Fargo, N.D. — The Des Moines Buccaneers (3-2-2-2) fell in back-to-back overtime losses to the Fargo Force (5-1-0-1) with a 3-2 final score Saturday night at Scheels Arena. Force forward Jacob Sagadin buried a breakaway chance 2:00 into the extra period to end the contest. Bucs goalie Max Weilandt (3-2-2-2) stopped 31 of 33 Force shots in the overtime loss, battling Force goalie Ajay White (4-0-0-1), who stopped 24 Bucs shots on goal. The Bucs now head to Sioux Falls for a Sunday evening puck drop against the Stampede at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

Force forward Bryce Mattern opened the scoring of the match 12:08 into the opening frame, assisted by Luke McNamara, to give Fargo the inital 1-0 lead.

After a scoreless second period, Patrick Nolan doubled the Force lead with an unassisted goal 8:36 into the third period. Bucs forward Theo Kiss tallied the first goal for Des Moines at 16:36, burying a pass from Nate Delladonna for his first goal of the season. Kiss' goal at 16:26 was also assisted by defenseman Ryland Randle, bringing the score to 2-1. Bucs Forward Joseph Argentina netted his fourth goal of the season at 19:23, sending the contest into overtime. Argentina's goal at the end of regulation was assisted by Randle and Blake Zielinski, showing a score of 2-2.

A breakaway chance for Force forward Jacob Sagadin ended the match 2:00 into overtime, showing a final score of 3-2. 

The Bucs finish out their three-in-three weekend in Sioux Falls with a 4:05 p.m. matchup Sunday, Oct. 19, 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.   
 
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