West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (9-13-3-4) fell 5-4 in an overtime battle against the Sioux Falls Stampede (20-10-1-0) Saturday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Brent Solomon tallied a two-goal night for the Stampede, including the ultimate overtime power-play game-winner. The Bucs look ahead to back-to-back home matchups against the Green Bay Gamblers Saturday, Jan. 3, and Sunday, Jan. 4 at the RecPlex.

Bucs defenseman Keaton Orrey opened the scoring of the match as his shot from the point found the back of the net 11:38 into the first period. Orrey's fourth goal of the season was assisted by forward Cade De St. Hubert and defenseman Ryland Randle to show Des Moines ahead 1-0. Bucs forward Blake Zielinski doubled the advantage with a sharp-angle tally for his seventh goal of the season. Zielinski's goal at 15:23 was assisted by defenseman Jason Davenport and forward Rhys Wallin. Sioux Falls defenseman Anthony Bongo tallied a late opening-frame goal at 19:33 to cut the Bucs advantage to 2-1. 

The Stampede came back with a two-goal middle frame as forwards Brent Solomon and Thomas Zocco found their way past Gerlich. Solomon's goal came at 3:28 and Zocco's at 6:33 to pull Sioux Falls ahead 3-2. 

Stampede forward Cooper Soller brought the Sioux Falls lead to 4-2 with a goal just 3:30 into the final frame. Bucs forward Ryland Rooney cut the deficit as his shot from the right-wing circle found its way back-door at 10:02. Rooney's eighth goal of the season was assisted by De St. Hubert and forward Rhys Wallin to show a score of 4-3. Zielinski sent the match into overtime, tapping in a play from forwards Joseph Argentina and Ryan Seelinger at 18:21. Zielinski's eighth goal on the season and second of the night showed a score of 4-4 at the end of regulation. 

Solomon struck again just 38 seconds into overtime with a wrap-around power-play goal to show a final score of 5-4.

The Bucs continue their home weekend tomorrow night, hosting back-to-back matchups against the Green Bay Gamblers Saturday, Jan. 3, at 6:35 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 4 at 3:05 p.m. Saturday is Farmer's Appreciation Night presented by IAWA, with specialty farmer-based jerseys, a water bottle giveaway, and Coors Mug Club 1/2 off beverages. Sunday is Youth Sports Night, presented by DMYHA, featuring a youth jersey t-shirt giveaway, $1 hot dog night, and a JP Party Rentals Kids Zone! Don't miss out on the action! 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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