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The Des Moines Buccaneers are a junior hockey team. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, they are a member of the United States Hockey League.

Bucs Announce Addition of Hockey Analytics Department

July 21, 2026 - West Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have announced the addition of an Analytics Department ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Analytics Department will operate under Hockey Operations, utilizing data and technology to make better informed hockey decisions on and off the ice. The new department will be led by Addison DeBoer, whose role is expanding to General Manager & Vice President of Hockey Analytics. DeBoer graduated from Colorado College with a major in mathematical economics and brings 15+ years of financ... Full Story

Bucs Complete 2026 USHL Draft

June 30, 2026 - WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers completed the 2025 USHL Phase I & II Drafts on May 4 & 5, 2025. The Phase I Draft consisted of only 2010-born players, while Phase II included any players with birth years between 2006-2009. The Bucs welcome a total of 31 selections to our organization to round out a 50-man protected list going into the 2026-27 season. Des Moines relinquished their Phase I Round 1 pick to tender forward Chris Pinko out of the North Jersey Avalanche AAA program. As a tendered player, Pinko ... Full Story

Jake Francis Announced as Clarky Award Finalist

June 30, 2026 - WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Jake Francis, Sr. Director, Sales, with the Des Moines Buccaneers, has been named a finalist for the United States Hockey League (USHL) Clarky Award, Sales Rookie of the Year. Jake joined the Bucs partway through the 2023-24 season, as a part-time staff member assisting with sponsorship activation, building operations, and ice management. He joined the team full-time in summer of 2025 as Sales & Operations Manager, taking a more direct role in sponsorships, ticketing, and gameday operations. Franci... Full Story

Bucs Welcome Jake Searles as Director of Scouting

June 30, 2026 - WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - The Buccaneers are excited to announce Jake Searles as Director of Scouting. The 2026-27 season marks Searles' sixth year with the Buccaneers organization as a scout, and the team looks forward to his continued impact as his role expands with our hockey operations staff. "This role is an acknowledgement of the impact Jake has had on this organization and the roster we've been building for years," General Manager Addison DeBoer said. "Working as a scout for the past five seasons before becoming inst... Full Story

• Bucs Announce Addition of Hockey Analytics Department - July 21, 2026
  
• Bucs Complete 2026 USHL Draft - June 30, 2026
  
• Zielinski Goes 80th Overall in NHL Draft - June 30, 2026
  
• Bucs Acquire Jenson in Trade with Tri-City - June 30, 2026
  
• Jake Francis Announced as Clarky Award Finalist - June 30, 2026
  
• Saying Goodbye to the Madhouse on Hickman - June 30, 2026
  
• Bucs Welcome Jake Searles as Director of Scouting - June 30, 2026
  
• Weekend Preview: Bucs Face RoughRiders, Stampede, and Stars - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Blank Lancers 4-0 for Weekend Sweep - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Announce Women in Sports Panelists - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Roll Lancers 6-3 - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Split Weekend with 3-1 Win over Storm - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Take Frosty Cup Sweep with 3-2 OT Win - January 22, 2026
  
• Bucs Come Back for 4-3 OT Win vs Force - January 21, 2026
  
• Frosty Cup Preview: Bucs vs Force - January 21, 2026
  
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Des Moines Buccaneers forward Harrison Roy (Michaela Schnetter/Des Moines Buccaneers)
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League: United States Hockey League
Home: Des Moines, Iowa
Website: Des Moines Buccaneers site
Schedule: Full Des Moines Buccaneers Schedule
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Sat., Apr 11	L	Lincoln 6 at Des Moines 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Fri., Apr 10	L	Lincoln 8 at Des Moines 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Thu., Apr 9	W	Lincoln 2 at Des Moines 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 4	W	Sioux City 2 at Des Moines 6	Final
Fri., Apr 3	W	Des Moines 4 at Lincoln 2	Final
Tue., Mar 31	W	Des Moines 4 at Sioux Falls 3	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Des Moines Buccaneers:

• Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Cubs (IL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Wild (AHL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Wolves (G League) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Pro Iowa (USL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  

• VIDEO: Blake Zielinski at the 2026 NHL Draft - USHL YouTube (June 25)
  
• VIDEO: Dayne Beuker Highlights - USHL YouTube (June 9)
  
• VIDEO: Blake Zielinski Highlights: Ranked 51 in NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings - USHL YouTube (June 1)
  
• Farewell to the 'Madhouse on Hickman' | Buccaneer's Arena closes doors - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (April 28)
  
• Buccaneer arena closes doors, citing substantial upkeep of facilities - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (April 24)
  
• Lincoln Stars survive USHL playoffs first round, now face top-seeded Sioux Falls - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (April 13)
  
• VIDEO: Clark Cup Playoffs First Round: Lincoln Stars 6, Des Moines Buccaneers 3 - USHL YouTube (April 11)
  
• VIDEO: Clark Cup Playoffs First Round: Lincoln Stars 8, Des Moines Buccaneers 4 - USHL YouTube (April 10)
  
• VIDEO: Clark Cup Playoffs First Round: Des Moines Buccaneers 3, Lincoln Stars 2 - USHL YouTube (April 9)
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers to host playoff series vs. Lincoln Stars - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (April 9)
  
• Five different skaters score as Des Moines beats Force - USHL Fargo Forum (March 22)
  
• Force holds off Des Moines for road win - USHL Fargo Forum (March 21)
  
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