WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Fargo Force, acquiring 2006-born Slovakian goaltender Alan Lendak.

Trade Details:
 

Des Moines receives	Fargo receives
Alan Lendak, G, 2006 2027 Phase 2 Round 4 pick	Nathan Delladonna, F, 2006 Wyatt Kuznik, F, 2008 2026 Phase II Round 1 pick

The Buccaneers are thrilled to add Lendak to the roster. Lendak has had an impressive season so far with the Force, posting a 2.45 GAA and .915 SV% in 11 appearances. Lendak is currently representing Slovakia at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championships. 

"We're excited to have a player like Lendak joining our team following World Juniors," said Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations Derek Damon. "He's going to be a huge piece for us and we're excited about the future of our team with him between the pipes."

Delladonna joined the Buccaneers as an affiliate player during the 2022-23 season, and has spent the past two years as a full-time member of the Des Moines roster. His leadership and dedication to the club earned him an "A" ahead of the 2025-26 season. So far this year, Delladonna has tallied 14P (8G, 6A) in 26 GP for the Bucs.

"It's tough to lose a player like Delladonna," Damon said. "He's been a loyal member of the Buccaneers team for a few seasons and he's a leader on this year's team. In this hockey landscape, you have to give up a good player to get a good player, and we feel that this is in the best interest of the organization going forward."

The Buccaneers wish Delladonna the best as he finishes out his USHL career in Fargo and continues his hockey career at the NCAA level  and beyond. 

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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