SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
Western Hockey League–11 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Regina Pats
(Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:45 p.m. with play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 17 wins, 14 losses, 3 extra time losses for 37 points…good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Regina has 11 wins, 17 losses, 3 extra time losses for 26 points…good for 8th place in the East.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
(P-A has 23 wins, 5 losses, 4 extra time losses for 50 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Swift Current has 8 wins, 23 losses, 1 extra time loss for 17 points…good for 11th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is Monday, December 29th against Swift Current. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Brandon Wheat Kings at Moose Jaw Warriors—6 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Lethbridge Hurricanes—7 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings at Red Deer Rebels—7 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Kamloops Blazers—8 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Prince George Cougars—8 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Kelowna Rockets—8:05 p.m.
Wenatchee Wild at Spokane Chiefs—8:05 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks vs Tri-City Americans—8:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Everett Silvertips vs Seattle Thunderbirds—8:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
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The I-I-H-F World Under-20 Men’s Hockey Championship continues today and runs through Monday, January 5th, at Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Ten nations are taking part, including Canada. They are split into two pools of five teams each for preliminary round-robin play, followed by straight knock-out playoffs. Canada has 1 win, 0 losses for 3 points…tied for 1st place in Group B. Among the players on the Canadian roster are forward and Macklin, Saskatchewan, product Cole Reschny. On today’s schedule…
Canada vs Latvia–3:30 p.m.
Germany vs Slovakia—1 p.m.
(Germany has 0 wins, 1 loss…tied for 3rd place in Pool A. Germany has three Saskatoon Blades forwards on the team – David Lewandowski, Dustin Willhoft and Elias Pul.)
Switzerland vs United States—5 p.m.
Czechia vs Denmark—7:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League—13 games:
Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs—6 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets—7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks—9 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames—9 p.m.
New York Rangers at New York Islanders—5 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres—6 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes—6 p.m.
Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils—6 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers—6 p.m.
Nashville Predators at St. Louis Blues—7 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars—7 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings—8 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights—9 p.m.
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Professional Women’s Hockey League—3 games:
Boston Fleet at Ottawa Charge—11 a.m.
Toronto Sceptres at Montreal Victoire—1 p.m.
Minnesota Frost at Vancouver Goldeneyes—2 p.m.
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The Saskatchewan Hockey Classic, male Under-18 Triple-A tournament, continues today and runs through Wednesday at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon. Six teams are taking part, split into two pools of three teams each for round-robin play, followed by straight knockout playoffs. On today’s schedule…
Estevan Bears vs Eastman, Manitoba, Selects—5 p.m.
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Athletic Club vs Prince Albert Mintos—8 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 5 of the season starts with 4 games:
Saskatchewan Rush at Halifax Thunderbirds–5 p.m.
(The Rush have 2 wins, 1 loss…tied for 3rd place. Halifax has 2 wins, 0 losses…tied for 1st place. Saskatchewan’s next home game is Friday, January 2nd against Halifax. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Philadelphia Wings at Ottawa Black Bears—6 p.m.
Las Vegas Desert Dogs at Toronto Rock—6 p.m.
Georgia Swarm at Colorado Mammoth—8 p.m.
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National Football League—Week 17 continues with 2 games:
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers—3:30 p.m.
Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers—7 p.m.
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National Basketball Association–9 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the Golden State Warriors at 2:30 p.m. in Toronto.
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