This week’s local spotlight
This week in Calgary sports
Calgary’s university soccer teams have reached the part of the season where there is no next week without a result. The Dinos and Mount Royal Cougars step into Canada West playoff action this weekend. The University of Calgary men open Friday at 4 p.m. against the Thompson Rivers WolfPack at McMahon Stadium. The winner returns Sunday for a conference semifinal, also at McMahon. UCalgary’s women follow at 7 p.m. Friday against the Victoria Vikes. It opens the Canada West championship tournament, with the Dinos hoping home field extends their playoff run through the weekend. Mount Royal’s men begin their post-season away from home, facing Victoria in a single-elimination match Friday in Vancouver. The Cougars women get their opportunity Saturday at 1 p.m., hosting the Trinity Western Spartans at MRU Stadium. That gives Calgary four university soccer teams with championship hopes and very little margin for error. One poor half, one missed assignment or one moment of brilliance can change an entire season. The soccer stakes headline a packed weekend around the city. The Flames host Seattle on Friday, the Wranglers welcome Laval for a Halloween matinee Saturday and the Hitmen face Kamloops on Sunday. The Dinos and Cougars also have basketball and hockey doubleheaders, while SAIT hosts the ACAC men’s and women’s soccer championships at the Calgary Villains FC Dome. But the clearest pressure belongs on the soccer pitch. Regular-season records have been filed away. By Sunday night, Calgary could have several teams moving deeper into November—or several seasons ending suddenly.
All times Mountain unless otherwise noted · Schedules and venues may change
Calgary & Area
19 events to attend and support locally
MONDAY, OCT. 26
6:30 p.m.
NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30
4 p.m.
Canada West men’s soccer playoff: Thompson Rivers WolfPack at Calgary Dinos
McMahon Stadium, Calgary.
6 p.m.
Canada West women’s basketball: Saskatchewan Huskies at Calgary Dinos
Jack Simpson Gym, Calgary.
6 p.m.
NHL: Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
7 p.m.
Canada West men’s hockey: MacEwan Griffins at Calgary Dinos
Father David Bauer Arena, Calgary.
7 p.m.
Canada West men’s hockey: Alberta Golden Bears at Mount Royal Cougars
Flames Community Arenas, Calgary.
7 p.m.
Canada West women’s soccer playoff: Victoria Vikes at Calgary Dinos
McMahon Stadium, Calgary.
8 p.m.
Canada West men’s basketball: Saskatchewan Huskies at Calgary Dinos
Jack Simpson Gym, Calgary.
ACAC soccer championships: Men’s and women’s opening-round action
Calgary Villains FC Dome, Calgary.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
noon
AHL: Laval Rocket at Calgary Wranglers
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
1 p.m.
Canada West women’s soccer playoff: Trinity Western Spartans at Mount Royal Cougars
MRU Stadium, Calgary.
4 p.m.
Canada West women’s basketball: Saskatchewan Huskies at Calgary Dinos
Jack Simpson Gym, Calgary.
5 p.m.
Canada West women’s hockey: MacEwan Griffins at Calgary Dinos
Father David Bauer Arena, Calgary.
6 p.m.
Canada West men’s basketball: Saskatchewan Huskies at Calgary Dinos
Jack Simpson Gym, Calgary.
7 p.m.
Canada West women’s hockey: Alberta Pandas at Mount Royal Cougars
Flames Community Arenas, Calgary.
ACAC soccer championships: Men’s and women’s semifinal and placement-round action
Calgary Villains FC Dome, Calgary.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1
1 p.m.
Canada West men’s soccer semifinal: Opponent TBD at Calgary Dinos
McMahon Stadium, Calgary, if the Dinos advance.
2 p.m.
WHL: Kamloops Blazers at Calgary Hitmen
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
ACAC soccer championships: Men’s and women’s medal matches
Calgary Villains FC Dome, Calgary.
Calgary Teams on the Road
19 away events to follow
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28
6:30 p.m.
NHL: Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers
Rogers Place, Edmonton.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30
4:30 p.m.
Canada West men’s soccer playoff: Mount Royal Cougars versus Victoria Vikes
Vancouver, B.C.
5 p.m.
Canada West women’s basketball: Mount Royal Cougars at MacEwan Griffins
Edmonton.
7 p.m.
WHL: Calgary Hitmen at Red Deer Rebels
Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer.
7 p.m.
Canada West women’s hockey: Calgary Dinos at MacEwan Griffins
Edmonton.
7 p.m.
Canada West women’s hockey: Mount Royal Cougars at Alberta Pandas
Edmonton.
7 p.m.
Canada West men’s basketball: Mount Royal Cougars at MacEwan Griffins
Edmonton.
7 p.m.
AJHL: Calgary Canucks at Fort McMurray Oil Barons
Centerfire Place, Fort McMurray.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
1 p.m.
Canada West men’s volleyball: Mount Royal Cougars at Winnipeg Wesmen
Winnipeg.
3 p.m.
Canada West football: Calgary Dinos at Alberta Golden Bears
Foote Field, Edmonton.
3 p.m.
Canada West women’s basketball: Mount Royal Cougars at MacEwan Griffins
Edmonton.
5 p.m.
Canada West men’s hockey: Calgary Dinos at MacEwan Griffins
Edmonton.
5 p.m.
Canada West men’s basketball: Mount Royal Cougars at MacEwan Griffins
Edmonton.
7 p.m.
Canada West men’s hockey: Mount Royal Cougars at Alberta Golden Bears
Edmonton.
7 p.m.
AJHL: Calgary Canucks at Fort McMurray Oil Barons
Centerfire Place, Fort McMurray.
8 p.m.
NHL: Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche
Ball Arena, Denver.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1
noon
Canada West men’s volleyball: Mount Royal Cougars at Winnipeg Wesmen
Winnipeg.
2 p.m.
CPL semifinal, first leg: Cavalry FC at FC Supra du Québec
Stade Boréale, Laval, Que.
5 p.m.
AJHL: Calgary Canucks at Bonnyville Pontiacs
R.J. Lalonde Arena, Bonnyville.