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Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Notes

October 30, 2013 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
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Series History with the Green Bay Gamblers

The Buccaneers lost both of their games against Green Bay last season, dropping a 9-0 decision in Wisconsin and a 4-2 game at home. Former Buccaneer Kevin Irwin scored three goals against his former team.

Since 2002-2003, Des Moines is 23-31-4 vs. Green Bay with playoff matchups included.

Karty Streaking

Third year veteran Tanner Karty is on a four-game point streak which is a season-high for the Buccaneers. In 91 career games, Karty has 41 points (22g, 19a).

Hitting the Road

The Buccaneers are in the midst of a stretch where they are playing eight of nine games on the road dating back to Oct. 11. So far, Des Moines is 3-2-1, earning seven out of 12 possible points, during this period

Uchyn Returns

Second-year forward Roman Uchyn is expected to make his season debut this weekend after being sidelined with an upper-body injury. The Elgin, IL native joined the Buccaneers in December of last season after starting the season with Corpus Christi of the North American Hockey League and went on to finish with 12pts (4g, 8a) and 83 PIM in 35 games.

Interestingly, Uchyn made his USHL debut last season at Green Bay

Godbout Wearing Stars and Stripes

Rookie forward Marcel Godbout has been named to the Team USA squad that will participate in the World Junior A Challenge Nov. 4-Nov. 10 in Nova Scotia. Godbout is the first Buccaneer to be named to the team since 2011.

He is a native of Centerline, MI and a Michigan State recruit.

He will miss the Buccaneers' first four games in November.

Ruck Stopping the Puck

Ryan Ruck has won each of his last three starts and is 3-0-1 in his last four starts. The native of California hasn't allowed more than three goals against in any of his last four starts.

Second Period Success

In their last four games, the Buccaneers have outscored their opponents 7-3 in the second period.

Moving over .500%

With a pair of wins this weekend, the Buccaneers would move to 6-5-1 (.550%) and above .500% for the first time since they were 15-14-1 on Dec. 28th of last season.

Versus the East

The Buccaneers are 2-1 versus the Eastern Conference. Last season, Des Moines was 9-11-2 against the East.

Shorty!

Tanner Karty's short-handed goal during the second period last Saturday was not only the first this season for the Buccaneers, but their first at home since Gasper Kopitar netted one vs. Sioux City on Feb. 25, 2012.

No Fighting

The Buccaneers have had just five fighting majors assessed this season. After setting a franchise record with 1,570 PIM last season, the Buccaneers have only been assessed 180 minutes this season, ranking seventh in the league.

Elder Statesman

Third-year Buccaneer Tanner Karty is expected to play in his 92nd and 93rd games this weekend.

Barring any missed games, he would reach his 100th career game on Dec. 29th at Chicago.

Since the start of 2009-2010, only eight players have appeared in at least 100 games with the Buccaneers. Cal Decowski (130), Austin Coldwell (117), Mitch Cain (116), Ethan Prow (115), Gasper Kopitar (107), Patrick Kirtland (106), Luke Voltin (104), Anthony Greco (100)

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