SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
The Canadian Football League playoffs return to action tomorrow when the division finals are held, as follows…
East Division final
Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Toronto Argonauts—11:30 a.m.
West Division final
Saskatchewan Roughriders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers—3 p.m.
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On campus:
U Sports Football Final, the Vanier Cup, at Quebec City:
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Western Ontario Mustangs–Noon
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Mount Royal Cougars—7 p.m. at Calgary
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Mount Royal Cougars—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Manitoba Bisons at the P-A-C
(Women’s game tips-off at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s at 7 p.m.)
Canada West University Men’s Volleyball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies at Brandon Bobcats—5 p.m.
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Western Hockey League—10 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Winnipeg ICE
(CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Pre-Game Show and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 12 wins, 10 losses, 1 extra time loss for 25 points…good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Winnipeg has 21 wins, 1 loss, 1 extra time loss for 43 points…good for 1st place in the East. The Blades’ next home game is Friday, December 10th against the Calgary Hitmen. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Calgary Hitmen—3 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Moose Jaw Warriors at Edmonton Oil Kings—8 p.m.
Brandon Wheat Kings at Medicine Hat Tigers—8 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Kamloops Blazers—9 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Portland Winterhawks—8 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Everett Silvertips—8:05 p.m
Prince George Cougars vs Tri-City Americans—8:05 p.m. at Kennwick, Wa.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Spokane Chiefs—9:05 p.m.
(The Prince Albert Raiders are off until Tuesday when they host Swift Current. First face-off is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 9 wins, 12 losses, 1 extra time loss for 19 points…tied for 8th place in the Eastern Conference.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—5 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Notre Dame Hounds at Battlefords North Stars
Melville Millionaires at Melfort Mustangs
Nipawin Hawks at La Ronge Ice Wolves
Humboldt Broncos at Flin Flon Bombers
Yorkton Terriers at Estevan Bruins
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—5 games:
Delisle Chiefs at Carrot River Thunder—7:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Quakers vs Fort Knox—7:30 p.m. at Fort Qu’Appelle
Saskatoon Royals at Regina Silver Foxes—7:30 p.m.
Pilot Butte Storm at Assiniboia Southern Rebels—7:30 p.m.
Regina Capitals vs Saskatoon Westleys—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—3 games at 8 p.m.:
Estevan Bears at Warman Wildcats
Prince Albert Mintos at Notre Dame Hounds
Regina Pat-Canadians at Swift Current Legionnaires
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—2 games:
Swift Current Wildcats vs Saskatoon Stars—2 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Weyburn Gold Wings at Prince Albert Bears—7 p.m.
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National Hockey League–10 games:
St. Louis Blues at Florida Panthers—Noon
Colorado Avalanche at Ottawa Senators—6 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Nashville Predators—6 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Minnesota Wild—6 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Vancouver Canucks—9 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins—6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings—6 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals—6 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes—6:30 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at New York Rangers—7 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League—6 games:
Saskatchewan Rush at Halifax Thunderbirds–5 p.m.
(The Rush’s home opener is Saturday, December 11th against the Calgary Roughnecks, 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Albany Firewolves at Toronto Rock—6 p.m.
Colorado Mammoth at Georgia Swarm—6 p.m.
Panther City at Philadelphia Wings—6 p.m.
Rochester Knighthawks at New York Riptide—6:30 p.m.
Calgary Roughnecks at Buffalo Bandits—6:30 p.m.
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National Basketball Association–7 games:
Denver Nuggets at New York Knicks—Noon
Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets—7 p.m.
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks—7 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks—7:30 p.m.
San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors—7:30 p.m.
Boston Celtics at Portland Trailblazers—9 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings—9 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the Washington Wizards at 5 p.m. in Toronto.)
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