sports - march 2008

Bucks host seven at Bradley Center

THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS need home wins this month if they are to qualify for the NBA playoffs. Nine home games are scheduled in the Bradley Center, including tough contests against San Antonio, Boston and Cleveland.

Tickets are available at the Bradley Center box office, 1001 N. Fourth St., or through www.nba.com/bucks.

Home games this month:
March 1 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 7:30 p.m.
March 5 vs. Seattle Supersonics, 7 p.m.
March 7 vs. Portland Trailblazers, 7:30 p.m.
March 9 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 12 noon
March 12 vs. Utah Jazz, 7 p.m.
March 15 vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
March 18 vs. Miami Heat, 7 p.m.
March 22 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m.
March 29 vs. Orlando Magic, 7:30 p.m.

McDonald’s All American Games showcase future pros

McDONALD’S ALL AMERICAN High School Basketball Games come to Milwaukee for the first time March 24-26, offering fans a chance to see the professional basketball stars of the future.

Recognized as the premier showcase for top high school basketball talent since 1978, the games feature 24 boys and 24 girls selected from a pool of more than 2,500 athletes. Many past National Basketball Association stars are expected to attend and participate in the three-day program.

Major public events include the Powerade Jam Fest March 24 at the US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. NBA Hall of Famer Julius (Dr. J) Erving will be a judge for the event.

The Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St., will be the site of the  games March 26, with the girls tipping off at 6 p.m. and the boys at 8:30 p.m. Purchase tickets through www.thebradleycenter.com. For additional information on the full schedule of events, visit www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com.

Proceeds from the games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin.

Admirals Hockey

THE MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS provide fast-paced American Hockey League action eight times this month at the Bradley Center. Tickets are available at the Bradley Center Box Ofice, 1001 N. Fourth St. Additional information is available at www.milwaukeeadmirals.com.

Home games this month:
March 6 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins, 7 p.m.
March 8 vs. Rockford Ice Hogs, 7:30 p.m.
March 11 vs. Hamilton Bulldogs, 7 p.m.
March 14 vs. Peoria Rivermen, 7 p.m.
March 16 vs. Peoria, 4 p.m.
March 21 vs. Iowa Stars, 7 p.m.
March 24 vs. Rockford, 7 p.m.
March 30 vs. Houston Aeros, 4 p.m.

Milwaukee Wave Soccer

SOCCER FANS have four chances to see the Milwaukee Wave play at home this month.  Always a contender in the Major Indoor Soccer League, the Wave again has worked its way to the top of the standings this season.

The Wave’s home games are played at the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Visit www.milwaukeewave.com for tickets or purchase at the arena box office.

Home games this month:
March 2 vs. California Cougars, 6 p.m.
March 9 vs. Orlando Sharks, 2 p.m.
March 16 vs. New Jersey Ironmen, 2 p.m.
March 30 vs. Detroit Ignition, 2 p.m.

Indoor Pro Football

THE MILWAUKEE BONECRUSHERS open their first season in Continental Indoor Football League this month with two home games in the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.

The first two games are at 7:30 p.m. March 21 against the Chicago Slaughter and 7:30 p.m.March 29 against the Muskegon Thunder. Former Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown coaches the new team.

Tickets are available at the U.S. Cellular Arena or by calling 414-276-4545. For details, visit www.mkebonecrushers.com.

SPEED SKATING

THE PETTIT National Ice Center, a U.S.  Olympic training center, this month hosts two major short-track speed skating championships, showcasing the top competitors from the U.S. and Canada.

The U.S. Short Track National Championships are set for March 7-9, while the North American Short Track Championships will be staged March 14-16 at the Pettit rink, 500 S. 84th St. just south of I-94.

Youth hockey teams from throughout the Midwest will visit the Pettit March 14-16 for the Shamrock Shootout.

For additional information on all Pettit events and the opportunity for open skating, visit www.thepettit.com.