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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: Bucs Face RoughRiders, Stampede, and Stars

February 12, 2026 - Game: Date: Time: Location: Cedar Rapids at Des Moines 2/13 7:05 p.m. MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Des Moines at Sioux Falls 2/14 6:05 p.m. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Lincoln at Des Moines 2/17 6:00 p.m. MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Results: Week of Feb. 6 Record: 2-0-0-0 Omaha (3) at Des Moines (6) on Feb. 6 Des Moines (4) at Omaha (0) on Feb. 7 Des Moines Top Scorers: Ryan Seelinger (F) - 41GP | 25G | 25A | 50P Blake Zielinski (F) - 34GP | 16G | 19A | 35P Riley Zupfer (F) - 41GP ... Full Story

Bucs Blank Lancers 4-0 for Weekend Sweep

February 12, 2026 - Ralston, Neb. - The Des Moines Buccaneers (17-18-3-4) rolled the Omaha Lancers (10-29-2-2) with a 4-0 victory Saturday night at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Bucs goalie Andrei Nikolaev (2-2-0-0) earned his first USHL shutout with 31 saves on the night. Bucs forward Ryan Seelinger has tallied back-to-back multi-goal nights against the Lancers, tallying two goals and an assist. The Bucs return home for a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Friday, February 13, at 7:05 p.m. at the MidAmerican En... Full Story

Bucs Announce Women in Sports Panelists

February 12, 2026 - West Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers are thrilled to host a Women in Sports panel Friday, February 6, from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Activities Room of the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. We are excited to highlight these women's career pathways, leadership lessons, and the impact they've had on the sports industry. Read more about our panelists: Jeriney Fulcher, Moderator Jeriney is one half of the Luke and Jeriney Morning Show on 93.3 KIOA. With a 20+ year career in radio, she has been in the Des Moines ... Full Story

Bucs Roll Lancers 6-3

February 12, 2026 - West Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Buccaneers (16-18-3-4) dominated the Omaha Lancers (10-28-2-2) in a 6-3 victory Friday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Bucs forward Rhys Wallin netted the game-winning goal and two assists on the night, as Owen Tylec and Ryan Seelinger also tallied multi-point games. The Bucs and Lancers faceoff again tomorrow night at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Lancers forward Lefty Markonidis opened the scoring of the contest just 2:19 into the first period, giving Omaha the... Full Story

• Weekend Preview: Bucs Face RoughRiders, Stampede, and Stars - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Blank Lancers 4-0 for Weekend Sweep - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Roll Lancers 6-3 - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Announce Women in Sports Panelists - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Split Weekend with 3-1 Win over Storm - February 12, 2026
  
• Bucs Take Frosty Cup Sweep with 3-2 OT Win - January 22, 2026
  
• Bucs Come Back for 4-3 OT Win vs Force - January 21, 2026
  
• Frosty Cup Preview: Bucs vs Force - January 21, 2026
  
• Kroll to Finish out Season with UMass Lowell - January 21, 2026
  
• Bucs Fall 4-1 to Fighting Saints - January 17, 2026
  
• Bucs Take 4-3 Win over Lancers in OT Thriller - January 16, 2026
  
• Weekend Preview: Road Test in Omaha, Home Battle vs Dubuque - January 15, 2026
  
• 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
  
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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

Tue., Feb 17	W	Lincoln 1 at Des Moines 4	Final
Sat., Feb 14	L	Des Moines 1 at Sioux Falls 4	Final
Fri., Feb 13	W	Cedar Rapids 2 at Des Moines 4	Final
Sat., Feb 7	W	Des Moines 4 at Omaha 0	Final
Fri., Feb 6	W	Omaha 3 at Des Moines 6	Final
Sun., Feb 1	W	Des Moines 3 at Tri-City 1	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
  

• Force lose second straight Frosty Cup game in OT - USHL Fargo Forum (January 23)
  
• Des Moines OT goal spoils Force's Frosty Cup opener - USHL Fargo Forum (January 22)
  
• 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)
  
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