WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (7-6-0-1) fell to the Youngstown Phantoms (5-7-1-0) in a tightly contested 3-1 Saturday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Phantoms forward Malachi McKinnon netted the final two goals of the game to bring Youngstown the final advantage. Bucs goaltender
Kimi Saffran (3-1-0-1) stopped 18 of 20 shots on goal in the defeat. The Bucs look ahead to a double-header against the Chicago Steel next weekend at USG Arena.
Des Moines forward
Mason Jenson opened the scoring of the match, slipping a pass from defenseman
Nick Koering past the skate of the Youngstown netminder at 11:23. Jenson's fifth goal of the season was also assisted by forward
Bradley Whang and showed the Bucs ahead 1-0. Youngstown responded with a goal from forward Logan Anderson at 17:54 to even the score 1-1.
After a scoreless middle frame, Phantoms forward Malachi McKinnon netted a short-handed breakaway goal to bring Youngstown the 2-1 lead at 15:50. McKinnon capped the scoring with an empty-net goal at 19:12.
The Bucs head to Chicago next weekend for back-to-back matchups against the Steel on Friday and Saturday night. They return home on Friday, November 13, to face the Dubuque Fighting Saints for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop. It's Veterans Appreciation and Scouts Night, featuring specialty jerseys that will be available for auction post-game and a specialty hat giveaway. We'll also have our regular Friday specials — 2-for-1 beer, $3 off Fireball drinks, and Kwik Star BOGO tickets. 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.
