Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: October 23 - 24
| Game: |
Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Des Moines at Green Bay |
10/23 |
7:05 p.m. |
Resch Center |
| Des Moines at Green Bay |
10/24 |
3:05 p.m. |
Resch Center |
Results: Week of Oct. 16 Record: 0-2-0-0
Waterloo (5) at Des Moines (0) on Oct. 16
Des Moines (1) at Waterloo (2) on Oct. 17
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Joseph Argentina (F) - 10GP | 6G | 6A | 12P
Riley Zupfer (F) - 10GP | 4G | 8A | 12P
Mason Jenson (F) - 10GP | 4G | 3A | 7P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 7GP | 3-3-0-0 | 2.11 GAA | 0.930 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 4GP | 2-1-0-1 | 3.85 GAA | 0.851 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Jon Kavcic ranks fifth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.11 GAA and .930 SV%.
- The Bucs have dropped to fifth in the West with a 5-4-0-1 overall record, dropping both games against Waterloo last weekend.
GREEN BAY
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Green Bay |
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Overall Record
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5-4-0-1
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2-6-0-0
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Home Record
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2-3-0-0
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0-2-0-0
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Away Record
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3-1-0-1 |
2-4-0-0
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Goals For
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29
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15
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Goals Against
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28
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39
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PP%
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9.8%
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7.1%
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PK%
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89.6%
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76.9%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines at Green Bay on Oct. 16
Des Moines at Green Bay on Oct. 17
Record: 0-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0
Green Bay Top Scorers:
Gunnar Conboy (F) - 8GP | 3G | 4A | 7P
Ethan Drabicki (F) - 8GP | 3G | 1A | 4P
Holden Pajor (F) - 8GP | 2G | 2A | 4P
Green Bay Goaltenders:
Joey Slavick - 6GP | 2-3-0-0 | 3.43 GAA | .884 SV%
Adam Novotny - 4GP | 0-3-0-0 | 6.83 GAA | .793 SV%
Gamblers Notes:
- Green Bay dropped both of their games last weekend to Fargo and haven't won a game at home this season.
Next Home Game: October 30 & 31
The Bucs return home for Halloweekend against the Youngstown Phantoms, kicking off Friday night at 7:05 p.m. Stop by and trick-or-treat with Bucs staff stationed around the rink on both nights! Friday will be a (human) costume contest, so dress your best and show off your Halloween spirit! We'll have our regular Friday and Saturday night specials, plus $1 hot dogs while supplies last Friday night. Saturday the Bucs will be hosting our annual Mutt Strut, presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka, and a dog costume contest! Sign your furry friend up for the Mutt Strut here. Stick around after the game on the 31st for Signature Saturday. Don't miss out! Buy your tickets here.
Purchase your new merchandise from the Bucs Galley today!
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.
