Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: Nov. 7 - 8

Results: Week of Oct. 30 - Nov. 6                      Record: 1-0-0-1
Des Moines (3) at Dubuque (4) on Oct. 30 (SO)
Tri-City (2) at Des Moines (3) on Nov. 1 (SO)

Des Moines Top Scorers:  
Blake Zielinski (F) - 14GP | 3G | 9A | 12P 
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 14GP | 6G | 5A | 11P 
Ryland Randle (D) - 14GP | 1G | 9A | 10P

Des Moines Goaltenders:
Max Weilandt - 12GP | 6-2-2-2 | 2.52 GAA | 0.893 SV% 
Andrew Bely - 1GP | 0-0-0-1 | 2.77 GAA | 0.897 SV%

Buccaneers Notes:

• Ryland Randle is the third-highest scoring defenseman in the USHL with 10P (1G, 9A) in 14GP. 
• Forwards Ryland Rooney and Riley Zupfer rank in the top 15 for scoring among USHL rookies with 6P on the season.
• Goaltender Max Weilandt ranks ninth among USHL goalies with a 2.52 GAA.
• Des Moines is 3-2-2-1 on the road this season, 5-1-2-2 in their last 10GP, and has the third-highest PK% in the USHL at 86.4%.

MUSKEGON

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Des Moines at Muskegon on Nov. 7
Des Moines at Muskegon on Nov. 8
Record: 0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0 

Muskegon Top Scorers:  
Melvin Novotny (F) - 13GP | 7G | 8A | 15P 
Jack Christ (F) - 13GP | 6G | 7A | 13P 
Niles Benson (F) - 13GP | 5G | 8A | 13P 

Muskegon Goaltenders:
William Keane - 5GP | 4-1-0-0 | 2.20 GAA | .929 SV% 
Carl Axelsson - 8GP | 7-1-0-0 | 2.24 GAA | .920 SV%  

Lumberjacks Notes:

• Muskegon's goaltending duo ranks third and fourth in the league, as Keane boasts a 2.20 GAA and 0.929 SV% and Axelsson sits at a 2.24 GAA and 0.920 SV%.
• Muskegon sits at the top of the league standings with 22 PTS and a 11-2-0-0 record.
• Muskegon's powerplay ranks second in the USHL at 28.9%.
• Muskegon is 7-1-0-0 at home, 8-2-0-0 in their last 10GP, and is on a four-game winning streak going into this weekend.

Next Home Game: November 14
The Bucs return to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Friday, Nov. 14, for Veterans Appreciation Night, presented by AMP Electric! U.S. Veterans receive free tickets when bought ahead from the front office or in-person at the box office. Vets Appreciation will be our first specialty jersey auction of the year, benefiting the VA. There will also be a baseball cap giveaway, and it is Fireball Friday and 2-for-1 Beer night! Join us in honoring those who served our country next Friday, purchase your tickets here.

Holiday Hat Trick available now! Purchase 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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