Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
| Game: |
Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Des Moines at Dubuque |
10/30 |
7:05 p.m. |
ImOn Arena |
| Tri-City at Des Moines |
11/1 |
6:05 p.m. |
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex |
Results: Week of Oct. 23 - 29 Record: 2-0-0-0
USA NTDP U-17s (3) at Des Moines (4) on Oct. 24
USA NTDP U-17s (1) at Des Moines (2) on Oct. 25 (OT)
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Blake Zielinski (F) - 12GP | 2G | 9A | 11P
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 12GP | 6G | 4A | 10P
Ryland Randle (D) - 12GP | 1G | 8A | 9P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Max Weilandt - 11GP | 5-2-2-2 | 2.58 GAA | 0.890 SV%
Logan Hughes - 2GP | 0-1-0-0 | 4.50 GAA | 0.867 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Defenseman Keaton Orrey was named USHL Defenseman of the Week, scoring both game-winning goals for the Bucs in this weekend's wins over NTDP.
- Blake Zielinski leads the club in scoring with 11P (2G, 9A) in 12GP. Zielinski tallied 3A in Des Moines' win over NTDP on Friday, Oct. 24.
- Ryland Randle is the second-highest scoring defenseman in the USHL with 9P (1G, 8A) in 12GP.
DUBUQUE
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Dubuque |
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Overall Record
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5-3-2-2
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9-2-0-0
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Home Record
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2-1-0-2
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5-0-0-0
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Away Record
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3-2-2-0 |
4-2-0-0
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Goals For
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35
|
62
|
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Goals Against
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36
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31
|
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PP%
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15.0%
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33.3%
|
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PK%
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86.3%
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84.2%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines at Dubuque on Oct. 30
Des Moines at Dubuque on Nov. 26
Dubuque at Des Moines on Jan. 17
Dubuque at Des Moines on Mar. 6
Record: 0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0
Dubuque Top Scorers:
Masun Fleece (F) - 11GP | 7G | 8A | 15P
Hayden Russell (F) - 11GP | 3G | 12A | 15P
Teddy Merrill (F) - 10GP | 9G | 4A | 13P
Dubuque Goaltenders:
Vojtech Hambalek - 7GP | 6-1-0-0 | 2.58 GAA | .910 SV%
Owen Crudale - 4GP | 3-1-0-0 | 3.00 GAA | .902 SV%
Fighting Saints Notes:
- Dubuque's top three forwards rank in the top ten for the league lead in scoring. Masun Fleece and Hayden Russell are tied for the lead at 15P in 11GP, and Teddy Merrill ranks seventh with 13P in 10GP.
- Dubuque rookie Lincoln Krizizke leads the league in +/- ranking, sitting at a +13.
- Dubuque is undefeated at home this season, sits at second in the USHL power rankings, and leads the league with a 33.3% power play.
TRI-CITY
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Tri-City |
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Overall Record
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5-3-2-2
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6-6-1-0
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Home Record
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2-1-0-2
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3-3-1-0
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Away Record
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3-2-2-0 |
3-3-0-0
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Goals For
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35
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33
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Goals Against
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36
|
40
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PP%
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15.0%
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9.5%
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PK%
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86.3%
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85.7%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines (4) at Tri-City (1) on Sept. 20
Des Moines (5) at Tri-City (0) on Oct. 12
Tri-City at Des Moines on Nov. 1
Tri-City at Des Moines on Dec. 27
Des Moines at Tri-City on Jan. 31
Des Moines at Tri-City on Feb. 1
Record: 2-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 2-0-0
Tri-City Top Scorers:
Carson Pilgrim (F) - 13GP | 4G | 6A | 10P
Bode Laylin (D) - 13GP | 1G | 7A | 8P
Mason Jenson (F) - 11GP | 2G | 4A | 6P
Tri-City Goaltenders:
Michal Pradel - 11GP | 5-4-1-0 | 2.70 GAA | .908 SV%
Owen Nelson - 3GP | 1-2-0-0 | 3.37 GAA | .897 SV%
Storm Notes
- Carson Pilgrim was named USHL Forward of the Week, tallying a goal and an assist in each of Tri-City's three games last weekend.
- Tri-City rookie Cooper Ernewein leads the league in shooting %, sitting at 42.9%.
- Tri-City is 3-3-0-0 on the road this season.
This Weekend's Home Game: November 1
The Bucs return to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex for a Saturday night matchup against the Tri-City Storm on Nov. 1 at 6:05 p.m. It is School Spirit Night, featuring a school supply drive benefiting local Des Moines youth. It is also Tito's Saturday, Mug Club 1/2 off beverages, and Signature Saturday! Join us for a night of fun and purchase your tickets today.
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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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