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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.

Weekend Preview: Double-Header vs Chicago

October 2, 2025 - Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: Oct. 3 - 5 Game: Date: Time: Location: Chicago at Des Moines 10/3 7:05 p.m. MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Chicago at Des Moines 10/4 6:05 p.m. MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Results: Week of Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 Record: 0-1-0-0 Des Moines (2) at Waterloo (5) on Sept. 27 Des Moines Top Scorers: Ryan Seelinger (F) - 3GP | 3G | 0A | 3P Ryland Randle (D) - 2GP | 0G | 2A | 2P Keaton Orrey (D) - 2GP | 0G | 2A | 2P Des Moines Goaltenders: Max Weilandt - 2... Full Story

Bucs Fall, 5-2, at Waterloo

September 27, 2025 - Waterloo, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers (1-2-0-0) fell to the Waterloo Black Hawks (1-1-0-1) Saturday night at Young Arena. Waterloo's three-goal second period produced a 4-1 deficit that the Bucs could not overcome. Black Hawks forward Travis Lefere saw 3P (1G, 2A) on the night. Waterloo goalie Phileas Lachat (1-0-0-1) stopped 22 of 24 Buccaneers shots in the victory. Waterloo forward and captain Brock Schultz tallied the first goal of the game just 45 seconds into the opening frame as his shot from the center of the ... Full Story

One-Game Weekend in Waterloo

September 25, 2025 - Game: Date: Time: Location: Des Moines at Waterloo 9/27 6:35 p.m. Young Arena Results: Week of Sept. 19 - 25 Record: 1-1-0-0 Cedar Rapids (3) at Des Moines (2) on Sept. 19 Des Moines (4) at Tri-City (1) on Sept. 20 Des Moines Top Scorers: Ryan Seelinger (F) - 2GP | 2G | 0A | 2P Ryland Randle (D) - 2GP | 0G | 2A | 2P Blake Zielinski (F) - 2GP | 0G | 2A | 2P Des Moines Goaltenders: Max Weilandt - 2GP | 1-1-0-0 | 2.01 GAA | 0.915 SV% Bucs Notes: Bucs forwards Ryan Seelinger and Blake Zielinsk... Full Story

Bucs Dominate Storm for 4-1 Victory

September 20, 2025 - Cranberry Township, Pa. - The Des Moines Buccaneers (1-1-0) took a dominant 4-1 win over the Tri-City Storm (0-2-0) Saturday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pa. Bucs forward Ryan Seelinger's game-winner was one of his two goals in the second period that catapulted the Bucs to victory. Forward Blake Zielinski and defenseman Ryland Randle tallied two assists each on the night. Bucs goalie Max Weilandt (1-1-0) stopped 24 of 25 Tri-City shots in the win, outdueling Storm goalie Owen Nelson (0-1-0)... Full Story

• Weekend Preview: Double-Header vs Chicago - October 2, 2025
  
• Bucs Fall, 5-2, at Waterloo - September 27, 2025
  
• One-Game Weekend in Waterloo - September 25, 2025
  
• Bucs Dominate Storm for 4-1 Victory - September 20, 2025
  
• Bucs Fall 2-3 to Cedar Rapids in Opening Game - September 20, 2025
  
• Bucs Acquire Zidlicky in Trade with Youngstown - September 15, 2025
  
• Bucs Acquire Mikel in Trade with Cedar Rapids - September 12, 2025
  
• Bucs Acquire Randle in Trade with Green Bay - September 8, 2025
  
• Bucs Welcome Cj Motte as Goaltending Coach - August 28, 2025
  
• 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
  
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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., Oct 4		Chicago at Des Moines	7:05 p.m.
Fri., Oct 3		Chicago at Des Moines	8:05 p.m.
Sat., Sep 27	L	Des Moines 2 at Waterloo 5	Final
Sat., Sep 20	W	Des Moines 4 at Tri-City 1 (Cranberry Township, PA)	Final
Fri., Sep 19	L	Cedar Rapids 3 at Des Moines 2 (Cranberry Township, PA)	Final
Sat., Apr 12	W	Sioux City 1 at Des Moines 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
  

• Junior Hockey: Black Hawks win home opener over Des Moines - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (September 28)
  
• PHOTOS hosted Des Moines in home opener - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (September 28)
  
• Cedar Rapids RoughRiders beat Des Moines in USHL regular-season opener - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 20)
  
• VIDEO: Blake Zielinski Discusses Upcoming Season - USHL YouTube (August 28)
  
• 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)
  
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