SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD
Western Hockey League—11 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Medicine Hat Tigers
(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 23 wins, 16 losses, 4 extra time losses for 50 points…good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Medicine Hat has 32 wins, 7 losses, 5 extra time losses for 69 points…good for 1st place in the East.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
(P-A has 33 wins, 6 losses, 4 extra time losses for 70 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Swift Current has 10 wins, 30 losses, 3 extra time losses for 23 points…good for 11th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is tomorrow when they host Medicine Hat. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Victoria Royals at Moose Jaw Warriors–7 p.m.
Regina Pats at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Brandon Wheat Kings at Everett Silvertips—9:05 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Red Deer Rebels—8 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Prince George Cougars—9 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs at Penticton Vees—9 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers at Wenatchee Wild—9 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets vs Seattle Thunderbirds—9:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
Portland Winterhawks vs Tri-City Americans—9:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—5 games:
Nipawin Hawks at Warman Wolverines—7 p.m.
Kindersley Klippers at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
Humboldt Broncos at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
Estevan Bruins at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Assiniboia Southern Rebels at Regina Capitals—7:45 p.m.
Pilot Butte Storm Moosomin Steelhawks—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Estevan Bears at Prince Albert Mintos—7 p.m.
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National Hockey League—8 games:
Vegas Golden Knights at Toronto Maple Leafs—6 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames—8 p.m.
New Jersey Devils at Vancouver Canucks—9 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks—6 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars—7 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche—8 p.m.
New York Rangers at San Jose Sharks—9 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Seattle Kraken—9 p.m.
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On campus:
Canada West University Women’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Pandas—8 p.m. at Edmonton
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Golden Bears—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
Canada West University Basketball Conference
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Calgary Dinos at The P-A-C
(Women’s game tips-off at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m.)
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The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canadian Women’s Curling Championship, starts today and runs through Sunday, February 1st, in Mississauga, Ontario. A total of 18 teams are taking part – Team Canada, three wild card foursomes and 14 provincial/territorial champions, including Jolene Campbell’s Regina quartet representing Saskatchewan. The 18 teams get split into two pools of nine teams each for preliminary round-robin play, followed by playoffs. Saskatchewan is in Pool A and doesn’t play their first game until tomorrow at 6 p.m. against Nova Scotia. Today’s lone draw goes at 6 p.m.
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The 59th Saskatoon Knights of Columbus Indoor Games continues today and runs through tomorrow at the Saskatoon Field House. Today’s action starts at 4:30 p.m. with field events, while track events get going at 5 p.m. Included on today’s schedule are two Invitational events – the women’s 300 metres and the men’s 50 metres.
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National Basketball Association–8 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at Portland Trailblazers–9 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 9 of the season starts with 2 games:
San Diego Seals at Philadelphia Wings—6 p.m.
Vancouver Warriors at Ottawa Black Bears—6:30 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush are off until Friday, January 30th when they visit the Calgary Roughnecks at 8 p.m. The Rush have 6 wins, 1 loss…good for 1st place. Calgary has 1 win, 5 losses…good for 14th place. Saskatchewan’s next home game is Saturday, February 14th against Vancouver. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
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