Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: March 25 - 27
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Date: |
Time: |
Location: |
| Des Moines at Cedar Rapids |
3/25 |
7:05 p.m. |
ImOn Ice Arena |
| Des Moines at Cedar Rapids |
3/27 |
7:05 p.m. |
ImOn Ice Arena |
| Des Moines at Sioux Falls |
3/31 |
7:05 p.m. |
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center |
Results: Week of Mar. 20 Record: 1-1-1-0
Fargo (5) at Des Moines (4) on Mar. 20
Fargo (1) at Des Moines (5) on Mar. 21
Des Moines Top Scorers:
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 56GP | 31G | 34A | 65P
Blake Zielinski (F) - 48GP | 24G | 27A | 51P
Riley Zupfer (F) - 56GP | 15G | 25A | 40P
Des Moines Goaltenders:
Alan Lendak - 30GP | 18-10-1-0 | 2.29 GAA | 0.913 SV%
Andrei Nikolaev - 11GP | 2-8-0-0 | 2.77 GAA | 0.894 SV%
Buccaneers Notes:
- Blake Zielinski was named USHL forward of the week for 3/16 - 3/22, with 5P (4G, 1A) and a +2 rating in 3GP. Zielinski recorded a hat trick in the Bucs' 5-4 loss against Fargo on Friday night.
- Ryan Seelinger leads the club in scoring and ranks fourth in the USHL with 65P (31G, 34A) in 56GP.
- Riley Zupfer ranks second in scoring among USHL rookies with 40P (15G, 25A) in 56GP. Zupfer has the most power-play goals by a rookie with 7 on the season.
- Alan Lendak ranks third among USHL goaltenders with a 2.29 GAA and .913 SV%
- The Bucs are 14-12-2-2 at home and 4-5-1-0 in their last 10GP.
CEDAR RAPIDS
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Cedar Rapids |
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Overall Record
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24-25-4-4
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32-16-3-6
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Home Record
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14-12-2-2
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15-7-2-3
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Away Record
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10-13-2-2 |
17-9-1-3
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Goals For
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172
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216
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Goals Against
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173
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186
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PP%
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16.7%
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20.6%
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PK%
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81.8%
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78.6%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Cedar Rapids (3) at Des Moines (2) on Sep. 19
Cedar Rapids (2) at Des Moines (4) on Feb. 13
Cedar Rapids (4) at Des Moines (3) on Mar. 17 (OT)
Des Moines at Cedar Rapids on Mar. 25
Des Moines at Cedar Rapids on Mar. 27
Record: 1-1-1-0 Home: 1-1-1 Away: 0-0-0
Cedar Rapids Top Scorers:
Justin Graf (F) - 52GP | 23G | 32A | 55P
Nick Romeo (F) - 57GP | 27G | 24A | 51P
Jason Musa (F) - 56GP | 21G | 27A | 48P
Cedar Rapids Goaltenders:
Joseph Skidmore - 20GP | 10-5-1-3 | 2.92 GAA | .878 SV%
Ryan Cameron - 37GP | 22-10-2-3 | 3.02 GAA | .881 SV%
RoughRiders Notes:
- David Bosco ranks seventh in scoring among USHL rookies with 32P (17G, 15A) in 49GP.
- Hawke Huff ranks sixth in scoring among USHL defensement with 38P (3G, 35A) in 57GP.
- Cedar Rapids is 15-7-2-3 and 9-0-0-1 in their last 10GP. Cedar Rapids is on a 6-game winning streak and a 14-game point streak.
SIOUX FALLS
Team Comparison
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Des Moines |
Sioux Falls |
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Overall Record
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24-25-4-4
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41-15-2-0
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Home Record
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14-12-2-2
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17-9-2-0
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Away Record
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10-13-2-2 |
24-6-0-0
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Goals For
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172
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250
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Goals Against
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173
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164
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PP%
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16.7%
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24.8%
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PK%
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81.8%
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80.1%
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Previous and Upcoming Meetings
Des Moines (0) at Sioux Falls (5) on Oct. 19
Sioux Falls (5) at Des Moines (4) on Jan. 2 (OT)
Des Moines (1) at Sioux Falls (4) on Feb. 14
Sioux Falls (3) at Des Moines (1) on Feb. 28
Des Moines at Sioux Falls on Mar. 31
Record: 0-3-1 Home: 0-1-1 Away: 0-2-0
Sioux Falls Top Scorers:
Thomas Zocco (F) - 57GP | 21G | 43A | 64P
Logan Renkowski (F) - 57GP | 40G | 20A | 60P
Tobias Ohman (F) - 54GP | 15G | 38A | 53P
Sioux Falls Goaltenders:
Linards Feldbergs - 46GP | 24-11-1-0 | 2.48 GAA | .912 SV%
Waylon Esche - 37GP | 7-4-1-0 | 3.43 GAA | .873 SV%
Stampede Notes:
- Linards Feldbergs was named USHL goalie of the week for 3/16 - 3/22, posting three wins, a 1.67 GAA and .943 SV%. Feldbergs is on a nine-game winning streak and has 34 wins on the season.
- Cooper Soller has the most points on the season by a rookie with 46P 926G, 20A) in 58GP.
- Thomas Zocco ranks fifth in the USHL in scoring with 64P (21G, 43A) in 57GP.
- Logan Renkowski has the second-most power-play goals in the USHL with 14 on the season.
- Matthew Grimes ranks second for +/- on the season with a +36 rating. Noah Mannausau sits just behind him in third with a +27.
- Cedar Rapids is 15-7-2-3 and 9-0-0-1 in their last 10GP. Cedar Rapids is on a 6-game winning streak and a 14-game point streak.
Next Home Game: April 4
The Bucs return for their final home game of the regular season on Saturday, April 4, as they host the Sioux City Musketeers at 6:05 p.m. It is Fan Appreciation Night, featuring a team photo magnet giveaway at the door and a post-game autograph session with the entire Bucs team! The Bucs will also be hosting their annual Doxie Dash in partnership with the Animal Rescue League. It's also our final Coors Mug Club and Tito's Saturday! 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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