Tag: "Michigan Bucks"
Caldwell’s overtime goal help Bucks shake their “Menace” in regional semifinals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — Scott Caldwell picked up an opportune time to score his first goal of the season in a Michigan Bucks uniform. Signed to the team just weeks ago, the University of Akron product received his first start and scored in the 105th minute Friday night in leading the […]
Michigan Bucks set to host PDL-Central Conference regional
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — There will be no road trip this weekend for the Michigan Bucks. The Great Lakes Division champions of the PDL drew the No. 1 seed for the Central Conference regional tournament this weekend and will host both semifinal games and regional championship at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas. […]
Perfect at home: Bucks tame Lynx 4-0 to head into postseason on a roll
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — Mitch Hildebrandt accomplished something this season that no other Michigan Bucks goaltender has done in the PDL franchise’s 16-year history: Never surrender a goal at home during the regular season. Hildebrandt did not give up a goal in 45 minutes of work Saturday, leaving the game at […]
Michigan Bucks own Chicago, clinch Great Lakes Division title
BY DAN DUGGAN CORRESPONDENT PONTIAC — When the Premier Development League schedule was released early this year everyone pointed to the end of the season showdown in Chicago where perennial powerhouses, the Michigan Bucks and Chicago Fire Premier would meet — a game that has historically held playoff implications for both squads. Once again Wednesday […]
Bucks off mark in seventh straight win
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — The Michigan Bucks are in the midst of seven-game win streak. It’s hard to imagine what could happen when the Bucks actually start firing on all cylinders. Even with another dominating performance — the Bucks defeated PDL expansion team Akron Summit Assault, 2-0, Wednesday in a Great […]