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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 Billet Mom Travels to NHL Draft

July 1, 2025 - For two years, Kelly Schofield has opened her home to young hockey players chasing their dreams. On Saturday, she got to witness those dreams come to fruition, when her billet son Ben Kevan's name was called in the Peacock Theater at the 2025 NHL Draft, as she was standing beside him. Kevan was drafted 63rd overall in the second round by the New Jersey Devils. Kelly opened her home to the Bucs during the 2023-24 season, when she housed Paul Minnehan and Ben Kevan. Kevan returned for a second year and was joined by rookie ... Full Story

Kevan Goes Second Round in 2025 NHL Draft

June 28, 2025 - Los Angeles, Calif. - Des Moines Buccaneers forward Ben Kevan was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, 63rd overall. Kevan spent two seasons with the Bucs and will head to Arizona State University for the 2025-26 season to continue his hockey career. As a member of the Bucs, Kevan totaled 110 games played for 37 goals and 63 assists. During the 2023-24 season, Kevan led all USHL rookies in scoring with an average of .97 points per game and was named to the 2024 USHL All-Rookie Team.... Full Story

Des Moines Buccaneers 2025-26 Season Schedule Announced

June 24, 2025 - The Des Moines Buccaneers, a member of the United States Hockey League (USHL), are excited to announce the schedule for the 2025-26 season. The schedule features 62 games: 30 home games, 30 away games, and two at the USHL Fall Classic. The Buccaneers will open the regular season at the Fall Classic, with game dates and times to be determined. The road opener will follow on Saturday, September 27th at Young Arena against the Waterloo Black Hawks. The home opener is set for Friday, October 3rd at the MidAmerican Energy C... Full Story

Des Moines Buccaneers and DMU Team up for Athletic Training Partnership

June 10, 2025 - West Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers are pleased to announce its exclusive athletic training partnership with Des Moines University Clinic for the 2025-26 season. DMU's athletic training program is sure to provide the Buccaneers with world-class injury prevention and keep athletes in peak performance mode all season long. "We are excited to continue raising our standard of care and support partnering with the DMU Clinic as our athletic training and rehabilitation partner this season," President of Business ... Full Story

• 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
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Welcome Derek Damon as New Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations - May 12, 2025
  
• Bucs Complete 2025 USHL Draft - May 7, 2025
  
• A Bright Future Ahead - May 4, 2025
  
• Blake Zielinski Named to All-USHL Rookie Second Team - April 28, 2025
  
• Ben Kevan Secured a Spot on the U.S 18s National Team - April 22, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Surpasses 500 Hours of Service - Making an Impact Beyond the Rink - April 3, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Behind the Buc: NHL Draft Prospect Ben Kevan Shines in Des Moines - February 3, 2025
  
• Hawks Defeat Bucs 5-1 - February 1, 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
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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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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: 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)
  
• Area sports roundup for Friday, Jan. 10 - USHL Fargo Forum (January 11)
  
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