SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Western Hockey League–4 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Brandon Wheat Kings
(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 27 wins, 18 losses, 2 extra time losses for 56 points…good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 25 wins, 15 losses, 5 extra time losses for 55 points…good for 6th place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Sunday against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Game time is 4 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Calgary Hitmen—8 p.m.
(Prince Albert has 18 wins, 26 losses, 3 extra time losses for 39 points…good for 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Calgary has 18 wins, 22 losses, 7 extra time losses for 43 points…tied for 8th place in the East. P-A’s next home game is Saturday, March 5th against the Winnipeg ICE. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Medicine Hat Tigers at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Winnipeg ICE at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—4 games at 7:30 p.m.:
Melville Millionaires at Humboldt Broncos
Weyburn Red Wings at Battlefords North Stars
Estevan Bruins at La Ronge Ice Wolves—7:30 p.m.
Nipawin Hawks at Flin Flon Bombers
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
Regina Capitals at Assiniboia Southern Rebels—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Warman Wildcats vs Saskatoon Blazers—7:45 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Regina Rebels at Notre Dame Hounds—8 p.m.
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National Hockey League—5 games:
Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning—6:30 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars—6:30 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens—6:30 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings—6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Kings at Arizona Coyotes—9 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League is idle until Saturday when 6 games are scheduled, including the Saskatchewan Rush at home to the Colorado Mammoth. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 2 wins, 6 losses…good for 5th place in the West Division. Colorado has 6 wins, 2 losses…good for 2ndd place in the West.
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The National Basketball Association returns from its all-star break tomorrow with 7 games. The Toronto Raptors are off until Friday when they visit the Charlotte Hornets at 6 p.m.
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