West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (8-9-2-3) fell to the Sioux City Musketeers (10-14-1-0) in a 2-0 loss Friday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Musketeers forward Trey Jefferis put up both goals for Sioux City, and Musketeers goalie Jack Fichthorn (5-7-0-0) posted a shutout with 24 saves. The Bucs look ahead to a Saturday night faceoff against the Omaha Lancers tomorrow night at Liberty First Credit Union Arena.
Forward Trey Jefferis put the Musketeers on the board with the lone goal of the opening frame, sneaking in a shot from the crease at 2:06 to give Sioux City the early 1-0 lead.
Jefferis put up his second tally of the night with a partial breakaway goal 12:55 into the second period, widening the Musketeers advantage to 2-0. After a scoreless final frame, Sioux City took the ultimate 2-0 victory.
The Bucs head to Omaha tomorrow night for a 6:05 p.m. puck drop against the Lancers at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. They then return home for a matchup against the Waterloo Black Hawks Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:35 p.m. It is $1 dog night and features a mini Lola's Fine Hot Sauce bottle giveaway! 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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