Hockey:
Canada takes on Czechia in the semifinals at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton (1pm PT).
Sweden takes on Finland in the other semi at 5pm Pacific.
The medal games will be played on Saturday.
All set for the Czechs!
It will be 🇨🇦🆚🇨🇿 on Friday afternoon (4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT) in the first semifinal at the #WorldJuniors.
🎟️ https://t.co/OoqZfhoKwW pic.twitter.com/2xQGxKuydu
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) August 18, 2022
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NHL:
The Calgary Flames signed coveted free-agent forward Nazem Kadri to a 7-year, 49-million dollar contract.
Kadri won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in June.
“I couldn’t be more excited. I love the city of Calgary.”
In a #Flames TV exclusive, @43_Kadri checks in to discuss signing with the club and the excitement for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/P7ItUZKLB4
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) August 18, 2022
In addition, the Flames dealt Sean Monahan and a conditional first round pick to the Montreal Canadians in exchange for future considerations.
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UNBC Timberwolves:
The UNBC Timberwolves kick off the men’s soccer season August 26th at 6pm against the Trinity Western Spartans from Masich Place Stadium.
In Canada West women’s action, UNBC begins play September 3rd against UBC Okanagan in Kelowna.
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MLB:
Toronto Blue Jays 9 New York Yankees 2
The (63-54) Jays, continue a 7-game road trip tonight against the Bronx Bombers.
Hit a Homer ✅
Win the game ✅… Sign a baby? 👶😂 pic.twitter.com/T4YRP7Y9bo
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 19, 2022
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CFL:
Week 11 of the CFL season begins tonight in the nation’s capital as the Ottawa Red Blacks (1-7) welcome the Edmonton Elks (2-7).
The (7-1) B.C. Lions visit the (5-4) Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina at 7pm.
Elsewhere, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Montreal Alouettes in a battle of 3-6 teams on Saturday. The Calgary Stampeders (5-3) take on the Toronto Argonauts (4-4) from BMO Field.
Business Trip to Sask 💼#YVR 🛫 #YQR@yvrairport #parknfly #cfl pic.twitter.com/Dogy7slSz3
— BC LIONS (@BCLions) August 18, 2022
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BC Football Conference:
The (0-3) Prince George Kodiaks host the (3-1) Valley Huskers Saturday night at 7:00 from Masich Place Stadium.
The Kodiaks fell to the Huskers 34-17 last weekend in Chilliwack.
@PGKodiaks @PGCitizen @officialBCPFA @BCLions @BCHSFB pic.twitter.com/JL2BYmAiVf
— BCFootballConference (@BCFC_Media) August 17, 2022