Wild Weekend

In the words of Randy Jackson "Check it out Dog"...

I wanted to use this line on air, but found it in real poor taste...'No confirmed cases of swine flu in Saskatchewan yet, but pigskin fever is set to hit the Queen City this weekend!' I know, lame.

The U of R Rams and the Junior Thunder will both hold their spring camps starting today and wrapping up on Sunday. As well, Matt Dominguez is holding his skills camp on Saturday and Sunday at Mosaic. Oh yeah, there's also a little thing called the CFL Draft tomorrow too. There's a god chance at least 2 and maybe more Rams players get selected. Riders only have a couple of picks.

For complete coverage on all of the above and the WCP Soccer Finals...GlobalTV, Ch5.

Oh yeah, there's some horse race in Kentucky that I'll also wrap on!
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Does anybody actually watch the weekend News at 6 & 11? It's honestly one of the best places to check out local sports, cause that's when they happen, on the weekend!! Just because its the weekend doesn't mean its any less quality. The Saturday-Sunday crew pour their hearts into those casts, yet people don't tune in. Funny thing is in this time of economic cutbacks, if people aren't watching, advertisers aren't paying. And let's face it, if we aren't making money, those shows are going to get cut and there goes the look at the local scene. I for one would hate to see that happen. I love doing stories on the young athletes!
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Is it me or has the officiating in the NHL become brutal. Last night during the Hawks/Canucks game it was terrible. On two separate occasions all 4 officials missed obvious Too-Many Men penalties on the Canucks as clearly pointed out by Craig Simpson of HNIC (I thought there was a third.) How about the hooking call on Toews? He had one hand on his stick! C'mon. Even the referee's motion for the call indicates two hands! Oh, and what is the difference between chopping a guys stick out of his hand or chopping his stick and breaking it? Apparently there is one! I don't think either should be called, but it seems the refs only call a penalty if those tough as steel sticks (insert eye roll) shatter!!
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Crosby vs Ovechkin?

How about Malkin vs Backstrom?
Too bad it's in the second round.
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Good to see Rod Pedersen at the Thunder presser yesterday. Its been awhile but it always livens my day to see him. In fact, he put a little heat on me to get off my backside and update this blog. Thanks Rod.

Speaking of exciting, Dan Plaster chasing tornadoes? Love that guy!
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Ken Goff Boxing tonight. Woodsy is doing the broadcast for Access! It'll be a beaut. If you can't make it, check out the Mayor's Cup on Sunday. These two events are no doubt the best boxing that comes through town!
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Adam is a shoe in on Idol. I can't even get my shoe on.
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Watch Global (Voted Prairie Dog's Best Sports) for all the best on the Riders draft this weekend, including a preview tonight at 6pm. Cheers!