Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: Feb. 6 - 7

Results: Week of Jan. 30          Record: 2-1-0-0
Lincoln (3) at Des Moines (4) on Jan. 30 (OT)
Des Moines (1) at Tri-City (3) on Jan. 31
Des Moines (3) at Tri-City (1) on Feb. 1

Des Moines Top Scorers:  
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 39GP | 21G | 24A | 45P 
Blake Zielinski (F) - 32GP | 14G | 18A | 32P 
Riley Zupfer (F) - 39GP | 9G | 16A | 25P

Des Moines Goaltenders:
Alan Lendak - 19GP | 10-9-0-0 | 2.54 GAA | 0.906 SV%
Andrei Nikolaev - 4GP | 1-2-0-0 | 2.54 GAA | 0.890 SV%

Buccaneers Notes:

• Ryan Seelinger leads the club in scoring and ranks seventh in the USHL with 45P (21G, 24A) in 39GP. 
• Riley Zupfer ranks second among USHL rookies in scoring with 25P (9G, 16A) in 39GP.
• Ryland Randle has netted the third most goals by a USHL defenseman with 8G in 40GP.
• Alan Lendak ranks eighth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.54 GAA and .906 SV%.
• The Bucs are 8-8-1-2 at home, 7-10-2-2 on the road, and 5-5-0-0 in their last 10GP. 

OMAHA

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Des Moines (2) at Omaha (3) on Dec. 6 (SO)
Des Moines (4) at Omaha (3) on Jan. 16 (OT)
Omaha at Des Moines on Feb. 6
Des Moines at Omaha on Feb. 7
Omaha at Des Moines on Feb. 27
Record: 1-0-0-1 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 1-0-0-1

Omaha Top Scorers:  
Kole Hyles (F) - 39GP | 14G | 12A | 26P 
Charlie Vig (F) - 40GP | 5G | 13A | 18P 
Adam Israilov (F) - 36GP | 8G | 7A | 15P 

Omaha Goaltenders:
Nils Roberts Maurins - 20GP | 3-12-1-2 | 3.74 GAA | .885 SV%
Devin Shakar - 25GP | 7-14-1-0 | 3.85 GAA | .890 SV%  

Lancers Notes:

• Omaha's power-play sits at the bottom of the USHL at 10.1% on the season.
• Forward Yegor Kim is tied for most power-play goals by a rookie with four on the season.
• Omaha is on a six-game losing streak since Jan. 10.
• Omaha is 7-10-2-1 at home, 3-17-0-1 on the road, and 2-7-1-0 in their last 10GP

Next Home Game: February 6

The Buccaneers return home to kick off a home-and-away weekend against the Omaha Lancers at 7:05 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Join us for Women in Sports Night, as we celebrate all the women who are shaping the game on and off the ice. The Bucs will be hosting a pregame panel discussion highlighting women working across the sports industry from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the RecPlex. February 6 is also Buzzballz College Night, with discounted tickets and 2 for $8 Buzzballz for college students. It's a Friday night, meaning 2-for-1 beer and Fireball Friday. Don't miss out on the action! Buy your tickets here.

Valentine's Day package available now! Purchase 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.