SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH
Western Hockey League–2 games:
Brandon Wheat Kings at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Penticton Vees—8:35 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Kamloops Blazers—9 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Vancouver Giants—9 p.m.
(The Saskatoon Blades return to action on Thursday, January 1st when they visit the Brandon Wheat Kings. Game time is 2 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 1:45 p.m. with play-by-play at 2 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 19 wins, 14 losses, 3 extra time losses for 41 points…good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon has 21 wins, 12 losses, 1 extra time losses for 43 points…good for 4th place in the East.)
(The Prince Albert Raiders return to action on Friday, January 2nd when the host the Regina Pats. Puck drop is 7 p.m. from the Art Hauser Centre P-A has 25 wins, 5 losses, 4 extra time losses for 54 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference.)
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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 3 wins, 0 losses for 5 points…good 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…
Switzerland vs Germany—Noon
(Germany has 0 wins, 3 losses…tied for 4th place in Pool A. Germany has three Saskatoon Blades forwards on the team – David Lewandowski, Dustin Willhoft and Elias Pul.)
Denmark vs Latvia—2:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League—5 games:
New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs—6 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers—6 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Vancouver Canucks—9 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins—6 p.m.
New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks—7:30 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…
Saskatoon Blazers vs Tisdale Trojans—5 p.m.
Eastman, Manitoba, Selects vs Estevan Bruins—8 p.m.
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The National Lacrosse League is idle until Friday, January 2nd when Week 6 begins with the Saskatchewan Rush hosting the Halifax Thunderbirds. The Rush have 3 wins, 1 loss…good for 2nd place. Halifax has 2 wins, 1 loss…tied for 3rd place. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
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National Basketball Association—4 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the Denver Nuggets at 5:30 p.m.
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