SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 2
World Junior Hockey Championship-4 quarter-final games in the Czech Republic:
Team Canada vs Slovakia-8 a.m.
Russia vs Switzerland-5:30 a.m.
United States vs Finland-10:30 a.m.
Sweden vs Czech Republic-1 p.m.
(results at www.iihf.com)
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National Hockey League-12 games:
Edmonton Oilers at Buffalo Sabres-6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens-6 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators-6:30 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets-7 p.m.
New York Rangers at Calgary Flames-8 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks-9 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins-6 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders-6 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins-6 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Arizona Coyotes-8 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche-8:30 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Vegas Golden Knights-9 p.m.
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The Western Hockey League is off today, but returns to action tomorrow with 10 games, including the Saskatoon Blades visiting the Red Deer Rebels. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 7 p.m. with the play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 17 wins, 16 losses, 3 extra time losses for 37 points…tied for 3rd place in the East Division. Red Deer has 13 wins, 19 losses, 3 extra time losses for 29 points…good for 5th place in the Central Division. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Wednesday when they host Red Deer. Game time 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
The Prince Albert Raiders are idle until tomorrow when they go to the Brandon Wheat Kings. P-A has 20 wins, 12 losses, 5 extra time losses for 45 points…good for 2nd place in the East Division. Brandon has 17 wins, 17 losses, 3 extra time losses for 37 points…tied for 3rd place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Tuesday when they welcome Red Deer. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.
(results at www.whl.ca)
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National Basketball Association-9 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Miami Heat-6:30 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League is off until Saturday when 2 games are scheduled. The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Sunday, January 12th when they travel to the San Diego Seals. The broadcast on 92-9, THE BULL begins at 2 p.m. with pre-game coverage and the play-by-play at 3 p.m. Saskatchewan has 2 wins, 1 loss…tied for 1st place in the West Division. San Diego has 1 win, 3 losses…good for 5th place in the West. The Rush play their next home game on Saturday, January 18th against the Colorado Mammoth. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
(results at www.nll.com)
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