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USHL Des Moines Buccaneers

Bucs Pull out 2-1 Win at Fargo

January 11, 2025 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release


FARGO, N.D. - The Des Moines Buccaneers (14-15-2, 30 pts.) defeated the Fargo Force (19-9-2-2, 42 pts.) 2-1 Friday night at Scheels Arena. Des Moines forwards Yaroslav Bryzgalov and Blake Zielinski scored just 2:39 apart in the second period to secure the victory for the Bucs. Each team recorded 34 shots on goal, but Des Moines goalie Max Weilandt (8-4-1) made 33 saves, outdueling Force goalie Alan Lendak (13-4-0-1), who stopped 32 shots in the defeat. The Bucs return to Scheels Arena on Saturday night for a 6:05 p.m. faceoff against the Force.

After a scoreless first period, Bucs forward Yaroslav Bryzgalov sent his own rebound through the five-hole to open the scoring 6:21 into the middle frame. Defenseman Connor Bewick and forward Aiden Grossklaus assisted on Bryzgalov's sixth goal of the season, putting Des Moines ahead 1-0. Forward Jack Kernan's centering pass to Blake Zielinski resulted in a goal, extending the Bucs' advantage to 2-0 at the 9:00 mark of the second period. Defenseman Ryan Kroll also picked up an assist on Zielinski's fourth goal of the year.

Just 1:33 into the final period, Fargo forward Peter Cisar capped the scoring with his eighth goal of the season from the bottom of the right-wing circle. Forward Eero Butella provided the lone assist on the goal, bringing the final score to 2-1.

The Des Moines Buccaneers take the ice again at Scheels Arena on Saturday, Jan. 11, for another faceoff against the Fargo Force at 6:05 p.m. The Bucs return home for a weekday game on Monday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m. to host the Omaha Lancers.

Single-game tickets to see the Buccaneers play 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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