Bucs Host Lancers and Storm for Opening Weekend
Published on October 1, 2026 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
Game: Date: Time: Location:
Omaha at Des Moines 10/2 7:05 p.m. MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Tri-City at Des Moines 10/3 6:05 p.m. MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Results: Week of Sep. 25 Record: 2-0-0-0
Des Moines (4) at Omaha (2) on Sep. 25
Des Moines (3) at Omaha (2) on Sep. 26
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Joseph Argentina (F) - 4GP | 4G | 5A | 9P
Riley Zupfer (F) - 4GP | 2G | 5A | 7P
Mason Jenson (F) - 4GP | 4G | 1A | 5P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 2GP | 2-0-0-0 | 1.50 GAA | 0.951 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 2GP | 2-0-0-0 | 2.50 GAA | 0.872 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
Three Bucs rank in the top ten in scoring in the USHL, Joseph Argentina (4-5-9) at second, Riley Zupfer (2-5-7) at fourth, and Mason Jenson (4-1-5) at ninth through four games played each.
Jon Kavcic ranks second among USHL goaltenders with a 2-0-0-0 record, .951 SV%, and 1.50 GAA
Christopher Pinko ranks second among USHL rookies in scoring with five assists through his first four games played.
Luke Norcross recently announced his commitment to play NCAA DI hockey at Brown University.
The Bucs are one of two undefeated teams remaining in the USHL, with a 4-0-0-0 record, 1-0-0-0 at home and 3-0-0-0 on the road.
OMAHA
Team Comparison
Des Moines Omaha
Overall Record
4-0-0-0
1-3-0-0
Home Record
1-0-0-0
0-3-0-0
Away Record
3-0-0-0 1-0-0-0
Goals For
18
12
Goals Against
8
16
PP%
5.9%
18.8%
PK%
94.1%
93.3%
Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines (4) at Omaha (2) on Sep. 25
Des Moines (3) at Omaha (2) on Sep. 26
Omaha at Des Moines on Oct. 2
Omaha at Des Moines on Jan. 2
Omaha at Des Moines on Mar. 27
Record: 2-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 2-0-0
Omaha Top Scorers:
Yegor Kim (F) - 4GP | 3G | 2A | 5P
Rylan Bydal (F) - 4GP | 1G | 3A | 4P
Tommy Spencer (F) - 4GP | 2G | 1A | 3P
Omaha Goaltenders:
Anthony Sciere - 2GP | 1-1-0-0 | 3.02 GAA | .898 SV%
Nils Roberts Maurins - 2GP | 0-2-0-0 | 4.63 GAA | .839 SV%
Lancers Notes:
The Bucs swept their heated weekend in Omaha with 4-2 and 3-2 wins over the Lancers. The Lancers led almost the entirety of Saturday's game, but the Bucs were able to comeback late in the final frame.
TRI-CITY
Team Comparison
Des Moines Tri-City
Overall Record
4-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
Home Record
1-0-0-0
2-1-0-0
Away Record
3-0-0-0 0-1-0-0
Goals For
18
17
Goals Against
8
15
PP%
5.9%
20.0%
PK%
94.1%
92.6%
Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Tri-City at Des Moines on Oct. 3
Des Moines at Tri-City on Jan. 20
Tri-City at Des Moines on Jan. 21
Des Moines at Tri-City on Mar. 19
Des Moines at Tri-City on Mar. 20
Record: 0-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0
Tri-City Top Scorers:
Aleksandr Sokolov (F) - 4GP | 6G | 0A | 6P
Dylan Krayer (F) - 4GP | 2G | 3A | 5P
Samuel Courtemanche (F) - 4GP | 2G | 2A | 4P
Tri-City Goaltenders:
Quinn Beumer - 2GP | 1-1-0-0 | 3.00 GAA | .909 SV%
Ryan Denes - 2GP | 1-1-0-0 | 4.01 GAA | .881 SV%
Storm Notes:
Aleksandr Sokolov leads the USHL in goals with 6G through four games played.
The Storm have three rookies on the top-five scoring among rookies leaderboard. Samuel Courtemanche (2-2-4) ranks third, Matthew Krayer (1-3-4) and Jackson Smith (1-3-4) are tied for fourth.
Tri-City split their home weekend against the Sioux Falls Stampede.
Next Home Games: October 2 & 3
The Bucs' first homestand of the 2026-27 season will take place October 2 & 3 at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. October 2 is the home opener, featuring a schedule magnet giveaway, Fireball Friday ($3 off Fireball drinks), Kwik Star Friday (BOGO tickets with Kwik Star receipt), and 2-for-1 beer night. October 3 is Kids' Opening Day, featuring a hat & mitten toss, Signature Saturday, and Tito's Saturday ($3 off Tito's drinks). Don't miss out on the action! Buy your tickets here.
Purchase your new merchandise from the Bucs Galley today!
United States Hockey League Stories from October 1, 2026
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- Bucs Host Lancers and Storm for Opening Weekend - Des Moines Buccaneers
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