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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.

Bucs Announce 2025-26 Promo Schedule

July 22, 2025 - Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers play 29 games at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex during the 2025-26 season. View the promo schedule page here! Some fan-favorite theme nights with specialty jerseys are making their return for the 2025-26 season. Bucs Fight Cancer, presented by The Iowa Clinic, is December 13th. The annual Des Moines Barkaneers night, presented by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Tito's Vodka, will take place on February 13th. The annual Guns 'n' Hoses game, featuring a faceoff between... Full Story

Bucs Welcome Addison DeBoer as Asst GM and Dir of Scouting

July 17, 2025 - Des Moines, Iowa - The Buccaneers are excited to announce Addison DeBoer as Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. The 2025-26 season marks DeBoer's eighth year with the Buccaneers organization as a scout, and we look forward to his continued impact in a larger role as we strengthen our hockey operations team. "We're thrilled to welcome Addison DeBoer as our new Assistant General Manager," said Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations Derek Damon. "Addison is a tremendous person who brings years of experie... Full Story

Bucs Complete Two Trades, Acquire Wallin and Tylec

July 13, 2025 - Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have made two trades this week, acquiring forwards in exchange for draft picks from the Tri-City Storm and Chicago Steel: TRADE WITH TRI-CITY BUCS RECEIVE Rhys Wallin, F, 2005 STORM RECEIVE 2026 Phase I Rd 5 2026 Phase II Rd 5 Wallin is a Wayzata, Minn., native, who tallied 12P (6G, 6A) in 42GP with the Storm last season. He is committed to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. "We're thrilled to add Rhys Wallin to the Des Moines Buccaneers," Head Coach... Full Story

Bucs Acquire Wallin in Trade with Tri-City

July 12, 2025 - Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Tri-City Storm, acquiring Rhys Wallin (F, 2005) in exchange for 2026 Phase I Rd 5 and Phase II Rd 5 picks. Wallin is a Wayzata, Minn., native, who tallied 12P (6G, 6A) in 42GP with the Storm last season. He is committed to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. "We're thrilled to add Rhys Wallin to the Des Moines Buccaneers," said Head Coach & President of Hockey Operations Derek Damon. "At 6'3" and with his experience in the league, he bri... Full Story

• Bucs Announce 2025-26 Promo Schedule - July 22, 2025
  
• Bucs Welcome Addison DeBoer as Asst GM and Dir of Scouting - July 17, 2025
  
• Bucs Complete Two Trades, Acquire Wallin and Tylec - July 13, 2025
  
• Bucs Acquire Wallin in Trade with Tri-City - July 12, 2025
  
• Bucs Billet Mom Travels to NHL Draft - July 1, 2025
  
• Kevan Goes Second Round in 2025 NHL Draft - June 28, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers 2025-26 Season Schedule Announced - June 24, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers and DMU Team up for Athletic Training Partnership - June 10, 2025
  
• Bucs Forward Ben Kevan Selected for 2025 NHL Scouting Combine - June 2, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Welcome Kevin Schmidt as New Associate Head Coach and Director of Player Development - May 23, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Welcome Kevin Schmidt as New Associate Head Coach and Director of Player Development - May 23, 2025
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Welcome Derek Damon as New Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations - May 12, 2025
  
• Bucs Complete 2025 USHL Draft - May 7, 2025
  
• A Bright Future Ahead - May 4, 2025
  
• Blake Zielinski Named to All-USHL Rookie Second Team - April 28, 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
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Sat., Apr 12	W	Sioux City 1 at Des Moines 4	Final
Fri., Apr 11	W	Omaha 2 at Des Moines 4	Final
Fri., Apr 4	W	Cedar Rapids 2 at Des Moines 3	Final
Sat., Mar 29	L	Des Moines 2 at Lincoln 6	Final
Fri., Mar 28	L	Team USA 8 at Des Moines 4	Final
Tue., Mar 25	L	Waterloo 4 at Des Moines 3	Final (OT)
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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
  

• VIDEO: New Jersey Devils Prospect Ben Kevan Reflects on Time in Des Moines - USHL YouTube (June 30)
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers Announce 2025-26 Schedule - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (June 25)
  
• Des Moines Buccaneers hire Derek Damon as head coach - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (May 14)
  
• Coach/GM Derek Damon leaving Iowa Heartlander for job in the United States Hockey League - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (May 13)
  
• Lincoln Stars blitz Des Moines early to snap three-game losing streak - USHL Lincoln Journal Star (March 30)
  
• Sioux City Musketeers falls to Des Moines Buccaneers - USHL Sioux City Journal (February 10)
  
• Muskies stay hot against Bucs behind Urban in net - USHL Sioux City Journal (January 26)
  
• Storm sweep weekend set with Des Moines - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 19)
  
• Trio of Storm third period goals power Tri-City to 6-4 Friday night victory over Des Moine - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 18)
  
• HIGHLIGHTS: Force get swept by Des Moines in 4-1 defeat - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 12)
  
• HIGHLIGHTS: Force fall to Des Moines 2-1 in first home game of 2025 - USHL NewsBreak - Des Moines (January 11)
  
• Area sports roundup for Friday, Jan. 10 - USHL Fargo Forum (January 11)
  
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