WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed an updated with the Tri-City Storm, reacquiring defenseman Nick Koering.
Trade Details:
| Des Moines receives |
Tri-City receives |
| Nick Koering, D, 2007 |
Danick St. Pierre, F, 2008
Charlie Hunst, D, 2009
2027 Phase II Rd 4 |
Koering is a 2007-born defenseman who spent time with the Muskegon Lumberjacks before finishing out the 2025-26 season with the Bucs. He was initially involved in a trade with the Storm to acquire forward Mason Jenson, but the Bucs are thrilled to bring Koering back to the organization.
"We're excited to welcome Nick back to the Bucs," said Derek Damon, Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations. "While moving him was part of the process to acquire Mason Jenson, when the opportunity presented itself to bring Nick back into our organization, we didn't hesitate. Nick is a player we know well, and he brings the character, competitiveness, and style of play that fits exactly what we're building here in Des Moines. We're thrilled to have him back in a Buccaneers sweater."
The Buccaneers wish St. Pierre and Hunst the best as they continue their USHL career in Tri-City.
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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