Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: November 13 - 14
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Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Dubuque at Des Moines |
11/13 |
7:05 p.m. |
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex |
| Des Moines at Dubuque |
11/14 |
7:05 p.m. |
ImOn Arena |
Results: Week of Nov. 6 Record: 2-0-0-0
Des Moines (4) at Chicago (2) on Nov. 6
Des Moines (5) at Chicago (4) on Nov. 7 (OT)
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Riley Zupfer (F) - 16GP | 9G | 13A | 22P
Joseph Argentina (F) - 16GP | 8G | 10A | 18P
Mason Jenson (F) - 16GP | 6G | 6A | 12P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 10GP | 5-4-0-0 | 2.38 GAA | 0.920 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 6GP | 3-2-0-1 | 2.98 GAA | 0.878 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Becker Wenkus won bronze with the NTDP Under-18s at the U-18 Five Nations last week in Switzerland.
- Riley Zupfer has the second-most points in the USHL with 22P (9G, 13A) in 16GP.
- Joseph Argentina has the most short-handed goals on the season with 4SHG in 16GP.
- The Bucs took a weekend sweep against the Chicago Steel last weekend and are 4-5-0-1 in their last 10GP.
DUBUQUE
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Dubuque |
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Overall Record
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9-6-0-1
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8-7-1-0
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Home Record
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3-4-0-0
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6-3-0-0
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Away Record
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6-2-0-1 |
2-4-1-0
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Goals For
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50
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66
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Goals Against
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44
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61
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PP%
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15.3%
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23.6%
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PK%
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85.9%
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72.7%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines at Dubuque on Nov. 13
Dubuque at Des Moines on Nov. 14
Des Moines at Dubuuque on Dec. 5
Des Moines at Dubuque on Dec. 31
Dubuque at Des Moines on Feb. 13
Record: 0-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0
Dubuque Top Scorers:
Caden Dabrowski (F) - 11GP | 7G | 11A | 18P
Olle Darth (F) - 16GP | 9G | 8A | 17P
Max Lind (F) - 16GP | 4G | 12A | 16P
Dubuque Goaltenders:
Luke Carrithers - 10GP | 6-4-0-0 | 3.54 GAA | .857 SV%
Brandon Wrath - 3GP | 1-2-0-0 | 4.77 GAA | .837 SV%
Fighting Saints Notes:
- Dubuque is coming off a weekend split with the Muskegon Luumberjacks and are 5-4-1-0 in their last 10GP.
Next Home Game: November 13
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.
