(Opening match of best-of-three quarter-final)
Canada West University Men’s Volleyball Conference Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Golden Bears at Edmonton
(Opening match of best-of-three quarter-final)
Canada West University Women’s Basketball Playoffs
Winnipeg Wesmen vs U-B-C Thunderbirds-5 p.m.
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Victoria Vikes-7 p.m.
(Both quarter-final games at the P-A-C. Winners meet in semi-final tomorrow)
(results at www.canadawest.org)
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Saskatchewan Midget Triple-A Hockey League-2 games:
Yorkton Maulers vs Saskatoon Blazers-7:15 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
Beardy’s Blackhawks at Regina Pat-Canadians-8 p.m.
(results at www.smaaahl.com)
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Saskatchewan Female Midget Triple-A Hockey League:
Battlefords Sharks vs Saskatoon Stars-8 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
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National Hockey League-8 games:
Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs-6 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals-6 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets at Ottawa Senators-6:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at New Jersey Devils-6 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus Blue Jackets-6 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at St. Louis Blues-7 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights-9 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Los Angeles Kings-9:30 p.m.
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The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow with 9 games, including the Saskatoon Blades visiting the Regina Pats. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 6 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 28 wins, 22 losses, 5 extra time losses for 61 points…good for 4th place in the East Division. Regina has 19 wins, 30 losses, 5 extra time losses for 43 points…good for 5th place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Saturday against Swift Current. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until Saturday when they travel to the Brandon Wheat Kings. P-A has 31 wins, 16 losses, 9 extra time losses for 71 points…good for 1st place in the East Division. The Raiders’ next home game is Friday, February 28th against the Saskatoon Blades. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.:
(results at www.whl.ca)
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National Basketball Association-6 games:
The Toronto Raptors are off.
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when Toronto visits Halifax. The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Saturday when they visit the Philadelphia Wings. The broadcast on 92-9, THE BULL begins at 5 p.m. with pre-game coverage and the play-by-play at 6 p.m. Saskatchewan has 5 wins, 2 losses…good for 1st place in the West Division. Philadelphia has 7 wins, 3 losses…good for 1st place in the East Division. The next home game for the Rush is Saturday, February 29th against the Toronto Rock. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
(results at www.nll.com)
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