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10/17 vs fargo
Marissa Shiock | @framesbymarissa

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BUCS BATTLE TO OT, FALL 3-2 IN FARGO

Fargo, N.D. — The Des Moines Buccaneers (3-2-1-2) fell 3-2 in overtime to the Fargo Force (4-1-0-1) Friday night at Scheels Arena. Force forward Luke McNamara ended the game just 32 seconds into the extra period. Bucs goalie Max Weilandt (3-2-1-2) turned away 17 of 20 shots, contested by Force goalie Alan Lendak (2-1-0-0), who stopped 24 of 26. The Bucs and Force return to Scheels Arena tomorrow night for a 6:05 p.m. rematch.

Force forward Nick Kosiba opened the scoring of the contest 12:14 into the first period, finding Weilandt's back door to give Fargo the 1-0 lead. Bucs forward Ryan Seelinger responded with an unassisted goal at 17:53, sending an intercepted puck top-shelf for his sixth goal of the season, showing a score of 1-1. 

Des Moines forward Adam Zidlicky gave the Bucs the 2-1 lead 9:43 into the middle frame, burying a centering pass by forward Nathan Hauad for his first goal of the season. Force forward Patrick Tolan evened the score once more at 13:52, bringing the match to 2-2.

After a scoreless final period, Force forward Luke McNamara's shot from the point just 32 seconds into the extra period brought the final score to 3-2 in favor of Fargo.

The Bucs return to Scheels Arena tomorrow night for a 6:05 p.m. puck drop against the Force. They finish out their three-in-three weekend in Sioux Falls for a 4:05 p.m. matchup against the Stampede at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

The Buccaneers return to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex to host a set of games against the USA NTDP U-17s Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25. Friday is our first Buzzballz College Night, with discounted tickets for college students and $1 off Buzzballz cocktails. It is also Fireball Friday and 2-for-1 beer night. Saturday is Tito's, Mug Club, and Signature Saturday! Saturday the Bucs will also be hosting a pre-game Scheels Floor Hockey Clinic at the RecPlex. Sign up here. Join us for a weekend of action, games, and fun!


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About the Buccaneers   
Founded in 1980, the Des Moines Buccaneers are a proud member of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's premier junior hockey league. The Bucs have a history of success in the USHL, including 4 Clark Cup Championships, 4 Anderson Cup Championships, and 54 alumni drafted to the National Hockey League, including Stanley Cup Champions Kyle Okposo, Alex Chiasson, Trevor Lewis, Davis Drewiske, and Erik Cole. The organization is committed to developing young players on and off the ice, preparing them for a future in collegiate and professional careers. Known for their passionate fan base, the Bucs play their home games at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, a multi-sport complex in West Des Moines, Iowa.   
 
To learn more, visit www.bucshockey.com or follow the Bucs on social media: @bucshockey on X and Instagram, @desmoinesbuccaneers on TikTok, and Des Moines Buccaneers on Facebook. For more information about ticket packages, including season and group outings, please contact (515) 278-2827. 

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