WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (5-0-0-0) finished their three-game series against the Omaha Lancers (1-4-0-0) with a 4-1 win Friday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, remaining undefeated on the season. Bucs forward
Joseph Argentina led the offensive charge with two goals on the night, including his game-winning, short-handed goal in the second period. Bucs goalie
Jon Kavcic (3-0-0-0) earned his third win of the season with 32 saves on the night, while Anthony Sciere (1-2-0-0) stopped 19 of 23 Bucs shots on net. The Bucs return home to face the Tri-City Storm tomorrow night at 6:05 p.m.
Bucs forward
Logan Smith opened the scoring of the match with his first USHL goal 12:59 into the first period. Smith sent defenseman
Clarke Nehmens' rebounded shot top-shelf to show a score of 1-0.
Bucs captain Joey Argentina netted his third short-handed goal on the season for the lone goal of the middle frame at 6:03. Argentina earned a partial breakaway as his shot just barely crossed the goal line, assisted by defenseman
Nick Koering and forward
Riley Zupfer to show a score of 2-0.
Lancers forward Ryan Aaronson put Omaha on the board with a short-handed goal 6:55 into the final frame, cutting the Bucs lead to 2-1. Des Moines defenseman Becker Wenkus' shot from the blue line at 10:35 bounced past Sciere for his third on the season, assisted by forward Sam Wooten. Argentina struck again at 14:13, tapping in a pass from Smith for his sixth goal of the year. Forward
Mason Jenson also assisted on Argentina's goal that showed a final score of 4-1.
The Bucs return to the RecPlex tomorrow night to face the Tri-City Storm at 6:05 p.m. It's Kids' Opening Day, featuring a hat & mitten toss, Signature Saturday, and Tito's Saturday. Don't miss out! Get your tickets now.
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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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