SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 22
Western Hockey League–10 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Prince Albert Raiders
(Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:45 p.m. and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Blades have 37 wins, 22 losses, 8 extra time losses for 82 points…tied for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. P-A has 38 wins, 23 losses, 6 extra time losses for 82 points…tied for 2nd place in the East. This is the final regular-season game for both teams with their first round playoff opponent and schedule yet to be determined.)
Brandon Wheat Kings at Regina Pats—6 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Moose Jaw Warriors—7 p.m.
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Medicine Hat Tigers—7 p.m.
Calgary Hitmen at Red Deer Rebels—7 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Prince George Cougars—7 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers at Kelowna Rockets—7:05 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs vs Tri-City Americans—7:05 p.m. at Kennewick, Wa.
Everett Silvertips at Wenatchee Wild—7 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks vs Seattle Thunderbirds—7:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs—3 games:
Humboldt Broncos at Flin Flon Bombers—6:30 p.m.
(Flin Flon leads the best-of-seven quarter-final 1-0)
Battlefords North Stars at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
(Weyburn leads the best-of-seven quarter-final 1-0)
Kindersley Klippers at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
(Melfort leads the best-of-seven quarter-final 1-0)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
Saskatoon Westleys at Delisle Chiefs—7:30 p.m.
(Delisle leads the best-of-seven North Division final 2-1)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Saskatoon Stars at Battlefords Sharks—5 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-three final)
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National Hockey League—14 games:
Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers—11 a.m.
Calgary Flames at New York Islanders—2 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Dallas Stars—Noon
Buffalo Sabres at Minnesota Wild—Noon
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues—1 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings—2 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Hockey Club—3 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals—3 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens—5 p.m.
Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils—5 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators—5 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers—8 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Vegas Golden Knights—6 p.m.
Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks—8:30 p.m.
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Professional Women’s Hockey League:
Ottawa Charge at New York Sirens—10 a.m.
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On campus:
The U Sports National Men’s Hockey Championship continues today and runs through tomorrow in Ottawa. On today’s semi-final schedule…
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Concordia Stingers–5 p.m.
Toronto Metropolitan Bold vs Ottawa Gee Gees—11 a.m.
The U Sports National Men’s Volleyball Championship continues today and runs through tomorrow in Brandon, Manitoba. On today’s schedule…
Consolation semi-final: Western Mustangs vs Windsor Lancers—11 a.m.
Consolation semi-final: Queen’s Golden Gaels vs Winnipeg Wesmen—1 p.m.
Championship semi-final: Saskatchewan Huskies vs Brandon Bobcats—5 p.m.
Championship semi-final: Sherbrooke Vert et Or vs Alberta Golden Bears—7 p.m.
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On the pebbled ice…
The World Women’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through late this evening/tomorrow in South Korea. Rachel Homan’s Ottawa foursome is representing Canada. On today’s schedule…
7 p.m. third place game – China vs South Korea
1 a.m. Sunday final – Canada vs Switzerland
The Curling Club Women’s and Men’s Provincial Championships continue today and run through tomorrow at the Sutherland Curling Club in Saskatoon. The women’s event is a five-team round-robin plus the top three teams advancing to straight knockout playoffs. The men’s event is a 28-team modified triple knockout plus eight teams in a straight knockout playoff. Draws today go at 9:30 a.m., 1, 4:30 and 8 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—16 exhibition games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins–11:05 a.m. at Fort Myers, Fla.
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HOOPLA 2025, the Provincial High School Basketball Championships, continue and wrap up today at Bethlehem, Centennial, Marion Graham and St. Joseph in Saskatoon. Each school venue has a game today at 9 and 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. involving all five school-size divisions and their consolation, third place or championship final games.
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National Basketball Association—5 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the San Antonio Spurs at 4 p.m. in Toronto.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 17 of the season continues with 4 games:
Philadelphia Wings at Toronto Rock—5 p.m.
Buffalo Bandits at Albany Firewolves—5 p.m.
San Diego Seals at Calgary Roughnecks—7 p.m.
Georgia Swarm at Vancouver Warriors—8 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Saturday, March 29th when they host the Colorado Mammoth. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan has 10 wins, 4 losses…good for 2nd place.)
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