SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 4
World Junior Hockey Championship–2 semi-final games in the Czech Republic:
Team Canada vs Finland-Noon
Russia vs Sweden-8 a.m.
(results at www.iihf.com)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League-5 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Yorkton Terriers at Humboldt Broncos
Kindersley Klippers at Battlefords North Stars
Nipawin Hawks at Melfort Mustangs
Flin Flon Bombers at La Ronge Ice Wolves
Melville Millionaires at Estevan Bruins
(results at www.sjhl.ca)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
North Division All-Stars vs South Division All-Stars-5 p.m. at Fort Qu’Appelle
(results at www.pjhl.ca)
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Saskatchewan Female Midget Triple-A Hockey League-2 games:
Swift Current Wildcats at Prince Albert Bears-5 p.m.
Battlefords Sharks at Regina Rebels-8 p.m.
(results at www.sfmaaahl.com)
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National Hockey League-12 games:
Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins-Noon
San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets-Noon
Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres-Noon
Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild-1 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights-3 p.m.
New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs-6 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens-6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators-6 p.m.
New York Rangers at Vancouver Canucks-9 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils-6 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Arizona Coyotes-7 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Los Angeles Kings-9:30 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Prince Albert Raiders at Winnipeg ICE-7:30 p.m.
(P-A has 20 wins, 13 losses, 5 extra time losses for 45 points…good for 2nd place in the East Division. Winnipeg has 23 wins, 13 losses, 1 extra time loss for 47 points…good for 1st place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Tuesday when they welcome the Red Deer Rebels. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Swift Current Broncos at Regina Pats-7 p.m.
Moose Jaw Warriors at Red Deer Rebels-8 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Lethbridge Hurricanes-8 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Medicine Hat Tigers-8:30 p.m.
Tri-City Americans at Portland Winterhawks-8 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Kamloops Blazers-9 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kelowna Rockets-9:05 p.m.
Everett Silvertps at Prince George Cougars-9 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action tomorrow when they visit the Edmonton Oil Kings. The broadcast on 98-COOL starts at 1 p.m. with the play-by-play at 2 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 18 wins, 16 losses, 3 extra time losses for 39 points…tied for 3rd place in the East Division. Edmonton has 26 wins, 7 losses, 7 extra time losses for 59 points…good for 1st place in the Central Division. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Wednesday when they host the Red Deer Rebels. Game time 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
(results at www.whl.ca)
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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 3 p.m., men’s at 5 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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National Basketball Association-11 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets-5 p.m.
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National Football League Playoffs–2 A-F-C Wild-Card games:
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans–3:35 p.m.
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots–7:15 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–2 games:
Philadelphia Wings at New York Riptide-6:30 p.m.
Vancouver Warriors at Colorado Mammoth-8:30 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Sunday, January 12th when they visit 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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