SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MARCH 31
The Western Hockey League playoffs return to action tomorrow with 7 games, as follows…
Saskatoon Blades vs Calgary Hitmen
(Calgary leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast starts at 6:45 p.m. with first faceoff at 7 p.m. Game 4 will also be at SaskTel Centre at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Edmonton Oil Kings—7 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 1-1. Game 4 is slated for Wednesday in Edmonton. If there is a Game 5, it will be held Friday back in P-A. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs Brandon Wheat Kings—6 p.m. at Virden, Mb.
(Lethbridge leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Medicine Hat Tigers at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
(Medicine Hat leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Prince George Cougars at Portland Winterhawks—8 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
Victoria Royals vs Tri-City Americans—8:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
(Victoria leads the best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Everett Silvertips vs Seattle Thunderbirds—8:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
(Best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
The remaining series resumes Wednesday, as follows…
Vancouver Giants at Spokane Chiefs—8:05 p.m.
(Spokane leads the best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final 2-0)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs—2 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Flin Flon Bombers at Humboldt Broncos
(Flin Flon leads the best-of-seven quarter-final 3-2)
Weyburn Red Wings at Battlefords North Stars
(Weyburn leads the best-of-seven quarter-final 3-2)
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National Hockey League—4 games:
Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche—6:30 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Philadelphia Flyers—5 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at New Jersey Devils—5 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken—8 p.m.
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The World Men’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday in Moose Jaw. The field of 13 national champions, including Brad Jacobs’ Calgary foursome representing Canada, playing a preliminary round-robin with six teams advancing to straight knock-out playoffs. They have 3 wins, 0 losses…tied for 1st place. On Canada’s schedule today…
2 p.m. – Canada vs Scotland
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Major League Baseball
Inter-League—1 day game, 7 night, including
Toronto Blue Jays vs Washington Nationals–11:37 a.m. at Toronto
American League—2 day games, 1 night
National League—1 day game, 2 night
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National Basketball Association—8 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Chicago Bulls at 6 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League is idle until Friday when Week 19 of the season starts with 2 games, including the Saskatchewan Rush at home to the Calgary Roughnecks. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan has 11 wins, 4 losses…tied for 1st place. Calgary has 7 wins, 8 losses…tied for 9th place.
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