Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: October 16 - 17
| Game: |
Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Waterloo at Des Moines |
10/16 |
7:05 p.m. |
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex |
| Des Moines at Waterloo |
10/17 |
6:35 p.m. |
Young Arena |
Results: Week of Oct. 16 Record: 0-1-0-1
Des Moines (3) at Lincoln (4) on Oct. 9 (SO)
Lincoln (1) at Des Moines (0) on Oct. 10
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Joseph Argentina (F) - 8GP | 6G | 6A | 12P
Riley Zupfer (F) - 8GP | 3G | 8A | 11P
Mason Jenson (F) - 8GP | 4G | 3A | 7P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 5GP | 3-1-0-0 | 1.49 GAA | 0.949 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 4GP | 2-1-0-1 | 3.85 GAA | 0.851 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Joseph Argentina ranks fourth in points among USHL skaters, with 12P (6G, 6A) in 8GP. Argentina has also netted the most short-handed goals with three on the season.
- Jon Kavcic leads USHL goaltenders with a 1.49 GAA and .949 SV%.
- The Bucs rank second in the Western Conference with a 5-2-0-1 record and are 2-2-0-1 in their last 5GP.
WATERLOO
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Waterloo |
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Overall Record
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5-2-0-1
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5-0-1-0
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Home Record
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2-2-0-0
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2-0-1-0
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Away Record
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3-0-0-1 |
3-0-0-0
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Goals For
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28
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22
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Goals Against
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21
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14
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PP%
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8.8%
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42.9%
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PK%
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92.3%
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81.8%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Waterloo at Des Moines on Oct. 16
Des Moines at Waterloo on Oct. 17
Des Moines at Waterloo on Dec. 29
Waterloo at Des Moines on Jan. 17
Waterloo at Des Moines on Feb. 12
Waterloo at Des Moines on Mar. 5
Des Moines at Waterloo on Mar. 30
Des Moines at Waterloo on Apr. 3
Record: 0-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0
Waterloo Top Scorers:
Cody Sokol (F) - 6GP | 2G | 6A | 8P
Dylan Nolan (F) - 6GP | 5G | 1A | 6P
Miles Jinman (F) - 5GP | 0G | 6A | 6P
Waterloo Goaltenders:
Sebastian Charvat - 3GP | 3-0-0-0 | 1.99 GAA | .928 SV%
Charlie Menard - 3GP | 2-0-1-0 | 2.64 GAA | .917 SV%
Black Hawks Notes:
- Waterloo's power play leads the league at 42.9%.
- Waterloo sits at the top of the Western Conference with a 5-0-1-0 record and are on a five-game winning streak.
Next Home Game: October 16
The Bucs look ahead to a matchup against the Waterloo Black Hawks next Friday night at 7:05 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. It is Cy-Hawk Night, so rep your college colors as the Bucs face their own in-state rival! It is also $1 dog night, Fireball Friday, 2-for-1 beer, and Kwik Star Friday. Don't miss out! 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.
