Lincoln, Neb. — The Des Moines Buccaneers (26-27-4-4) picked up two points with a 4-2 win against the Lincoln Stars (28-28-4-1) Friday night at the Ice Box. Bucs forward Owen Tylec led the offense, tallying two goals on the night. Bucs goalie Alan Lendak (20-11-1-0) backstopped the Des Moines victory with 29 saves. The Bucs return home for a matchup against the Sioux City Musketeers tomorrow night at 6:05 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.
Bucs defenseman Keaton Orrey opened the scoring of the match as his shot from the blue line flew past Menard to give Des Moines the initial 1-0 lead. Orrey's power-play goal was assisted by forwards Henry Major and Luke Norcross 15:41 into the first period. Forward Owen Tylec doubled the Bucs lead with another power-play goal at 19:54, tipping in a pass from Blake Zielinski for his 18th goal of the season.
Stars top-scoring forwards Alex Pelletier netted his 47th goal of the season 10:54 into the middle frame to cut the Des Moines advantage to 2-1. Tylec responded with his second on the night at 14:05, sending home Ryan Seelinger's rebounded shot for his 19th goal of the season, extending the lead to 3-1. Forward Joey Argentina picked up a centering pass from Luke Norcross and sent his shot from the slot flying past Menard to widen the Bucs lead once more at 15:27. Argentina's 11th goal of the season widened the Bucs lead once more at 4-1.
Stars forward Kade Kohanski's shot from the right-wing circle found the top-shelf 16:30 into the final frame to show a final score of 4-2.
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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