Bucs Fall to Force 3-2 in OT
Published on October 18, 2025 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
Fargo, N.D. - The Des Moines Buccaneers (3-2-2-2) fell in back-to-back overtime losses to the Fargo Force (5-1-0-1) with a 3-2 final score Saturday night at Scheels Arena. Force forward Jacob Sagadin buried a breakaway chance 2:00 into the extra period to end the contest. Bucs goalie Max Weilandt (3-2-2-2) stopped 31 of 33 Force shots in the overtime loss, battling Force goalie Ajay White (4-0-0-1), who stopped 24 Bucs shots on goal. The Bucs now head to Sioux Falls for a Sunday evening puck drop against the Stampede at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
Force forward Bryce Mattern opened the scoring of the match 12:08 into the opening frame, assisted by Luke McNamara, to give Fargo the inital 1-0 lead.
After a scoreless second period, Patrick Nolan doubled the Force lead with an unassisted goal 8:36 into the third period. Bucs forward Theo Kiss tallied the first goal for Des Moines at 16:36, burying a pass from Nate Delladonna for his first goal of the season. Kiss' goal at 16:26 was also assisted by Joseph Argentina, bringing the score to 2-1. Argentina netted his fourth goal of the season at 19:23, sending the contest into overtime.
A breakaway chance for Force forward Jacob Sagadin ended the match 2:00 into overtime, showing a final score of 3-2.
The Bucs finish out their three-in-three weekend in Sioux Falls with a 4:05 p.m. matchup Sunday, Oct. 19, 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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