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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 Fall 4-1 to Fighting Saints

January 17, 2026 - West Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers (11-17-3-4) fell to the Dubuque Fighting Saints (24-9-2-0) in a 4-1 Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup Saturday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. The Saints jumped out to an early lead, which the Bucs were unable to recover. Dubuque goaltender Vojtech Hambalek (16-6-0-0) backstopped the win with 28 saves. The Bucs look ahead to back-to-back matchups against the Fargo Force next week in Frisco, Texas, at the USHL Frosty Cup. The Fighting Saints came out hot with four... Full Story

Bucs Take 4-3 Win over Lancers in OT Thriller

January 16, 2026 - Ralston, Neb. - Forward Ryan Seelinger propelled the Des Moines Buccaneers (11-16-3-4) over the Omaha Lancers (10-23-2-2) in a 4-3 overtime win Friday night at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Seelinger tallied the game-winning goal with just seven seconds remaining in the extra period and extended to an eleven-game point streak, also tallying an assist on the night. Des Moines goalie Alan Lendak (7-8-0-0) backstopped the win with 24 saves, while Lancers goalie Nils Roberts Maurins (3-10-1-2) suffered the loss with 32 s... Full Story

Weekend Preview: Road Test in Omaha, Home Battle vs Dubuque

January 15, 2026 - Game: Date: Time: Location: Des Moines at Omaha 1/16 7:05 p.m. Liberty First Credit Union Arena Dubuque at Des Moines 1/17 6:05 p.m. MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Results: Week of Jan. 9 Record: 0-2-0-0 Des Moines (3) at Youngstown (4) on Jan. 9 Des Moines (1) at Youngstown (4) on Jan. 10 Des Moines Top Scorers: Ryan Seelinger (F) - 32GP | 17G | 19A | 36P Blake Zielinski (F) - 25GP | 9G | 15A | 24P Riley Zupfer (F) - 32GP | 7G | 12A | 19P Des Moines Goaltenders: Alan Lendak - 14GP | 6-8-... Full Story

Zielinski Ranked in NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

January 12, 2026 - West Des Moines, Iowa - Des Moines Buccaneers forward Blake Zielinski has been ranked 56th among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. Zielinski was listed as a B-rated player on the NHLCS preliminary players to watch list ahead of the 2025-26 season. Zielinski has gained experience on the international stage this year, competing and winning gold with Team USA at both the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the World Junior "A" Challenge. So far this season, he has come in at al... Full Story

• Bucs Fall 4-1 to Fighting Saints - January 17, 2026
  
• Bucs Take 4-3 Win over Lancers in OT Thriller - January 16, 2026
  
• Weekend Preview: Road Test in Omaha, Home Battle vs Dubuque - January 15, 2026
  
• Zielinski Ranked in NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings - January 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Drop Game Two in Youngstown 4-1 - January 10, 2026
  
• Bucs Come up One Short in Youngstown, 4-3 - January 9, 2026
  
• Bucs Complete Trade with Chicago, Acquire Major - January 9, 2026
  
• Weekend Preview: Bucs Face Phantoms - January 8, 2026
  
• Bucs Complete Trade with Muskegon, Acquire Dexheimer and Koering - January 7, 2026
  
• Gamblers Inch Past Bucs 2-1 - January 4, 2026
  
• Bucs Roll Gamblers, 6-2 - January 3, 2026
  
• Bucs Battle to OT, Fall, 5-4, to Stampede - January 2, 2026
  
• Bucs Fall to Hawks 4-1 - December 31, 2025
  
• Weekend Preview: Bucs Battle Black Hawks, Stampede, and Gamblers - December 31, 2025
  
• Zielinski Selected for Chipotle All-American Game - December 29, 2025
  
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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 Statistics: Full Des Moines Buccaneers Statistics

Thu., Jan 22		Des Moines at Fargo (Frisco, TX)	7:00 p.m.
Wed., Jan 21		Fargo at Des Moines (Frisco, TX)	8:00 p.m.
Sat., Jan 17	L	Dubuque 4 at Des Moines 1	Final
Fri., Jan 16	W	Des Moines 4 at Omaha 3	Final (OT)
Sat., Jan 10	L	Des Moines 1 at Youngstown 4	Final
Fri., Jan 9	L	Des Moines 3 at Youngstown 4	Final
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• Iowa Wolves (G League) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
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• Hextall scores game-winner, Phantoms hold off Buccaneers - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (January 10)
  
• Gamblers' historic win streak meets the end of the road in Des Moines - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 5)
  
• Junior Hockey: Black Hawks trip up Des Moines, finish December 4-3-1 - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (January 2)
  
• Four players score to help Storm down Bucs - USHL Kearney Daily Hub (December 29)
  
• Days after being traded in the USHL, Alan Lendak keeps Slovakia afloat in WJC opener - USHL Fargo Forum (December 27)
  
• Force trade goaltender Alan Lendak, draft pick to Des Moines - USHL Fargo Forum (December 24)
  
• Black Hawks skate past Des Moines in mid-week game - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (December 10)
  
• VIDEO: The U-Show: Keaton Orrey Interview - USHL YouTube (October 27)
  
• Force sneak past Des Moines in OT - USHL Fargo Forum (October 19)
  
• McNamara's OT goal lifts Force over Des Moines - USHL Fargo Forum (October 18)
  
• USHL: Muskie comeback bid falls short against Des Moines - USHL Sioux City Journal (October 14)
  
• VIDEO: The U-Show: Thaddeus McMahon, Landon Hafele Interviews - USHL YouTube (October 13)
  
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