Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: March 6 - 7

Results: Week of Feb. 27         Record: 1-2-0-0
Omaha (0) at Des Moines (9) on Feb. 27
Sioux Falls (3) at Des Moines (1) on Feb. 28
Waterloo (5) at Des Moines (2) on Mar. 1

Des Moines Top Scorers:  
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 49GP | 29G | 30A | 59P 
Blake Zielinski (F) - 42GP | 18G | 22A | 39P 
Owen Tylec (F) - 50GP | 13G | 19A | 32P

Des Moines Goaltenders:
Alan Lendak - 25GP | 15-10-0-0 | 2.33 GAA | 0.911 SV%
Andrei Nikolaev - 8GP | 2-5-0-0 | 2.28 GAA | 0.915 SV%

Buccaneers Notes:

• Ryan Seelinger leads the club in scoring and ranks fourth in the USHL with 59P (29G, 30A) in 49GP.
• Riley Zupfer ranks third in scoring among USHL rookies with 29P (11G, 18A) in 49GP. Zupfer has the second-most power-play points by a rookie with 11 on the season.
• Ryland Randle has the second-most goals by a defenseman with 10G in 50GP. Randle ranks 10th in scoring by a defenseman with 28P (10G, 18A).
• Alan Lendak ranks fifth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.33 GAA and .911 SV%
• Owen Tylec is on a seven-game home point streak, with 12P in his last 7GP at the RecPlex. 
• The Bucs are 12-10-1-2 at home and 6-4-0-0 in their last 10GP.

DUBUQUE

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Des Moines (3) at Dubuque (4) on Oct. 30 (SO)
Des Moines (4) at Dubuque (8) on Nov. 26
Dubuque (4) at Des Moines (1) on Jan. 17
Dubuque at Des Moines on Mar. 6
Record: 0-2-0-1 Home: 0-1-0 Away: 0-1-0-1

Dubuque Top Scorers:  
Michael Barron (F) - 50GP | 15G | 38A | 53P 
Teddy Merrill (F) - 48GP | 25G | 24A | 49P 
Masun Fleece (F) - 42GP | 22G | 22A | 44P 

Dubuque Goaltenders:
Vojtech Hambalek - 35GP | 23-11-0-0 | 2.86 GAA | .895 SV%
Michael Chambre - 19GP | 4-11-1-0 | 3.02 GAA | .907 SV%  

Fighting Saints Notes:

• Michael Barron has tallied the second-most assists in the USHL with 38A in 50GP. Barron ranks eighth in scoring with 53P (15G, 38A) in 50GP.
• Gavin Lock is tied for the most game-winning goals with seven on the season.
• Caden Dabrowski ranks fourth in scoring among USHL rookies with 28P (12G, 16A) in 38GP. Dabrowski has the highest shooting % by a rookie, netting 12G on 51 shots this season (23.5%). 
• The Fighting Saints' power play is tied for first in the USHL, clicking at 28.4% through 50GP.
• Dubuque is 15-8-2-0 on the road and 7-2-1-0-0 in their last 10GP. 

SIOUX CITY

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Des Moines (5) at Sioux City (3) on Oct. 11
Sioux City (6) at Des Moines (4) on Nov. 22
Sioux City (2) at Des Moines (0) on Dec. 5
Des Moines (3) at Sioux City (4) on Dec. 12 
Sioux City at Des Moines on Mar. 7
Sioux City at Des Moines on Apr. 4
Record: 1-3-0 Home: 0-2-0 Away: 1-1-0

Sioux City Top Scorers:  
Luke Garry (F) - 48GP | 19G | 34A | 53P 
William Tomko (F) - 48GP | 19G | 31A | 50P 
Trey Jefferis (F) - 44GP | 24G | 22A | 46P 

Sioux City Goaltenders:
Ryder Shea - 18GP | 11-3-0-0 | 3.44 GAA | .893 SV%
Jack Fichthorn - 12GP | 11-10-2-2 | 3.49 GAA | .885 SV%  

Musketeers Notes:

• Shayne Gould leads USHL defensemen in scoring with 45P (11G, 34A) in 49GP.
• Trey Jefferis has netted the most shorthanded goals in the USHL with four on the season.
• The Musketeers are 14-8-2-0 on the road and 5-3-1-1 in their last 10GP. 

Next Home Games: March 6 - 7 
The Bucs return for another home weekend, kicking off Friday, Mar. 6, with a 7:05 p.m. Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup against the Dubuque Fighting Saints at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. It is Buccaneers Nationals, presented by Knoxville Raceway! Featuring a Buccaneers Nationals race on the ice during intermission, it is also a Buzzballz college night, Fireball Friday, and 2-for-1 beer night. Saturday the Bucs host the Sioux City Musketeers at 7:05 p.m. for Faith & Family night, presented by Thrivent. The Bucs will host guest speakers as we celebrate what matters most. Saturday is also $1 dog night, Coors mug club 1/2 off beverages, 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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