Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: November 6 - 7
| Game: |
Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Des Moines at Chicago |
11/6 |
7:00 p.m. |
USG Arena |
| Des Moines at Chicago |
11/7 |
6:00 p.m. |
USG Arena |
Results: Week of Oct. 30 Record: 1-1-0-0
Youngstown (2) at Des Moines (6) on Oct. 30
Youngstown (3) at Des Moines (1) on Oct. 31
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Riley Zupfer (F) - 14GP | 7G | 11A | 18P
Joseph Argentina (F) - 14GP | 7G | 8A | 15P
Becker Wenkus (D) - 14GP | 4G | 6A | 10P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 9GP | 4-4-0-0 | 2.21 GAA | 0.925 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 6GP | 3-2-0-1 | 2.98 GAA | 0.878 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Defenseman Becker Wenkus was called up to play with the USNTDP Under-18s for the U18 Five Nations Tournament this week in Switzerland. Wenkus ranks sixth among USHL defensemen in scoring with 10P (4G, 6A) in 14GP.
- Jon Kavcic ranks fourth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.21 GAA and .925 SV%.
- Riley Zupfer ranks sixth in points in the USHL with 18P (7G, 11A) in 14GP.
- Bradley Whang ranks fifth in points among USHL rookies with 9P (4G, 5A) in 14GP.
- The Bucs split their weekend against the Youngstown Phantoms last weekend, moving their record to 7-6-0-1. The Bucs are 4-2-0-1 on the road this season.
CHICAGO
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Chicago |
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Overall Record
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7-6-0-1
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5-4-1-1
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Home Record
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3-4-0-0
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4-0-1-1
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Away Record
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4-2-0-1 |
1-4-0-0
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Goals For
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41
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35
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Goals Against
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38
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40
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PP%
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12.9%
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21.6%
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PK%
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88.2%
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79.6%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines at Chicago on Nov. 6
Des Moines at Chicago on Nov. 7
Chicago at Des Moines on Nov. 27
Chicago at Des Moines on Nov. 28
Record: 0-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0
Chicago Top Scorers:
Cole Bumgarner (F) - 8GP | 5G | 5A | 10P
MJ Campbell (F) - 11GP | 5G | 3A | 8P
Patrick Tolan (F) - 10GP | 4G | 3A | 7P
Chicago Goaltenders:
Chase Pastor - 2GP | 0-1-0-0 | 2.45 GAA | .880 SV%
Alex Wang - 6GP | 1-2-1-1 | 3.07 GAA | .885 SV%
Steel Notes:
- The Steel are coming off two straight losses against the Tri-City Storm in Kearney last weekend. They have gained a point in every home game so far this season, and are 4-4-1-1 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.
