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Des Moines Adds Forward Fafrak and Defenseman Starikov

January 10, 2019 - DES MOINES, IA - Des Moines has added forward Milos Fafrak (1999) and defenseman Lev Starikov (2000) to the active roster. Fafrak is fresh off of representing his home country Slovakia at the 2019 World Junior Championship in Vancouver. "Fafrak brings experience, skill and size to our lineup," GM Tom Mannino said. "He competes hard and uses his body well. We are excited to welcome him to the Buccaneers Organization." Last season, Fafrak played for the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL After being selected by them in the 1st... Full Story

Lebster Named USHL Forward of the Week

January 8, 2019 - DES MOINES, IA - Des Moines has acquired forward Michael Mancinelli (2001) and a 2nd and 5th Round Phase II Draft Pick from Fargo in return for Kaden Bohlsen (2001) and Michael Kesselring (2000). "We want to thank Michael Kesselring and Kaden Bohlsen for their hard work and service to the Des Moines Buccaneer organization and community," GM Tom Mannino said. "Both have a bright future and we wish them the best of luck moving forward. We also welcome Michael to the Bucs family, and are excited to see his offensive impact o... Full Story

Forward Lebster Named USHL Forward of the Week

December 31, 2018 - The United States Hockey League announced Reed Lebster as USHL Forward of the Week earlier today. Lebster recorded five points in two games last week, including a four-point performance on Thursday. Lebster scored twice and dished out a pair of assists in Des Moines' 5-2 victory over the Omaha Lancers on Thursday before scoring his third goal and recording his fifth point of the weekend on Saturday against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. With his five-point weekend, the University of Massachusetts commit is close to averagi... Full Story

Reilly and Gislason Named to USHL Top Prospects Game Staff

December 20, 2018 - CHICAGO - Head Coach Gene Reilly and Broadcaster Ben Gislason were named to the 2019 USHL Top Prospect Game staff, announced earlier this morning by the USHL. Des Moines tied with Sioux Falls for most organization members of any USHL team taking part in the event, including both players and staff. Reilly will be one of two Assistant Coaches for Team West, which has five Bucs named to the roster in Kaden Bohlsen, Matt Brown, Brady Meyer, Tyler Paquette and Kirby Proctor. "I am honored to be selected for this game," R... Full Story

• Des Moines Adds Forward Fafrak and Defenseman Starikov - January 10, 2019
  
• Lebster Named USHL Forward of the Week - January 8, 2019
  
• Forward Lebster Named USHL Forward of the Week - December 31, 2018
  
• Reilly and Gislason Named to USHL Top Prospects Game Staff - December 20, 2018
  
• Forward Lebster Commits to UMass Amherst - December 12, 2018
  
• Walsh Named USHL Forward of the Week - December 10, 2018
  
• Forward Russell Commits to Brown University - December 7, 2018
  
• Five Bucs Named to 2018 USHL Top Prospects Game Roster - December 6, 2018
  
• Forward Walsh Commits to Northeastern University - November 28, 2018
  
• Defenseman Henrikson Commits to Lake Superior State - November 27, 2018
  
• Forward St. Onge Commits to Alaska Anchorage - November 26, 2018
  
• Defenseman Proctor Commits to Nebraska Omaha - November 19, 2018
  
• Roman Durny Named USHL Goaltender of the Week - November 5, 2018
  
• Bucs Announce Hiring of NHL Alum and Olympian Corey Millen as Assistant Coach - October 19, 2018
  
• Bucs' Center Welsher Commits to Merrimack - October 19, 2018
  
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Fri., Jan 18		Omaha at Des Moines	8:05 p.m.
Sat., Jan 12	L	Omaha 5 at Des Moines 4	Final (SO)
Fri., Jan 11	W	Des Moines 4 at Lincoln 1	Final
Thu., Jan 10	W	Des Moines 4 at Lincoln 2	Final
Sat., Jan 5	L	Des Moines 2 at Sioux Falls 3	Final
Fri., Jan 4	W	Dubuque 3 at Des Moines 6	Final
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• Lancers snap six-game losing streak with shootout win - USHL Omaha World-Herald (January 13)
• Stars shake up lines but fall to Des Moines - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (January 12)
• Despite a plethora of chances, Stars fall to Des Moines at Ice Box - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (January 11)
• Stampede Stop Bucs, 3-2 At PREMIER Center - USHL KELO (January 6)
• Stampede Knock Off Des Moines - USHL KELO (January 6)
• USHL: Fighting Saints vs. Des Moines - USHL Telegraph Herald (January 5)
• Buccaneer barrage in third period too much for Omaha Lancers - USHL Omaha World-Herald (December 28)
• Stampede's Win Streak Snapped In Des Moines - USHL KELO (December 19)
• Stars rally late, but come up short - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (December 9)
• Stampede Power Past Des Moines, 5-3 - USHL KELO (December 2)
• Musketeers score late to upend Des Moines - USHL Sioux City Journal (November 25)
• Power play: Stars can't hold lead, fall to Bucs - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (November 24)
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