Des Moines Buccaneers Weekend Preview: September 25 - 26

Results: Week of Sep. 16         Record: 2-0-0-0
Des Moines (4) at Muskegon (1) on Sept. 16
Youngstown (3) at Des Moines (7) on Sept. 17

Des Moines Top Scorers:  
Joey Argentina (F) - 2GP | 2G | 4A | 6P 
Mason Jenson (F) - 2GP | 4G | 0A | 4P 
Riley Zupfer (F) - 2GP | 0G | 4A | 4P

Des Moines Goaltenders:
Jon Kavcic - 1GP | 1-0-0-0 | 1.00 GAA | 0.970 SV%
Kimi Saffran - 1GP | 1-0-0-0 | 3.00 GAA | 0.870 SV%

Buccaneers Notes:

• Joey Argentina leads the league in scoring, earning USHL forward of the week following his Fall Classic performance of 6P (2G, 4A) in 2GP. Both of Argentina's goals came short-handed, one in each game last week. 
• Mason Jenson leads the USHL in goals with 4G in his 2GP last week. Jenson netted his first USHL hat trick in the Bucs' win over Youngstown on Sep. 17.
• Jon Kavcic ranks fourth among USHL goaltenders, earning USHL goaltender of the week after his Fall Classic performance against the Muskegon Lumberjacks, stopping 32 of 33 shots on net in his first USHL win. 
• Becker Wenkus, Bradley Whang, and Eli Bimmerle each scored their first USHL goals in the Bucs' 7-3 victory over Youngstown.

OMAHA

Team Comparison

Previous and Upcoming Meetings 
Des Moines at Omaha on Sep. 25
Des Moines at Omaha on Sep. 26
Omaha at Des Moines on Oct. 2
Omaha at Des Moines on Jan. 2
Omaha at Des Moines on Mar. 27
Record: 0-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-0

Omaha Top Scorers:  
Yegor Kim (F) - 2GP | 2G | 1A | 3P 
Rylan Bydal (F) - 2GP | 1G | 2A | 3P 
Jack Stanius (F) -1GP | 1G | 1A | 2P 

Omaha Goaltenders:
Anthony Sciere - 1GP | 1-0-0-0 | 3.00 GAA | .893 SV%
Nils Roberts Maurins - 1GP | 0-1-0-0 | 5.12 GAA | .750 SV%  

Lancers Notes:

• Omaha's power play ranks second in the USHL, as they converted on 3 of 7 chances in their first 2GP. 
• The Lancers split their weekend at the Fall Classic, falling 3-6 in their opening game against the Chicago Steel, then taking a 5-3 victory over the Madison Capitols.

Next Home Games: October 2 & 3
The Bucs' first homestand of the 2026-27 season will take place October 2 & 3 at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. October 2 is the home opener, featuring a schedule magnet giveaway, Fireball Friday ($3 off Fireball drinks), Kwik Star Friday (BOGO tickets with Kwik Star receipt), and 2-for-1 beer night. October 3 is Kids' Opening Day, featuring a hat & mitten toss, Signature Saturday, and Tito's Saturday ($3 off Tito's drinks). 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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