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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.

Zielinski Ranked in NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

January 12, 2026 - West Des Moines, Iowa - Des Moines Buccaneers forward Blake Zielinski has been ranked 56th among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. Zielinski was listed as a B-rated player on the NHLCS preliminary players to watch list ahead of the 2025-26 season. Zielinski has gained experience on the international stage this year, competing and winning gold with Team USA at both the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the World Junior "A" Challenge. So far this season, he has come in at al... Full Story

Bucs Drop Game Two in Youngstown 4-1

January 10, 2026 - Youngstown, Ohio - The Des Moines Buccaneers (10-16-3-4) fell to the Youngstown Phantoms (25-8-2-1) in a 4-1 contest Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. Phantoms forward Evan Jardine led the Youngstown offense with the game-winning goalie early in the second period and an empty-net goal to cap off the scoring in the third. Youngstown goalie Tobias Trejbal (16-5-2-0) backstopped the Phantoms win, stopping 20 of 21 Buccaneers shots. Bucs goalie Andrei Nikolayev (0-1-0-0) suffered the loss with 21 saves. The Bucs look ahead t... Full Story

Bucs Come up One Short in Youngstown, 4-3

January 9, 2026 - Youngstown, Ohio - The Des Moines Buccaneers (10-15-3-4) fell to the Youngstown Phantoms (24-8-2-1) in a tight 4-3 matchup Friday night at the Covelli Centre. An even-keeled contest for the clubs, Youngstown's Jack Hextall found a wide-open back door for the game-winning goal late in the final frame. Both goaltenders faced 26 shots on net, Phantoms' Tobias Trejbal (16-5-2-0) backstopping the win with 23 saves and Alan Lendak (6-8-0-0) ending the night with 22 saves. The Bucs face the Phantoms once more Saturday, Jan. 10, at ... Full Story

Bucs Complete Trade with Chicago, Acquire Major

January 9, 2026 - WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Chicago Steel, acquiring 2007-born forward Henry Major. Trade Details: Des Moines receives Chicago receives Henry Major, F, 2007 2026 Phase II 2nd (SF) 2026 Phase II 4th (CHI) 2026 Phase II 6th (DM) Ryland Rooney, F, 2009 Major is a 2007-born defenseman out of Skaneateles, N.Y., in his second season with the Steel. Prior to competing in the USHL, Major played for the Bishop Kearney Selects, tallying 106P (49G, 57A) in 58GP.... Full Story

• Zielinski Ranked in NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings - January 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Drop Game Two in Youngstown 4-1 - January 10, 2026
  
• Bucs Come up One Short in Youngstown, 4-3 - January 9, 2026
  
• Bucs Complete Trade with Chicago, Acquire Major - January 9, 2026
  
• Weekend Preview: Bucs Face Phantoms - January 8, 2026
  
• Bucs Complete Trade with Muskegon, Acquire Dexheimer and Koering - January 7, 2026
  
• Gamblers Inch Past Bucs 2-1 - January 4, 2026
  
• Bucs Roll Gamblers, 6-2 - January 3, 2026
  
• Bucs Battle to OT, Fall, 5-4, to Stampede - January 2, 2026
  
• Bucs Fall to Hawks 4-1 - December 31, 2025
  
• Weekend Preview: Bucs Battle Black Hawks, Stampede, and Gamblers - December 31, 2025
  
• Zielinski Selected for Chipotle All-American Game - December 29, 2025
  
• Bucs Front Office Holiday Hours - December 29, 2025
  
• Bucs Complete Trade with Fargo, Acquire Lendak - December 29, 2025
  
• Weilandt to Finish out Season with Northern Michigan - December 29, 2025
  
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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 Statistics: Full Des Moines Buccaneers Statistics

Sat., Jan 10	L	Des Moines 1 at Youngstown 4	Final
Fri., Jan 9	L	Des Moines 3 at Youngstown 4	Final
Sun., Jan 4	L	Green Bay 2 at Des Moines 1	Final
Sat., Jan 3	W	Green Bay 2 at Des Moines 6	Final
Fri., Jan 2	L	Sioux Falls 5 at Des Moines 4	Final (OT)
Wed., Dec 31	L	Des Moines 1 at Waterloo 4	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
  

• Hextall scores game-winner, Phantoms hold off Buccaneers - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (January 10)
  
• Gamblers' historic win streak meets the end of the road in Des Moines - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 5)
  
• Junior Hockey: Black Hawks trip up Des Moines, finish December 4-3-1 - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (January 2)
  
• Four players score to help Storm down Bucs - USHL Kearney Daily Hub (December 29)
  
• Days after being traded in the USHL, Alan Lendak keeps Slovakia afloat in WJC opener - USHL Fargo Forum (December 27)
  
• Force trade goaltender Alan Lendak, draft pick to Des Moines - USHL Fargo Forum (December 24)
  
• Black Hawks skate past Des Moines in mid-week game - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (December 10)
  
• VIDEO: The U-Show: Keaton Orrey Interview - USHL YouTube (October 27)
  
• Force sneak past Des Moines in OT - USHL Fargo Forum (October 19)
  
• McNamara's OT goal lifts Force over Des Moines - USHL Fargo Forum (October 18)
  
• USHL: Muskie comeback bid falls short against Des Moines - USHL Sioux City Journal (October 14)
  
• VIDEO: The U-Show: Thaddeus McMahon, Landon Hafele Interviews - USHL YouTube (October 13)
  
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