SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
The Western Hockey League Playoffs are off until Friday with all four Conference semi-finals starting, as follows…
Saskatoon Blades at Prince Albert Raiders
(Opening game of best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre with CJWW’s broadcast starting at 6:45 p.m. Game 2 is Saturday in P-A at 7 p.m. with Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Wednesday at SaskTel Centre with first face-off both nights at 7 p.m.)
Calgary Hitmen at Medicine Hat Tigers—7 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final.)
Prince George Cougars at Penticton Vees—8:05 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final.)
Kelowna Rockets at Everett Silvertips—8:05 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs—2 games:
Flin Flon Bombers at Weyburn Red Wings—7 p.m.
(Flin Flon leads the best-of-seven semi-final 2-1)
Yorkton Terriers at Battlefords North Stars—7:30 p.m.
(Battlefords leads the best-of-seven semi-final 2-1)
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National Hockey League—3 games:
Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs—5:30 p.m.
Edmonton Oil Kings at San Jose Sharks—8 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers—5 p.m.
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Professional Women’s Hockey League:
Seattle Torrent at Ottawa Charge—5 p.m.
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Major League Baseball—15 games
Inter-League—4 day games, 1 night, including
Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers—1:07 p.m. in Toronto
American League—3 day games, 2 night
National League—4 day games, 1 night,
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National Basketball Association—7 games:
The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the Miami Heat at 5 p.m. in Toronto
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The National Lacrosse League is idle until Friday when Week 20 begins with 2 games. The Saskatchewan Rush are off until Saturday when they host the Colorado Mammoth. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 11 wins, 5 losses…tied for 1st place. Colorado has 11 wins, 5 losses…tied for 1st place.
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