West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (10-14-3-4) fell 2-0 to the Green Bay Gamblers (23-8-2-1) Sunday afternoon at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.
Green Bay forward Oliver McKinney notched both goals for the Gamblers in the second period. Gamblers goalie Leo Henriquez (9-2-0-1) backstopped the win with 19 saves. Bucs goalie Alan Lendak (6-7-0-0) ended the night with a .939 SV%, stopping 31 of 33 shots. The Bucs look ahead to back-to-back matchups against the Youngstown Phantoms at the Covelli Centre this Friday and Saturday.

After a scoreless first, Gamblers forward Oliver McKinney tallied two early second-period goals, the first on the power-play at 3:20 and the second at 6:04, showing Green Bay ahead 2-0 after two periods of play.

A late third-period attempt by Bucs forward Ryan Seelinger extended his point streak to nine games with his 16th goal on the season. Seelinger was fed by forward Owen Tylec in front of the net and found Henriquez' back door. Blake Zielinski also had a hand in the goal that showed a final score of 2-1.

The Bucs look ahead to a weekend in Youngstown as they matchup against the Phantoms this Friday and Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. The Bucs' next home game is Saturday, Jan. 17, as they host a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup against the Dubuque Fighting Saints at 7:05 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. The Bucs will become the Des Moines 6 7s, sporting specialty jerseys for a night full of internet-themed fun! It is also Tito's Saturday, Coors Mug Club 1/2 off beverages and a post-game skate with the players presented by Prairie Meadows. 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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