West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (9-11-2-4) shut out the Waterloo Black Hawks (8-15-1-1) in a 4-0 victory Saturday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Bucs goalie Max Weilandt (9-7-2-3) posted his third career shutout with 17 saves on the night. The Bucs look ahead to a two-week holiday break, and their next home game is December 27 against the Tri-City Storm.
After a scoreless opening frame, Bucs forward Michael Sandruck opened the scoring of the game 5:03 into the second period, sending his shot from the crease in Chambre's back door. Sandruck's first goal of the season was assisted by forwards Harper Searles and Cade De St. Hubert and gave Des Moines the initial 1-0 lead. Bucs forward Riley Zupfer tapped in defenseman Gus Thorp's rebounded shot to double the Des Moines lead at 7:07. Forward Ryan Seelinger tallied the second assist on Zupfer's sixth goal of the season that saw the Bucs ahead 2-0. Defenseman Ryland Randle buried a power-play shot from the point at 13:35 to extend the Des Moines advantage to 3-0. Randle's fifth goal on the year was assisted by forwards Seelinger and Owen Tylec.
Bucs forward Adam Zidlicky scored on an empty net off a pass from Rhys Wallin 18:38 into the final frame for a final score of 4-0.
The Bucs return home Saturday, December 27, for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop against the Tri-City Storm. It is our Holidays in Paradise game, featuring our specialty Blackout Jerseys, Teddy Bear Toss presented by DMOS, sunglasses giveaway, Tito's Saturday, Coors Mug Club 1/2 off beverages, and a Buccaneers Crew post-game skate. 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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