SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST
The 2026 B-K-T World Women’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through tomorrow in Calgary. A total of 13 teams are taking part in the preliminary round-robin, including host Canada – represented by Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson foursome. The top 6 teams qualify for playoffs, the top 2 earning a bye while the bottom 4 will play a qualification game. Canada finished the round-robin with 10 wins, 2 losses…good for 2nd place. On today’s schedule…
10 a.m. – Quarter-Final #1—Sweden vs Korea
10 a.m. – Quarter-Final #2—Japan vs Turkiye
4 p.m. – Semi-Final #1—Switzerland vs Winner of Sweden/Korea
4 p.m. – Semi-Final #2—Canada vs Winner of Japan/Turkiye
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The University Cup, U Sports national men’s hockey championship, continues today and runs through tomorrow in Halifax. Eight teams are playing a straight knock-out format, including a bronze medal game for the semi-final losers. On today’s schedule…
10 a.m. – Windsor vs Saint Mary’s
4 p.m. – U-Q-T-R vs U-N-B
(The Saskatchewan Huskies were eliminated in the quarter-final round on Thursday.)
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Western Hockey League—11 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Prince Albert Raiders
(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 34 wins, 26 losses, 7 extra time losses for 73 points…good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. P-A has 51 wins, 10 losses, 6 extra time losses for 108 points…good for 1st in the Eastern Conference.)
Regina Pats at Brandon Wheat Kings—5 p.m.
Lethbridge Hurricanes at Calgary Hitmen—6 p.m.
Swift Current Broncos at Moose Jaw Warriors—6 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels at Medicine Hat Tigers—7 p.m.
Seattle Thunderbirds at Portland Winterhawks—7 p.m.
Tri-City Americans at Spokane Chiefs—7:05 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Victoria Royals—7:05 p.m.
Wenatchee Wild at Everett Silvertips—7:05 p.m.
Penticton Vees at Kelowna Rockets—7:05 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers at Vancouver Giants—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs—4 games:
Weyburn Red Wings at Nipawin Hawks—7 p.m.
(Weyburn leads the best-of-seven quarter-finals 1-0)
Melville Millionaires at Yorkton Terriers—7 p.m.
(Melville leads the best-of-seven quarter-finals 1-0)
Estevan Bruins at Flin Flon Bombers—7:30 p.m.
(Flin Flon leads the best-of-seven quarter-finals 1-0)
Melfort Mustangs at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
(Battleford leads the best-of-seven quarter-finals 1-0)
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Prairie Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
Fort Knox at Regina Capitals—7:45 p.m.
(Regina leads the best-of-seven Bill Johnston Division finals 3-1)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Swift Current Wildcats at Battlefords Sharks—7 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-three championship series)
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National Hockey League—11 games:
Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins—11 a.m.
New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens—5 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators—5 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Vancouver Canucks–5 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Edmonton Oilers—8 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators—Noon
Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild—2 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings—2 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at San Jose Sharks—2 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Columbus Blue Jackets—3 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings—6 p.m.
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Professional Women’s Hockey League—2 games:
Minnesota Frost at Vancouver Goldeneyes—2 p.m.
Seattle Torrent at Boston Fleet—3 p.m.
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Major League Baseball Exhibition—20 games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays vs Pittsburgh Pirates–11:05 a.m. at Bradenton, Florida
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National Lacrosse League–Week 17 continues with 3 games:
Las Vegas Desert Dogs at Rochester Knighthawks—6 p.m.
Calgary Roughnecks at Colorado Mammoth—8 p.m.
Buffalo Bandits at San Diego Seals—9 p.m.
(The Saskatchewan Rush return to action on Saturday, March 28th when they host the Buffalo Bandits. Game time is 7 p.m. from SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 11 wins, 4 losses…good for 1st place. Buffalo has 7 wins, 6 losses…good for 6th place.)
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National Basketball Association—10 games
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they visit the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m.
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