SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
Western Hockey League–10 games:
Saskatoon Blades at 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.)
Prince Albert Raiders at 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.)
Regina Pats at Swift Current Broncos-7 p.m.
Moose Jaw Warriors at Edmonton Oil Kings-8 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Medicine Hat Tigers-8:30 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Lethbridge Hurricanes-8 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kamloops Blazers-9 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Kelowna Rockets-9:05 p.m.
Everett Silvertps at Prince George Cougars-9 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks at Spokane Chiefs-9:05 p.m.
(results at www.whl.ca)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League-4 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Battlefords North Stars at Kindersley Klippers
Melfort Mustangs at Nipawin Hawks
Humboldt Broncos at Yorkton Terriers
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Flin Flon Bombers
(results at www.sjhl.ca)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League-3 games:
Delisle Chiefs vs West Central Rage-7:30 p.m. at Kerrobert
Assiniboia Southern Rebels vs Fort Knox-7:30 p.m. at Fort Qu’Appelle
Carrot River Thunder vs Saskatoon Westleys-7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
(results at www.pjhl.ca)
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Saskatchewan Female Midget Triple-A Hockey League:
Swift Current Wildcats at Prince Albert Bears-7 p.m.
(results at www.sfmaaahl.com)
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National Hockey League-2 games:
Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes-6:30 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars-7:30 p.m.
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The World Junior Hockey Championship resumes tomorrow with the 2 semi-final games in the Czech Republic, as follows…
Team Canada vs Finland-Noon
Russia vs Sweden-8 a.m.
(results at www.iihf.com)
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On campus:
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Golden Bears-7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Pandas at Edmonton
Canada West University Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs MacEwan Griffins at the P-A-C
(Women’s match at 6 p.m., men’s at 8 p.m.)
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Trinity Western Spartans at Langley, B-C
(Both the women and men are in action)
(results at www.canadawest.org)
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The National Lacrosse League returns to action tomorrow when 2 games are scheduled. The Saskatchewan Rush are off 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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National Basketball Association-9 games:
The Toronto Raptors are idle.
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