Buccaneers Back In Action Saturday Night
Published on February 23, 2011 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
The Buccaneers take to the ice this Saturday night at the Madhouse on Hickman! The doors open for the game at 6:15 p.m. with the puck dropping at 7:00 p.m. Don't be left out in the cold! Get your tickets now by
clicking here, over the phone by calling 515-278-BUCS (2827) or by visiting the box office at Buccaneer Arena.
The Bucs will faceoff against the Sioux Falls Stampede on Saturday night at Buccaneer Arena. This Saturday is Miller Lite Buc Beer Night presented by LAZER 103.3. Fans can enjoy $1 twelve ounce draws of Miller Lite or $2 twenty ounce draws all night long.
BUCCANEER REWIND...
Peter Schneider and Blake Coleman each scored twice as the Indiana Ice defeated the Des Moines Buccaneers 7-3 before 3,447 fans at Buccaneer Arena on Saturday night. Dajon Mingo scored two goals for the Bucs in the losing effort. Indiana led 2-0 after the first period on a power play goal by David Johnstone and Schneider's first tally of the evening. Des Moines would answer back on a short-handed goal by Mingo seven minutes into the second period. The Mingo goal ended a 185 minute scoring drought for the Bucs that went back to their February 12th game.
The joy was short-lived as the Ice would grab the two-goal lead back ten minutes into the second period. Bucs' goaltender Tyler Bruggeman robbed Brian Ferlin with a fantastic sprawling save in the crease, but Blake Coleman gathered the rebound and lifted the puck over the fallen goalie and into the goal. Schneider's second goal of the night -a power play goal early in the third period - gave Indiana a 4-1 lead. However, the Bucs would mount a rally as goals from Ray Pigozzi and Mingo brought the Bucs to within one with just 7:01 left in regulation.
The Bucs momentum wouldn't last long as Indiana would tack on three goals to make the final score 7-3.
The Buccaneers had three more shots hit the iron and fell 2-1 at home to the Waterloo Black Hawks on Tuesday night at Buccaneer Arena. Des Moines has been cursed to the tune of 14 shots hitting the post in the last four games, each of them losses.
This loss in particular spoiled a fantastic outing in goal by Michael Shibrowski who made 35 saves in the defeat. Shibrowski was especially strong in the second period, making a number of spectacular saves to keep his team in the game. Waterloo jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the opening three minutes with a power play goal by Max Edson. Later in the first period, the Bucs appeared on the verge of tying the game but Waterloo netminder C.J. Motte robbed Anthony Greco on a close range shot, and another attempt from Gasper Kopitar hit the post.
The Black Hawks extended the lead with a five-on-three power play strike from Jamie Hill early in the second period. Des Moines would cut the lead in half when Austin Coldwell delivered a power play goal of his own midway through the second. It remained 2-1 Waterloo through the remainder of the second period. In the third period, Des Moines' best chance to equal the score came nine minutes in when Doug Clifford's drive from the left circle clipped the crossbar and Connor Kucera's shot from the left point seconds later, hit the left post flush. Ethan Prow would get an open look from the right circle with 10-seconds remaining only to be denied on a glove save by Motte.
Even with the loss, the Buccaneers finish the season series with Waterloo with a 5-2 edge.
WATCH PARTY AT MERLE HAY LANES...
Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars for Saturday, March 5th as the Des Moines Buccaneers will be hosting a watch party for the game against Team USA in Ann Arbor Michigan. The game begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live via America One at Merle Hay Lanes. Fine tune your bowling skills with discounted bowling starting at 5 p.m. with the game broadcast beginning at 6:00 p.m.
TIPS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS...
Join the Buccaneers for the 2011 Tips for Scholarships on Tuesday, March 8th! The event, hosted by Mama Lacona's in Urbandale, will feature your Des Moines Buccaneers as servers starting at 6:00 p.m. Any tips the players collect will be donated to the 2011 Des Moines Buccaneers Booster Club Scholarship Fund. More details will be posted online next week.
TRADING CARD GIVEAWAY...
Mark your calendars Bucs fans - the Des Moines Buccaneer Trading Card giveaway is set for Saturday, March 12th. The Buccaneers will be battling the Omaha Lancers for the second time - and the first time at Buccaneer Arena this year! Purchase your tickets early - as we will be giving out sets of 2010 - 2011 Trading Cards to the first 1000 fans through the door!
"PAY AFTER WE PLAY" PLAYOFF PACKAGE...
Season ticket holders, make sure you sign up for your "Pay-After-We-Play" playoff ticket packages which includes all possible playoff game tickets - whether it's two or twelve - and following the Des Moines Buccaneers 2010 - 2011 playoff run you will be charged for all the home playoff games that have been played. You have until April 1st to complete the form and get it back to us - after that you will have to purchase your playoff tickets, at the regular price, through our box office or online!
United States Hockey League Stories from February 23, 2011
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- Black Hawks "Crank It Up" - Waterloo Black Hawks
- Omaha Lancers Weekly - Omaha Lancers
- Buccaneers Back In Action Saturday Night - Des Moines Buccaneers
- Simon and Buccaneers Capture Three "Best of Des Moines 2011" Awards - Des Moines Buccaneers
- Beer, "Bucky", Dairy & Hockey - Green Bay Gamblers
- Jim Loria Named SF Sports President - Sioux Falls Stampede
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