Ralston, Neb. — The Des Moines Buccaneers (17-18-3-4) rolled the Omaha Lancers (10-29-2-2) with a 4-0 victory Saturday night at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Bucs goalie Andrei Nikolaev (2-2-0-0) earned his first USHL shutout with 31 saves on the night. Bucs forward Ryan Seelinger has tallied back-to-back multi-goal nights against the Lancers, tallying two goals and an assist. The Bucs return home for a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Friday, February 13, at 7:05 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.

Bucs top-scoring forward Ryan Seelinger opened the scoring of the match with a power-play goal just 3:15 into the first period, sending home Jakub Dubravik's rebounded shot from the slot for his 24th goal on the season. Forward Blake Zielinski notched the second assist with his initial dish to Dubravik, giving the Bucs the intial 1-0 lead. Bucs forward Owen Tylec intercepted a pass and found himself alone in front of the Lancers net, sending a back-handed shot past the glove of Maurins for his ninth goal of the season at 5:54. Tylec's unassisted goal at 5:54 extended the Bucs lead to 2-0.

Zielinski struck on the power play 7:08 into the middle frame, shooting from the slot for his 16th goal on the season. Zielinski's goal was assisted by Seelinger and forward Riley Zupfer, showing a score of 3-0.

Seelinger capped the scoring of the match with an unassisted empty-net goal 18:31 into the final frame.

The Bucs face the Lancers again tomorrow night at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Omaha. The Bucs return home for our annual Barkaneers Night Friday, February 13, presented by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Tito's Handmade Vodka, featuring our inaugural Mutt Strut, benefiting AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport. Sign your mutt up today here! The Bucs will sport specialty Barkaneers jerseys, available for auction following the game. It's a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. It is also 2-for-1 beer, Fireball Friday, and, of course, dollar dog night. 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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