Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: April 3 - 4

Results: Week of Mar. 25         Record: 1-2-0-0
Des Moines (1) at Cedar Rapids (6) on Mar. 25
Des Moines (1) at Cedar Rapids (4) on Mar. 27
Des Moines (4) at Sioux Falls (3) on Mar. 31

Des Moines Top Scorers:  
Ryan Seelinger (F) - 59GP | 31G | 36A | 66P 
Blake Zielinski (F) - 41GP | 25G | 27A | 52P 
Owen Tylec (F) - 60GP | 17G | 25A | 42P

Des Moines Goaltenders:
Alan Lendak - 32GP | 19-11-1-0 | 2.43 GAA | 0.908 SV%
Andrei Nikolaev - 12GP | 2-9-0-0 | 2.88 GAA | 0.892 SV%

Buccaneers Notes:

• Ryan Seelinger leads the club in scoring and ranks fourth in the USHL with 68P (31G, 36A) in 59GP.
• Riley Zupfer ranks second in scoring among USHL rookies with 41P (16G, 25A) in 58GP. Zupfer has the most power-play goals by a rookie with 8 on the season. 
• Alan Lendak ranks fifth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.43 GAA and .908 SV%
• The Bucs are 11-15-2-2 on the road, 14-12-2-2 at home and 4-5-1-0 in their last 10GP. 

LINCOLN

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Lincoln (2) at Des Moines (1) on Nov. 21
Lincoln (3) at Des Moines (4) on Jan. 30 (OT)
Lincoln (1) at Des Moines (4) on Feb. 17
Des Moines (5) at Lincoln (1) on Mar. 12
Des Moines at Lincoln on Apr. 3
Record: 3-1-0-0 Home: 2-1-0 Away: 1-0-0

Lincoln Top Scorers:  
Alex Pelletier (F) - 57GP | 46G | 36A | 82P 
Layne Loomer (F) - 58GP | 30G | 41A | 71P 
Kade Kohanski (F) - 60GP | 20G | 32A | 52P 

Lincoln Goaltenders:
Charles Menard - 20GP | 9-8-2-0 | 2.75 GAA | .913 SV%
William Prowse - 41GP | 19-14-2-1 | 2.81 GAA | .904 SV%  

Stars Notes:

• Lincoln has two of the top three scorers in the USHL in Alex Pelletier with 82P (46G, 36A) and Layne Loomer with 71P (30G, 41A).
• Lincoln's Nikolas Young ranks in the top five highest-scoring defensemen in the USHL with 40P (9G, 31A) in 49GP.
• The Stars are 14-14-0-1 at home and 6-4-0-0 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 (1) at Des Moines (5) on Mar. 7
Sioux City at Des Moines on Apr. 4
Record: 2-3-0-0 Home: 1-2-0 Away: 1-1-0

Sioux City Top Scorers:  
Luke Garry (F) - 56GP | 21G | 40A | 61P 
William Tomko (F) - 58GP | 23G | 36A | 59P 
Trey Jefferis (F) - 54GP | 27G | 24A | 51P 

Sioux City Goaltenders:
Jack Fichthorn - 35GP | 12-13-2-2 | 3.59 GAA | .888 SV%
Ryder Shea - 24GP | 14-6-0-0 | 3.72 GAA | .880 SV%  

Musketeers Notes:

• Shayne Gould leads USHL defensemen in scoring with 51P (12G, 39A) in 59GP this season.
• Sioux City is 16-11-2-0 on the road and 4-6-0-0 in their last 10GP.

Next Home Games: 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, a shoot-to-win competition for the chance to win a prize from Off Course Golf Carts, and a Mow Your Yard challenge for the chance to win a lawnmower from Clive Power Equipment. 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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