Tag: "PDL Soccer"
AOTW: Mr. Clean Sheet: Hildebrandt’s goalkeeping a foundation for Bucks’ success
BY ALEX DROPKIN STUDENT CORRESPONDENT PONTIAC — When Mitch Hildebrandt left high school four years ago, he was tabbed as one of the state’s best. Now, he has lived up to that — at a much higher level. With the Michigan Bucks of the United Soccer League Premier Development League headed back to the playoffs […]
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 […]
AOTW: Givens provides Bucks unmatchable on-field advantage
BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT PONTIAC — Stewart Givens is in his second season as a key marking back for the Michigan Bucks and game after game, he continues to turn the heads of fans, opponents and teammates alike. But it is not with his defensive prowess, leadership or even his ability to attack the net, […]
Michigan Bucks post draw with FC Rage
BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT HAMILTON, Ontario — The Michigan Bucks struggled on the road Sunday but came away with a critical point in a 0-0 draw against the Hamilton FC Rage. The tie keeps the Bucks on top of the Premier Development League’s Great Lakes Division (8-1-2, 26 points) while it also kept Hamilton’s slim […]
Bucks ‘Assault’ Akron to reach milestone 200th win
BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT AKRON, Ohio — The Michigan Bucks achieved yet another Premier Development League milestone Wednesday when they became the first team in league history to win 200 games in a 4-3 victory over host Akron Summit Assault. The Bucks (8-1-1, 25 points) kept their slight lead in the Great Lakes Division by […]
