Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: October 30 - 31

Results: Week of Oct. 23         Record: 1-1-0-0
Des Moines (1) at Green Bay (4) on Oct. 23
Des Moines (4) at Green Bay (1) on Oct. 24

Des Moines Top Scorers:  
Riley Zupfer (F) - 12GP | 6G | 8A | 14P
Joseph Argentina (F) - 12GP | 6G | 7A | 13P 
Becker Wenkus (D) - 12GP | 3G | 5A | 8P 

Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 8GP | 3-4-0-0 | 2.23 GAA | 0.925 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 5GP | 3-1-0-1 | 3.20 GAA | 0.874 SV%

Buccaneers Notes:

• Three Bucs were named to the NHL Central Scouting preliminary players to watch list ahead of the 202 NHL Draft. Goaltender Jon Kavcic earned a "B" rating (2nd-3rd round candidate), and Riley Zupfer and Becker Wenkus earned "C" ratings (4th-5th round candidate).
• Jon Kavcic ranks fifth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.23 GAA and .925 SV%.
• The Bucs split their weekend against the Green Bay Gamblers last weekend, moving their record to 6-4-0-1. The Bucs are 2-3-0-0 at home so far this season.

YOUNGSTOWN

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Youngstown (3) at Des Moines (7) on Sep. 17
Youngstown at Des Moines on Oct. 30
Youngstown at Des Moines on Oct. 31
Record: 1-0-0-0 Home: 1-0-0 Away: 0-0-0

Youngstown Top Scorers:  
Nikita Koltsov (F) - 11GP | 4G | 8A | 12P 
Stephen Cover (F) - 11GP | 4G | 4A | 8P 
Malachi McKinnon (F) - 10GP | 3G | 5A | 8P 

Youngstown Goaltenders:
Owen Lepak - 8GP | 4-3-1-0 | 3.59 GAA | .868 SV%
Nikita Oleksiienko - 4GP | 0-3-0-0 | 4.21 GAA | .842 SV%  

Phantoms Notes:

• Five Youngstown Phantoms made the NHLCS players to watch list. Alexander Svitov earned a "C" rating, while Logan Anderson, Brody Berard, Stephen Cover, and Nikita Koltsov earned "W" ratings.
• Youngstown started the season 0-5, losing their first game to the Bucs at the USHL Fall Classic. They split their weekend in Chicago Oct. 23 & 24 taking an OT loss and a SO win to move their record to 4-6-1-0. Youngstown is 3-3-1-0 on the road so far 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.   
 
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