Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers have made two trades this week, acquiring forwards in exchange for draft picks from the Tri-City Storm and Chicago Steel: 

TRADE WITH TRI-CITY 

Wallin is a Wayzata, Minn., native, who tallied 12P (6G, 6A) in 42GP with the Storm last season. He is committed to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  

"We're thrilled to add Rhys Wallin to the Des Moines Buccaneers," Head Coach & President of Hockey Operations Derek Damon. "His maturity and skill set will be a big asset to our group, and we're excited to add him to our lineup." 
 

TRADE WITH CHICAGO 

"We are super excited to have Tylec on the team," Damon said. "It's going to be a great year." 

Tylec has spent the past two seasons with the Steel, for a total of 36P (10G, 26A) in 115GP. The Wheatfield, N.Y., native is committed to the University of Notre Dame.  


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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