Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: Jan. 21 - 22
| Game: |
Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Des Moines at Fargo |
1/21 |
7:00 p.m. |
Comerica Center |
| Fargo at Des Moines |
1/22 |
6:00 p.m. |
Comerica Center |
Results: Week of Jan. 16 Record: 1-1-0-0
Des Moines (4) at Omaha (3) on Jan. 16 (OT)
Dubuque (4) at Des Moines (1) on Jan. 17
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 34GP | 18G | 20A | 38P
Blake Zielinski (F) - 27GP | 11G | 15A | 26P
Riley Zupfer (F) - 34GP | 7G | 14A | 21P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Alan Lendak - 16GP | 7-9-0-0 | 2.65 GAA | 0.905 SV%
Andrei Nikolaev - 2GP | 0-1-0-0 | 2.56 GAA | 0.913 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Ryan Seelinger leads the club in scoring and ranks seventh in the USHL with 38P (18G, 20A) in 34GP.
- Riley Zupfer ranks fifth among USHL rookies in scoring with 21P (7G, 14A) in 34GP.
- Alan Lendak ranks eighth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.65 GAA and .905 SV%.
- The Bucs are 3-6-1-0 in their last 10GP.
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Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Fargo |
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Overall Record
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11-17-3-4
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21-13-1-1
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Home Record
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6-8-1-2
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12-5-0-1
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Away Record
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5-9-2-2 |
9-8-1-0
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Goals For
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99
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103
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Goals Against
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121
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101
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PP%
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14.3%
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20.7%
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PK%
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78.5%
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76.9%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines (2) at Fargo (3) on Oct. 17 (OT)
Des Moines (2) at Fargo (3) on Oct. 18 (OT)
Des Moines at Fargo on Jan. 21
Fargo at Des Moines on Jan. 22
Fargo at Des Moines on Mar. 20
Fargo at Des Moines on Mar. 21
Record: 0-0-2-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-2
Fargo Top Scorers:
Graham Jones (F) - 36GP | 16G | 14A | 30P
Luke McNamara (F) - 36GP | 10G | 20A | 30P
Axel Lofgren (D) - 35GP | 6G | 18A | 24P
Fargo Goaltenders:
Ajay White - 25GP | 16-7-1-1 | 2.46 GAA | .907 SV%
Force Notes:
- Ajay White ranks seventh among USHL goaltenders with a 2.46 GAA and .907 SV%.
- Axel Lofgren ranks sixth among USHL defensemen in scorin with 24P (6G, 18A) in 25GP.
- The Force are 6-3-1-0 in their last 10GP.
Next Home Game: January 30
The Bucs' next home game is January 30 as they host the Lincoln Stars for Beach Night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex at 7:05 p.m! Join us for a night of fun, featuring a Pelican Post bucket hat giveaway, 2-for-1 beer night, Fireball Friday. 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.
To learn more, visit www.bucshockey.com or follow the Bucs on social media: @bucshockey on X and Instagram, @desmoinesbuccaneers on TikTok, and Des Moines Buccaneers on Facebook. For more information about ticket packages, including season and group outings, please contact (515) 278-2827.
