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The Des Moines Buccaneers are a junior hockey team. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, they are a member of the United States Hockey League.

Jenson's Hat Trick Lifts Bucs Past Phantoms 7-3

September 17, 2026 - CHICAGO, Ill. - The Des Moines Buccaneers (2-0-0-0) pick up four points at the USHL Fall Classic with a 7-3 victory over the Youngstown Phantoms (0-1-0-0) Wednesday afternoon at USG Arena. A second period hat trick for Mason Jenson powered the Bucs to a four-goal lead by the end of the middle frame. Both teams faced 23 shots on net, with Des Moines goalie Kimi Saffran (1-0-0-0) earning his first win of the season with 20 saves. Bucs forward Bradley Whang opened the scoring of the game 4:29 into the middle frame, picking u... Full Story

Bucs Start Season with 4-1 Victory over Lumberjacks

September 16, 2026 - CHICAGO, Ill. - The Des Moines Buccaneers (1-0-0-0) took a 4-1 win over the Muskegon Lumberjacks (0-1-0-0) in the opening game of the 2026-27 USHL Fall Classic. Defenseman Becker Wenkus scored the game-winning goal with a shot from the left-wing circle early in the second period. Forwards Joey Argentina and Riley Zupfer each tallied two points in the victory. Bucs goaltender Jon Kavcic (1-0-0-0) backstopped the victory with 32 saves on 33 shots. The Bucs finish out their Fall Classic week with a 12:00 p.m. puck drop against ... Full Story

Weekend Preview: Bucs Face Lumberjacks, Phantoms at Fall Classic

September 16, 2026 - Game: Date: Time: Location: Des Moines at Muskegon 9/16 12:00 p.m. USG Arena Youngstown at Des Moines 9/17 12:00 p.m. USG Arena Des Moines Roster Des Moines Players to Watch Riley Zupfer - Forward - 2008 - Woodbury, Minn. - Univ. of Notre Dame Jakub Dubravík - Forward - 2007 - Žilina, SVK - Uncommitted Becker Wenkus - Defenseman - 2009 - Edina, Minn. - Uncommitted Eli Bimmerle - Forward - 2010 - Bartonville, Texas - Uncommitted Henry Major - Forward - 2007 - Skaneateles, N.Y. - Cornell ... Full Story

Bucs Acquire Greeder in Trade with Fargo

September 15, 2026 - WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Fargo Force, acquiring defenseman Graham Greeder and affiliate forward McCoy Kurtz. Trade Details: Des Moines receives Fargo receives Graham Greeder, D, 2006 McCoy Kurtz, F, 2008 (AP) 2027 Phase I Rd 7 Drew Kortan, D, 2010 2027 Phase II Rd 2 2027 Phase I Rd 3 Greeder is a 2006-born defenseman who spent the 2025-26 season with the Force, putting up 14P (5G, 9A) in 58GP last season. The Columbus, Minn., native played three... Full Story

• Jenson's Hat Trick Lifts Bucs Past Phantoms 7-3 - September 17, 2026
  
• Bucs Start Season with 4-1 Victory over Lumberjacks - September 16, 2026
  
• Weekend Preview: Bucs Face Lumberjacks, Phantoms at Fall Classic - September 16, 2026
  
• Bucs Acquire Greeder in Trade with Fargo - September 15, 2026
  
• Bucs Welcome Emily Reynolds as Skating Coach - August 20, 2026
  
• 2026-27 Single Game Tickets on Sale Now - August 20, 2026
  
• Bucs Welcome Connor Gagnon as Assistant General Manager - August 11, 2026
  
• Bucs Reacquire Koering in Trade with Tri-City - July 31, 2026
  
• Bucs Welcome David Driscoll as Senior Advisor, Player Development & Sports Performance - July 29, 2026
  
• Bucs Announce 2026-27 Promotional Schedule - July 28, 2026
  
• Bucs Announce Addition of Hockey Analytics Department - July 21, 2026
  
• Bucs Complete 2026 USHL Draft - June 30, 2026
  
• Zielinski Goes 80th Overall in NHL Draft - June 30, 2026
  
• Bucs Acquire Jenson in Trade with Tri-City - June 30, 2026
  
• Jake Francis Announced as Clarky Award Finalist - June 30, 2026
  
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Des Moines Buccaneers forward Harrison Roy (Michaela Schnetter/Des Moines Buccaneers)
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League: United States Hockey League
Home: Des Moines, Iowa
Website: Des Moines Buccaneers site
Schedule: Full Des Moines Buccaneers Schedule
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Thu., Sep 17	W	Youngstown 3 at Des Moines 7	Final
Wed., Sep 16	W	Des Moines 4 at Muskegon 1	Final
Sat., Apr 11	L	Lincoln 6 at Des Moines 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Fri., Apr 10	L	Lincoln 8 at Des Moines 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Thu., Apr 9	W	Lincoln 2 at Des Moines 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 4	W	Sioux City 2 at Des Moines 6	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Des Moines Buccaneers:

• Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Cubs (IL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Wild (AHL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Wolves (G League) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Pro Iowa (USL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  

• JUNIOR HOCKEY: Black Hawks down Des Moines in exhibition - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (September 12)
  
• VIDEO: Blake Zielinski at the 2026 NHL Draft - USHL YouTube (June 25)
  
• VIDEO: Dayne Beuker Highlights - USHL YouTube (June 9)
  
• VIDEO: Blake Zielinski Highlights: Ranked 51 in NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings - USHL YouTube (June 1)
  
• Farewell to the 'Madhouse on Hickman' | Buccaneer's Arena closes doors - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (April 28)
  
• Buccaneer arena closes doors, citing substantial upkeep of facilities - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (April 24)
  
• Lincoln Stars survive USHL playoffs first round, now face top-seeded Sioux Falls - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (April 13)
  
• VIDEO: Clark Cup Playoffs First Round: Lincoln Stars 6, Des Moines Buccaneers 3 - USHL YouTube (April 11)
  
• VIDEO: Clark Cup Playoffs First Round: Lincoln Stars 8, Des Moines Buccaneers 4 - USHL YouTube (April 10)
  
• VIDEO: Clark Cup Playoffs First Round: Des Moines Buccaneers 3, Lincoln Stars 2 - USHL YouTube (April 9)
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers to host playoff series vs. Lincoln Stars - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (April 9)
  
• Five different skaters score as Des Moines beats Force - USHL Fargo Forum (March 22)
  
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