APRIL 2006

Brewers open season April 3 against Pittsburgh

THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS, who surprised most observers by finishing third in the National League’s Central Division last year, open the 2006 season with hopes of moving up.

Playing at Miller Park, where the retractable dome ensures games will be played regardless of the weather, the Brewers open the home season against a division rival, the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Home games in April:
April 3 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
April 4 vs. Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
April 5 vs. Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
April 7 vs. Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
April 8 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:05 p.m.
April 9 vs. Arizona, 1:05 p.m.
April 20 vs. Cincinnati Reds, 7:05 p.m.
April 21 vs. Cincinnati, 7:05 p.m.
April 22 vs. Cincinnati, 7:05 p.m.
April 23 vs. Cincinnati, 1:05 p.m.
April 24 vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:05 p.m.
April 25 vs. Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.
April 26 vs. Atlanta, 12:05 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased atthe Miller Park or through www.milwaukeebrewers.com.

Bucks eye NBA playoff berth

THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS, positioned to make the NBA playoffs, play five critical home games this month. Success will lead to playoff games beginning at the end of April.

Coach Terry Stotts, who formerly served as an assistant coach in Milwaukee, directs the team that includes is led by high-scoring Michael Red, playmaker T.J. Ford and veterans like Joe Smith. Adding depth this season have b een top draft pick Andrew Bogut and NBA veterans Bobby Simmons and Jamaal Magloire.

In the final regular-season home game, the Bucks play last year’s NBA champion, the Detroit Pistons, a possible early-round playoff opponent.

The Bucks play all home games -- including possible playoff 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.

Remaining home games this season:

April 1 vs. Indiana pacers, 7:30 p.m.
April 9 vs. New Jersey Nets, 2:30 p.m.
April 12 vs. Washington Wizards, 7:30 p.m.
April 15 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m.
April 17 vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.

NCAA HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

THE "FROZEN FOUR," the NCAA's national hockey championship, will hit the ice at the Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St., April 6 & 8. This year's semifinals pit Boston College against North Dakota at 3 p.m. April 6, followed by Wisconsin against Maine at 8 p.m. The semifinal winners will play for the championship at 7 p.m. April 8. Tickets are tough to find for this event, but are available at Ticket King in downtown Milwaukee (414-273-6007 or 1-800-334-5434).

PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY

THE MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS of the American Hockey League call the Bradley Center home ice. The Admirals have only one remaining regular-season home game at 7 p.m. April 14 against Grand Rapids. For more information please visit www.milwaukeeadmirals.com.

PROFESSIONAL SOCCER

THE MILWAUKEE WAVE, defending champion in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), are again near the top of the standings this season. The Wave plays all of its home games at the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.