Thorp Commits to Minnesota State Mankato
November 22, 2024 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
URBANDALE, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers, proud USHL affiliate, announced today that defenseman Gus Thorp has committed to play collegiately at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Thorp, 17, has made 11 appearances for the Buccaneers this season and has yet to record his first point. The 6-foot-2, 201-pound defenseman potted ten goals and 22 assists for 32 points at Chippewa Falls High School in Wisconsin during the 2023-24 season.
"Gus is one of those special players in today's game, in that he not only recognizes who he is as a player but embraces it wholeheartedly," said Head Coach Matt Curley. "With that, Minnesota State is getting a quality young man who embodies all of the characteristics you want in a student-athlete. He will be a great Maverick. Congratulations Thorpy!"
Thorp becomes the 19th member of the Des Moines Buccaneers to commit to an NCAA program.
The Buccaneers welcome the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Nov. 15. The Bucs will celebrate Military Appreciation Night with the 7 p.m. faceoff at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Buccaneers will don specialty military-styled jerseys which will be available after the game via a live auction. All service members will receive a BOGO ticket with a valid military ID or use the Promo code VET online.
It's also a Fareway Friday - bring a Fareway receipt to receive a BOGO at the Bucs box office. The game also features the Dupaco Cowbell Cup. Fans 21 and over, may take advantage of select two-for-one adult beverages (some restrictions apply).
Single-game tickets to see the Buccaneers play at the Mid-American 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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