SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
The 2026 Winter Olympics continue with competition in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Canada has 4 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze for 15 total medals…good for 11th place in the medal standings. On today’s schedule…
Men’s Hockey: The two semi-final games go today, as follows…
Canada vs Finland–9:40 a.m.
Slovakia vs United States—2:10 p.m.
Women’s Curling: The two semi-final games go today at 7:05 a.m., as follows…
Canada vs Sweden
(Rachel Homan’s Ottawa quartet is representing Canada.)
United States vs Switzerland
Men’s Curling: Following is the Bronze medal game at 12:05 p.m.
Norway vs Switzerland
(Brad Jacobs’ Calgary foursome is representing Canada and will play for the gold medal against Great Britain tomorrow at 12:05 p.m.
Medals will be handed out today in Biathlon, Freestyle Skiing, Short Track Speed Skating and Long Track Oval Speed Skating. There is also competition today in Bobsleigh.
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The 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games continue today and run through tomorrow on the Flying Dust First Nation and in Meadow Lake. A total of 1,582 participants – including 1,058 athletes, 299 coaches and managers, 66 mission staff and 159 major officials – representing 203 communities and the nine districts from across Saskatchewan, will compete in 16 sports at the provincial multi-sport event. Second half competition starts today in Badminton, Cross-Country and Para-Nordic Skiing, Women’s Curling, Figure Skating, Futsal, Judo, Target Shooting and Weightlifting.
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Western Hockey League–10 games:
Saskatoon Blades at Red Deer Rebels
(CJWW’s broadcast begins at 7:45 p.m. with play-by-play at 8 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 27 wins, 23 losses, 6 extra time losses for 60 points…good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Red Deer has 21 wins, 29 losses, 4 extra time losses for 46 points…good for 8th place in the East. The Blue and Gold’s next home game is Wednesday against the Penticton Vees. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
Prince Albert Raiders at Moose Jaw Warriors–7 p.m.
(P-A has 42 wins, 8 losses, 5 extra time losses for 89 points…good for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Moose Jaw has 19 wins, 29 losses, 7 extra time losses for 45 points…good for 9th place in the East. The Raiders’ next home game is tomorrow when they host the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.)
Edmonton Oil Kings at Regina Pats—7 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
Penticton Vees at Brandon Wheat Kings—7 p.m.
Medicine Hat Tigers at Lethbridge Hurricanes—8 p.m.
Kelowna Rockets at Kamloops Blazers—9 p.m.
Wenatchee Wild at Victoria Royals—9:05 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Spokane Chiefs—9:05 p.m.
Portland Winterhawks vs Seattle Thunderbirds—9:05 p.m. at Kent, Wa.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—6 games:
Estevan Bruins at Nipawin Hawks—7 p.m.
Humboldt Broncos at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
Warman Wolverines at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
La Ronge Ice Wolves at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
Weyburn Red Wings at Kindersley Klippers—7:30 p.m.
Melville Millionaires at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League—2 games:
Battlefords Stars vs Saskatoon Blazers—8 p.m. at Rod Hamm Arena
Tisdale Trojans at Estevan Bears—7:30 p.m.
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The National Hockey League is on its Winter Olympic Break. Regular-season play resumes on Wednesday. In addition, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is also on their Winter Olympic Break with regular-season play resuming on Thursday.
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On campus:
Canada West University Men’s Hockey Conference Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Alberta Golden Bears—7 p.m. at Merlis Belsher Place
(Opening game of best-of-three quarter-final)
Canada West University Men’s Volleyball Conference Playoffs
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Brandon Bobcats—6 p.m. at The P-A-C
(Saskatchewan leads the best-of-three Play-In Series 1-0)
The Saskatchewan Huskies women’s and men’s track and field teams are hosting and taking part in the 2026 Canada West Conference Championships, starting today at 11:45 a.m. and running through tomorrow at the Saskatoon Field House.
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National Basketball Association—9 games:
The Toronto Raptors are off until Sunday when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks at 2:30 p.m.
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National Lacrosse League–Week 13 starts with 2 games:
Colorado Mammoth at Toronto Rock—6:30 p.m.
Buffalo Bandits at Vancouver Warriors—9 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia Wings. Game time is 2 p.m. The Rush have 9 wins, 1 loss…good for 1st place. Philadelphia has 2 wins, 7 losses…tied for 12th place. Saskatchewan’s next home game is Saturday, March 14th against the San Diego Seals. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.)
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