16 Former Bucs Head to NCAA Tournament
March 24, 2014 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
(Urbandale, IA) Des Moines Buccaneers' fans will have a significant rooting interest when the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament begins next weekend with a number of alumni suiting up for teams. Overall, 16 players representing 11 of the competing teams will be in the tournament, announced on Sunday morning.
In fact, each of the first round matchups has at least one Buccaneers' alum involved.
Ferris State and the University of Vermont lead the way with three former Buccaneers, followed by Notre Dame which has two. Colgate, Denver, Minnesota, North Dakota, Providence, Robert Morris, St. Cloud State and UMASS-Lowell all have one former Buccaneer on the roster.
The 16 team tournament will have its first two rounds this weekend at various regional sites with the annual "Frozen Four" taking place the weekend of April 11th-13th in Philadelphia, PA.
Buccaneers in the NCAA Tournament
Colgate University
Eric Mihalik (2009-2010)
Ferris State
Seth Adams (2012-2013)
Chad McDonald (2011-2012)
Charles Williams (2009-2010)
Notre Dame
Ali Thomas (2012-2013)
TJ Tynan (2009-2010)
Providence College
Nick Ellis (2012-2013)
Robert Morris
Andrew Blazek (2006-2008)
St. Cloud State
Ethan Prow (2010-2012)
UMASS-Lowell
Joe Gambardella (2011-2013)
University of Denver
Garrett Allen (2011-2012)
University of Minnesota
Michael Shibrowski (2010-2011)
University of North Dakota
Andrew Panzarella (2008-2009)
University of Vermont
Connor Brickley (2009-2010)
HT Lenz (2008-2010)
Matt White (2008-2009)
The Des Moines Buccaneers are prepping for their 35th consecutive season in the United States Hockey League in 2014-2015. Since 1980, the Buccaneers have produced hundreds of NCAA Division I players and dozens of professional alumni. Season Ticket Packages and Corporate Partnership information for the 2013-2014 season are available by calling (515) 278-2827.
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