SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 2
Western Hockey League—7 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Moose Jaw Warriors—8 p.m. at Regina
(The broadcast on 98-COOL starts with the Sardinia Family Restaurant pre-game show at 7:30 p.m. and the play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Blades have 9 wins, 0 losses, 1 extra time loss for 19 points…good for 1st place. Moose Jaw has 4 wins, 6 losses, 1 extra time loss for 9 points…good for 5th place.)
Prince Albert Raiders vs Winnipeg ICE–4 p.m. at Regina
(P-A has 3 wins, 5 losses, 2 extra time losses for 8 points…good for 6th place. Winnipeg has 6 wins, 4 losses, 0 extra time losses for 12 points…good for 3rd place.)
Tri-City Americans vs Portland Winterhawks—6 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
Calgary Hitmen at Medicine Hat Tigers—7 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings at Red Deer Rebels—7 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Everett Silvertips—8:05 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets vs Prince George Cougars—postponed, COVID-19
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National Hockey League–6 games:
Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets—6 p.m.
Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers—7 p.m.
Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils—5 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche—7 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks—8 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings—8 p.m.
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The fourth event out of seven in the Calgary curling bubble starts today and runs through Sunday, April 11th. The World Men’s Curling Championship has 14 teams taking part in a round-robin plus playoffs format. Canada is represented by Brier champion Brendan Bottcher and his Edmonton foursome. On their schedule today…
9 a.m. – Canada vs Scotland
7 p.m. – Canada vs Japan
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National Basketball Association—10 games:
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors—5 p.m. at Tampa Bay
Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics—5:30 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks—5:30 p.m.
Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers—6 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies—6 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans—7 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz—7 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns—8 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trailblazers—8 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings—8 p.m.
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Major League Baseball Opening Day—6 night games:
The Toronto Blue Jays are off. They’ll continue their season-opening series against the New York Yankees tomorrow at 11:05 a.m.
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