Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: Feb. 20 - 21

Results: Week of Feb. 13          Record: 2-1-0-0
Cedar Rapids (2) at Des Moines (4) on Feb. 13
Des Moines (1) at Sioux Falls (4) on Feb. 14
Lincoln (1) at Des Moines (4) on Feb. 17

Des Moines Top Scorers:  
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 44GP | 26G | 27A | 53P 
Blake Zielinski (F) - 37GP | 16G | 20A | 36P 
Riley Zupfer (F) - 44GP | 10G | 17A | 27P

Des Moines Goaltenders:
Alan Lendak - 22GP | 13-9-0-0 | 2.46 GAA | 0.906 SV%
Andrei Nikolaev - 6GP | 2-3-0-0 | 2.17 GAA | 0.917 SV%

Buccaneers Notes:

• Ryan Seelinger leads the club in scoring and ranks fourth in the USHL with 53P (26G, 27A) in 44GP. 
• Riley Zupfer ranks second among USHL rookies in scoring with 27P (10G, 17A) in 44GP. Zupfer has the second-most power-play points from a rookie with 11 on the season.
• Alan Lendak ranks sixth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.46 GAA and .906 SV%.
• The Bucs are 8-11-2-2 on the road and 8-2-0-0 in their last 10GP.

MADISON

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Des Moines at Madison on Feb. 20
Des Moines at Madison on Feb. 21
Record: 0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0

Madison Top Scorers:  
Sam Kappell (F) - 45GP | 21G | 10A | 31P 
Gavin Uhlenkamp (F) - 37GP | 15G | 15A | 30P 
Gustavs Griva (F) - 36GP | 12G | 17A | 29P 

Madison Goaltenders:
Caleb Heil - 28GP | 18-7-0-3 | 2.34 GAA | .900 SV%
Brady Krey - 8GP | 3-4-0-0 | 3.61 GAA | .868 SV%  

Capitols Notes:

• Caleb Heil ranks fifth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.34 GAA and .900 SV%. He has the second-most shutouts by a USHL goaltender with three on the season.
• Madison is 13-8-0-3 at home and 7-3-0-0 in their last 10GP. The Capitols are on a three-game losing streak.

Next Home Weekend: February 27 - March 1

They then return for a 3-in-3 home weekend February 27 - March 1 at the MidAmerican Eenrgy Company RecPlex. Friday, February 27, the Bucs host the Omaha Lancers at 7:05 p.m. with 2-for-1 beer and Fireball Friday specials. Saturday, February 28, is the Bucs' annual Guns N Hoses game, benefiting Easterseals Iowa, featuring specialty jerseys and a post-game jersey auction. The Bucs will host the Sioux Falls Stampede at 7:05 p.m., and it is also Mug Club 1/2 off beverages and Tito's Saturday. Sunday, March 1, is Winger's birthday! Featuring a specialty Winger bobblehead giveaway at the door and dollar dog night. It is a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup against the Waterloo Black Hawks at 2:05 p.m. Don't miss out on the action! 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.   
 
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