Western Hockey League’s 56th regular-season–7 games to open:
Moose Jaw Warriors 7, Saskatoon Blades 1
Regina Pats 3, Prince Albert Raiders 1
Winnipeg ICE 10, Brandon Wheat Kings 2
Swift Current Broncos 2, Medicine Hat Tigers 0
Lethbridge Hurricanes 9, Calgary Hitmen 2
Edmonton Oil Kings 4, Red Deer Rebels 1
Tri-City Americans 5, Portland Winterhawks 4 (SO)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games:
Estevan Bruins at Melville Millionaires—postponed, COVID-19
Battlefords North Stars 6, Humboldt Broncos 3
Flin Flon Bombers 7, Ronge Ice Wolves 4
Nipawin Hawks 3, Melfort Mustangs 2 (SO)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Saskatoon Quakers 15, Prince Albert Titans 3
Carrot River Thunder 4, Saskatoon Royals 3
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Regina Pat-Canadians 3, Yorkton Maulers 2
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National Hockey League Pre-Season–9 games:
Ottawa Senators 7, Montreal Canadiens 2
Calgary Flames 4, Vancouver Canucks 1
Seattle Kraken 2, Edmonton Oilers 1 (OT)
Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Buffalo Sabres 1
Tampa Bay Lightning 8, Carolina Hurricanes 5
New Jersey Devils 7, New York Rangers 1
Florida Panthers 6, Dallas Stars 3
St. Louis Blues 6, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Vegas Golden Knights 4, Los Angeles Kings 0
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Canadian Football League–Week 9 of the 2021 regular-season continues:
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 30, B-C Lions 9
(The Saskatchewan Roughriders return to action today when they visit the Calgary Stampeders. The Riders have 5 wins, 2 losses for 10 points…good for 2nd place in the West Division. Calgary has 2 wins, 5 losses for 4 points…tied for 4th place in the West. The Green and White’s next home game is Saturday, October 9th when they welcome Calgary. Game time is 5 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.)
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The Prairie Football Conference is off until Sunday when Week 5 of the 2021 season starts and winds up with 3 games, including the Saskatoon Hilltops hosting the Edmonton Huskies. Game time is 1 p.m. at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. CJWW’s coverage starts at 12:45 p.m. with Dave Thomas and pre-game talk. The Toppers have 3 wins, 2 losses for 6 points…good for 3rd place. The Huskies have 4 wins, 1 loss for 8 points…good for 2nd place.
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On campus:
Canada West University Football Conference–Week 2 starts with 2 games
Saskatchewan Huskies 43, U-B-C Thunderbirds 15
(Saskatchewan has 0 wins, 1 loss…tied for 4th place. U-B-C has 0 wins, 1 loss…tied for 4th place. The Dogs’ home opener will be Saturday, October 16th against the Alberta Golden Bears. Kick-off time is 2 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium.)
Manitoba Bisons 31, Alberta Golden Bears 17
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference Exhibition
Saskatchewan Huskies 5, Briercrest Clippers 3
Canada West University Women’s Soccer Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies 5, Winnipeg Wesmen 0
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Saskatoon High School Football League—4 games:
Bishop Mahoney at North Battleford—6:30 p.m.
(The remaining three games are at Saskatoon Minor Football Field)
Holy Cross 50, Aden Bowman 17
E-D Feehan 49, Mount Royal 0
St. Joseph 52, Centennial 6
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Major League Baseball:
American League—7 night games, including
Toronto Blue Jays 6, Baltimore Orioles 4