Bucs Dominate Force 4-1
January 12, 2025 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
FARGO, N.D. - The Des Moines Buccaneers (15-15-2, 32 pts.) completed a two-game sweep of the Fargo Force (19-10-2-2, 42 pts.) with a 4-1 triumph Saturday night at Scheels Arena. A three-goal second period by the Buccaneers secured the road win, with goals from forwards Ben Kevan, Jack Kernan, and Nathan Delladonna. Bucs goalie Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau (7-11-1) stopped 36 of 37 shots in the victory. The Bucs return to action on Friday, Jan. 17, at 7:05 p.m. at the Viaero Center to face the Tri-City Storm.
Blake Zielinski opened the scoring, redirecting Mason Peapenburg's shot from the point. Zielinski's fifth goal of the season came 10:23 into the opening period, giving the Bucs a 1-0 advantage.
Peter Cisar tied it for Fargo just 31 seconds into the second period, tipping in Matt Lahey's point shot. Sam Laurila also assisted on the goal, which tied the game 1-1. Des Moines forward Ben Kevan reclaimed the lead with an unassisted goal, as his shot from the left-wing circle flew past Fargo goalie Alan Lendak 6:42 into the second period, putting the Bucs ahead 2-1.
Jack Kernan extended the lead to 3-1, sending in a shot from the top of the crease. Kernan's 15th goal of the season, assisted by Zielinski, came 15:36 into the middle frame. Nathan Delladonna capped the scoring, notching his sixth goal of the season 19:31 into the second period. Forwards Harper Searles and Yaroslav Bryzgalov provided the assists, sealing the Bucs' 4-1 victory.
The Buccaneers head to Kearney, Neb., next weekend for back-to-back games against the Tri-City Storm. They open the series on Friday, Jan. 17, with a 7:05 p.m. puck drop at the Viaero Center, followed by a 6:05 p.m. start on Saturday, Jan. 18. The team returns home on Monday, Jan. 20, for a 3 p.m. matchup against the Omaha Lancers.
Single-game tickets for Buccaneers games at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex are available online at tickets.bucshockey.com or by calling (515) 278-2827 ext. 2103. For more information about ticket packages, including season and group outings, please contact (515) 278-2827.
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