MARCH 2006

Bucks battle to make NBA playoffs

THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS play eight home games in this last full month of the NBA season, hoping to use the home-court advantage to secure a berth in the NBA playoffs.

New coach Terry Stotts, who formerly served as an assistant coach in Milwaukee, directs the team that has added top draft pick Andrew Bogut, NBA veterans Bobby Simmons and Jamaal Magloire to a lineup that includes high-scoring Michael Redd, playmaker T.J. Ford, and veterans Joe Smith and Toni Kuckoc.

The Bucks play all home games in the Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. For tickets, visit the Bucks Box Office in the Bradley Center, call 414-227-0500 or visit www.bucks.com.

Home games this month:
March 4 vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m.
March 8 vs. Sacramento Kings, 7 p.m.
March 11 vs. L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.
March 13 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m.
March 15 vs. Chicago Bulls, 7 p.m.
March 18 vs. Portland Trailblazers, 7:30 p.m.
March 26 vs. Toronto Raptors, 2:30 p.m.
March 28 vs. Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m.

PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY

THE MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS of the American Hockey League call the Bradley Center home ice. Purchase Admirals tickets at the Bradley Center Box Office, by phone at 414- 276-4545 or visit www.milwaukeeadmirals.com.

March home games:
March 1 vs. Iowa, 7 p.m.
March 3 vs Rochester, 7 p.m.
March 5 vs. Chicago, 7 p.m.
March 7 vs. Peoria, 7 p.m.
March 10 vs. Cleveland, 7 p.m.
March 14 vs. Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.
March 17 vs. Houston, 7 p.m.
March. 20 vs. Omaha, 7 p.m.
March 31 vs. Iowa, 7 p.m.

PROFESSIONAL SOCCER

THE MILWAUKEE WAVE, defending champion in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), are again near the top of the standings this season and this month offer five opportunities for fans to enjoy the fast-paced action.

All home games for the Wave are played at the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Tickets can be purchased at the Wisconsin Center District Box Office between the U.S. Cellular Arena and the Milwaukee Theatre. Tickets also are available by calling 224-9283 or through TicketMaster outlets. For up-to-the-minute information, visit www.milwaukeewave.com.

March home matches:
March 5 vs. California Cougars, 1:05 p.m.
March 12 vs. Baltimore Blast, 1:05 p.m.
March 17 vs. Chicago Storm, 7:05 p.m.
March 19 vs. Philadelphia KiXX, 1:05 p.m.
March 26 vs. St. Louis Steamer, 1:05 p.m.

PETTIT NATIONAL ICE CENTER

The Pettit National Ice Center, an official U.S. Olympic Training Center at 500 S. 84th St., hosts one of the Midwest’s largest youth hockey tournaments March 17-19. For details on the Shamrock Shootout, call 266-0100 or visit www.thepettit.com.

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