WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (9-7-0-1) fell to the Dubuque Fighting Saints (9-7-1-0) in a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup Friday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Dubuque goaltender Luke Carrithers (6-4-0-0) fought off 25 of 26 shots by the Bucs, while Des Moines goaltender
Jon Kavcic (5-5-0-0) stopped 25 of 27.
Dubuque forward Caden Dabrowski put the Fighting Saints on the board first 18:34 into the opening frame. Dabrowski's eighth goal of the season showed Dubuque ahead 1-0.
Bucs forward
Eli Bimmerle evened the score at 1-1 with a breakaway goal just 1:27 into the second period. Defenseman
Nick Koering assisted on Bimmerle's fifth goal of the season. Dubuque defenseman Joey Kotzian netted his first USHL goal at 18:55 to restore the Saints lead at 2-1.
David Thomasson capped the scoring of the match with an empty-net goal 18:34 into the final period.
The Bucs return home next weekend for a pair of games against the Muskegon Lumberjacks. The home-and-home starts out Friday night at 7:05 p.m. with our Salvation Army Red Out! Fans can wear red to the game to kick off red kettle season, and there will be a red cowbell giveaway. We'll also have our regular Friday specials — 2-for-1 beer, $3 off Fireball drinks, and Kwik Star BOGO tickets. Saturday the puck drops at 6:35 p.m. for 80's Night, featuring a guitar keychain giveaway, $1 dog night, Tito's Saturday, and Signature Saturday. 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.
