Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: October 9 - 10
| Game: |
Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Des Moines at Lincoln |
10/9 |
7:05 p.m. |
The Ice Box |
| Lincoln at Des Moines |
10/10 |
6:05 p.m. |
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex |
Results: Week of Oct. 2 Record: 1-1-0-0
Omaha (1) at Des Moines (4) on Oct. 2
Tri-City (7) at Des Moines (3) on Oct. 3
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Joseph Argentina (F) - 6GP | 6G | 5A | 11P
Riley Zupfer (F) - 6GP | 3G | 6A | 9P
Mason Jenson (F) - 6GP | 4G | 3A | 7P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 4GP | 3-0-0-0 | 1.62 GAA | 0.942 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 3GP | 2-1-0-0 | 4.35 GAA | 0.800 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Joseph Argentina ranks third in points among USHL skaters, with 11P (6G, 5A) in 6GP. Argentina has also netted the most short-handed goals with three on the season.
- Jon Kavcic has the highest SV% among USHL goaltenders at .942, stopping 98 of 104 shots against so far this season.
- The Bucs sit at the top of the Western Conference with a 5-1-0-0 record, 2-1-0-0 at home, and 3-0-0-0 on the road.
LINCOLN
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Lincoln |
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Overall Record
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5-1-0-0
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1-3-0-0
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Home Record
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2-1-0-0
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0-2-0-0
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Away Record
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3-0-0-0 |
1-1-0-0
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Goals For
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25
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8
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Goals Against
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16
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14
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PP%
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8.0%
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14.3%
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PK%
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93.1%
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80.0%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines at Lincoln on Oct. 9
Lincoln at Des Moines on Oct. 10
Des Moines at Lincoln on Dec. 18
Des Moines at Lincoln on Dec. 19
Lincoln at Des Moines on Mar. 2
Record: 0-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0
Lincoln Top Scorers:
Hugo Cal (F) - 4GP | 2G | 1A | 3P
Jackson Rudh (F) - 4GP | 2G | 1A | 3P
Evan Malkhassian (F) - 4GP | 0G | 3A | 3P
Lincoln Goaltenders:
William Prowse - 3GP | 1-2-0-0 | 2.35 GAA | .916 SV%
Lukas Stuhrmann - 1GP | 0-1-0-0 | 4.11 GAA | .833 SV%
Stars Notes:
- Lincoln is coming off a one-game weekend, falling 0-4 to the Tri-City Storm at home last Friday.
- Lincoln sits at 7th in the Western Conference with a 1-3-0-0 record, 0-2-0-0 at home, and 1-1-0-0 on the road.
Next Home Games: October 10
The Bucs host their second game of this weekend against the Stars, with a puck drop at 6:05 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. It's Bucs Fight Cancer Night, presented by The Iowa Clinic and Star 102.5. The Bucs will be repping specialty jerseys, which will be up for auction after the game. There will be a pink LED stick giveaway at the door and it's Tito's 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.
