Frisco, Tex. — The Des Moines Buccaneers (13-17-3-4) took down the Fargo Force (21-14-2-1) in another overtime thriller, showing a final score of 3-2 Thursday night at the Comerica Center in Frisco. Dallas native Ryland Randle netted the overtime winner for Des Moines, and Rhys Wallin led the offensive charge with a goal and two assists on the night. Goaltender Alan Lendak earned the win with 28 saves on the night. The Bucs look ahead to a contest against the Lincoln Stars Friday, January 30, at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.

Ryan Seelinger opened the scoring, finding the back of the net on a breakaway chance for his seventh goal in seven games. Seelinger's tally at 3:52 gave the Bucs the early lead and was assisted by forward Rhys Wallin. The Force responded with a goal from Luke McNamara at 5:02, finding Lendak's backdoor to even the score 2-2. Wallin netted a goal of his own, outskating three Force defenders to shoot past White at 7:01. Wallin's goal came off a pass from Joseph Argentina, showing the Bucs ahead 2-1.

After a scoreless middle frame, Force forward Saxton Tess sent the contest into overtime 7:39 into the third period. Ryland Randle netted the overtime game-winner from the blue line off a pass from Wallin to show a final score of 3-2.

The Bucs return home 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.   
 
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