SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
The Canadian Football League playoffs begin Sunday, as follows…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Montreal Alouettes—Noon
(The winner of this Eastern Conference semi-final advances to play in the Eastern final against the Argonauts in Toronto on Sunday, November 13th.)
Calgary Stampeders at B-C Lions—3:30 p.m.
(The winner of this Western Conference semi-final advances to play in the Western final against the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 13th.)
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The Canada West University Football Conference playoffs open Saturday, as follows…
Saskatchewan Huskies vs Manitoba Bisons
(Game time is 1 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium)
U-B-C Thunderbirds at Regina Rams—4 p.m.
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Western Hockey League–5 games:
Saskatoon Blades vs Tri-City Americans
(Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast starting at 6:45 p.m. with the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 10 wins, 3 losses, 0 extra time losses for 20 points…good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Tri-Cities has 6 wins, 7 losses, 0 extra time losses for 12 points…tied for 6th place in the Western Conference.)
Everett Silvertips at Brandon Wheat Kings—6 p.m.
Vancouver Giants at Swift Current Broncos—7 p.m.
Victoria Royals at Calgary Hitmen—7 p.m.
Prince George Cougars at Portland Winterhawks—8 p.m.
(The Prince Albert Raiders are off until Friday when they host the Moose Jaw Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. P-A has 4 wins, 9 losses, 2 extra time losses for 10 points…tied for 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Moose Jaw has 8 wins, 5 losses, 0 extra time losses for 16 points…good for 4th place in the East.)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League—2 games:
Flin Flon Bombers at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
Melville Millionaires at Notre Dame Hounds—8 p.m.
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Prairie Junior Hockey League:
Regina Silver Foxes at Pilot Butte Storm—8 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Saskatoon Blazers at Battlefords Stars—7:30 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League:
Swift Current Wildcats at Weyburn Gold Wings—7:30 p.m.
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National Hockey League–2 games:
Philadelphia Flyers at Toronto Maple Leafs—5 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres—5:30 p.m.
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On the high school beat:
Saskatoon High School Girls Volleyball League—2 matches at 6 p.m.
E-D Feehan at Legacy Christian Academy
Bedford Road at Marion Graham
Saskatoon High School Boys Volleyball League—3 matches at 7:30 p.m.
Tommy Douglas at Evan Hardy
Bedford Road at Marion Graham
Bushop Mahoney at E-D Feehan
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Major League Baseball playoffs:
Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies—6:03 p.m.
(Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven World Series 2-1)
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National Basketball Association—11 games, including:
Toronto Raptors at San Antonio Spurs–6 p.m.
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