Bucs Battle to OT, Fall, 3-2, in Fargo
Published on October 17, 2025 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
Fargo, ND - The Des Moines Buccaneers (3-2-1-2) fell 3-2 in overtime to the Fargo Force (4-1-0-1) Friday night at Scheels Arena. Force forward Luke McNamara ended the game just 32 seconds into the extra period. Bucs goalie Max Weilandt (3-2-1-2) turned away 17 of 20 shots, contested by Force goalie Alan Lendak (2-1-0-0), who stopped 24 of 26. The Bucs and Force return to Scheels Arena tomorrow night for a 6:05 p.m. rematch.
Force forward Nick Kosiba opened the scoring of the contest 12:14 into the first period, finding Weilandt's back door to give Fargo the 1-0 lead. Bucs forward Ryan Seelinger responded with an unassisted goal at 17:53, sending an intercepted puck top-shelf for his sixth goal of the season, showing a score of 1-1.
Des Moines forward Adam Zidlicky gave the Bucs the 2-1 lead 9:43 into the middle frame, burying a centering pass by forward Nathan Hauad for his first goal of the season. Force forward Patrick Tolan evened the score once more at 13:52, bringing the match to 2-2.
After a scoreless final period, Force forward Luke McNamara's shot from the point just 32 seconds into the extra period brought the final score to 3-2 in favor of Fargo.
The Bucs return to Scheels Arena tomorrow night for a 6:05 p.m. puck drop against the Force. They finish out their three-in-three weekend in Sioux Falls for a 4:05 p.m. matchup against the Stampede at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
The Buccaneers return to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex to host a set of games against the USA NTDP U-17s Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25. Friday is our first Buzzballz College Night, with discounted tickets for college students and $1 off Buzzballz cocktails. It is also Fireball Friday and 2-for-1 beer night. Saturday is Tito's, Mug Club, and Signature Saturday! Saturday the Bucs will also be hosting a pre-game Scheels Floor Hockey Clinic at the RecPlex. Sign up here. Join us for a weekend of action, games, and fun!
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