Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (8-6-2-3) fell to the Lincoln Stars (10-9-0-0) in a 2-1 contest in the first of a two-game home stand Friday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. A power-play game-winning goal came from Stars forward John Hirschfeld 4:43 into the final frame to pull Lincoln ahead. Bucs goalie Max Weilandt (8-4-2-2) stopped 25 of 27 Stars shots on net in the loss, while Stars goalie William Prowse (8-5-0-0) claimed the victory with 21 saves. The Bucs return to host the Sioux City Musketeers at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Saturday, Nov. 22, at 6:05 p.m.
Stars forward Drew Dellasalla tallied the lone goal of the opening period at 15:07 off a pass by defenseman Nikolas Young to bring Lincoln ahead 1-0.
Nate Delladonna tallied the lone goal of the second period, shooting the puck past Prowse at 17:16. Delladonna's eighth goal of the season was assisted by forwards Ryland Rooney and Riley Zupfer and showed a score of 1-1.
Stars forward John Hirschfeld returned the Lincoln lead 4:43 into the final frame with a power-play goal to show a final score of 2-1.
The Bucs return to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Saturday, Nov. 22, as they faceoff against the Sioux City Musketeers at 6:05 p.m. It is Coors Mug Club, Tito's Saturday, and Signature Saturday. Join us for a night of action-packed fun at the Recplex! Buy your tickets here.
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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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