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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 Acquire Zidlicky in Trade with Youngstown

September 15, 2025 - Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have acquired 2005-born forward Adam Zidlicky from the Youngstown Phantoms in exchange for a Phase II Round 2 pick in the 2026 USHL Draft. "Adam is an extremely high-end talent with valuable experience at the junior level and on the international stage," said Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations Derek Damon. "He brings elite skill and the ability to change a game offensively, and we're excited to add him to our group." Zidlicky, the Czechia native, spent the 2024-25... Full Story

Bucs Acquire Mikel in Trade with Cedar Rapids

September 12, 2025 - Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have acquired 2007-born defenseman Tomas Mikel from the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in exchange for a 2026 Phase II Rd 4 draft pick and a conditional 2027 pick. The Czechia native is committed to University of Massachusetts - Amherst. Mikel played 16 games for the RoughRiders last season before returning home due to injury. He's represented Czechia in several international tournaments over the past few seasons. "Tomas brings great size and length," said Head Coach and President of... Full Story

Bucs Acquire Randle in Trade with Green Bay

September 8, 2025 - Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Green Bay Gamblers, acquiring defenseman Ryland Randle and a 2026 Phase II Round 9 pick in exchange for a 2026 Phase II Round 3 pick. The Bucs are excited to welcome the 2006-born Winnipeg native to the back end. Randle was selected by Green Bay in Phase I, Round 13 of the 2023 USHL Draft. He spent the 2024-25 season with Cushing Academy, with 30P (5G, 25A) in 31GP, and the Central Mass Penguins AAA club, with 22P (4G, 18A) in 24GP. "We're exc... Full Story

Bucs Welcome Cj Motte as Goaltending Coach

August 28, 2025 - DES MOINES, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers are excited to welcome CJ Motte as goaltending coach, beginning in the 2025-26 season. CJ brings a wealth of experience and passion to his goalie coaching. After an eight-year professional playing career in the AHL, ECHL, and Europe, CJ transitioned seamlessly into coaching. His time in the crease at the pro level fueled his commitment to helping the next generation of goaltenders develop and succeed. For the past six years, CJ has been developing goalies through both on-ice tr... Full Story

• Bucs Acquire Zidlicky in Trade with Youngstown - September 15, 2025
  
• Bucs Acquire Mikel in Trade with Cedar Rapids - September 12, 2025
  
• Bucs Acquire Randle in Trade with Green Bay - September 8, 2025
  
• Bucs Welcome Cj Motte as Goaltending Coach - August 28, 2025
  
• Bucs Announce 2025-26 Promo Schedule - July 22, 2025
  
• Bucs Welcome Addison DeBoer as Asst GM and Dir of Scouting - July 17, 2025
  
• Bucs Complete Two Trades, Acquire Wallin and Tylec - July 13, 2025
  
• Bucs Acquire Wallin in Trade with Tri-City - July 12, 2025
  
• Bucs Billet Mom Travels to NHL Draft - July 1, 2025
  
• Kevan Goes Second Round in 2025 NHL Draft - June 28, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers 2025-26 Season Schedule Announced - June 24, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers and DMU Team up for Athletic Training Partnership - June 10, 2025
  
• Bucs Forward Ben Kevan Selected for 2025 NHL Scouting Combine - June 2, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Welcome Kevin Schmidt as New Associate Head Coach and Director of Player Development - May 23, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Welcome Kevin Schmidt as New Associate Head Coach and Director of Player Development - May 23, 2025
  
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League: United States Hockey League
Home: Des Moines, Iowa
Website: Des Moines Buccaneers site
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Sat., Apr 12	W	Sioux City 1 at Des Moines 4	Final
Fri., Apr 11	W	Omaha 2 at Des Moines 4	Final
Fri., Apr 4	W	Cedar Rapids 2 at Des Moines 3	Final
Sat., Mar 29	L	Des Moines 2 at Lincoln 6	Final
Fri., Mar 28	L	Team USA 8 at Des Moines 4	Final
Tue., Mar 25	L	Waterloo 4 at Des Moines 3	Final (OT)
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• Iowa Wolves (G League) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Pro Iowa (USL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  

• VIDEO: Blake Zielinski Discusses Upcoming Season - USHL YouTube (August 28)
  
• VIDEO: New Jersey Devils Prospect Ben Kevan Reflects on Time in Des Moines - USHL YouTube (June 30)
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Announce 2025-26 Schedule - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (June 25)
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers hire Derek Damon as head coach - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (May 14)
  
• Coach/GM Derek Damon leaving Iowa Heartlander for job in the United States Hockey League - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (May 13)
  
• Lincoln Stars blitz Des Moines early to snap three-game losing streak - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (March 30)
  
• Sioux City Musketeers falls to Des Moines Buccaneers - USHL Sioux City Journal (February 10)
  
• Muskies stay hot against Bucs behind Urban in net - USHL Sioux City Journal (January 26)
  
• Storm sweep weekend set with Des Moines - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 19)
  
• Trio of Storm third period goals power Tri-City to 6-4 Friday night victory over Des Moine - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 18)
  
• HIGHLIGHTS: Force get swept by Des Moines in 4-1 defeat - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 12)
  
• HIGHLIGHTS: Force fall to Des Moines 2-1 in first home game of 2025 - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 11)
  
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