Des Moines Buccaneers

Des Moines Buccaneers

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Des Moines Buccaneers, a privately owned entity headquartered in the US, was founded in 1980 and employs approximately 40 individuals. The company reported $27.0M in revenue as of 2023 and functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Primarily operating as a Tier I junior ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League, its offerings also include media and TV services.

Revenue

Founded

1980

Headcount

47

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The Des Moines Buccaneers recently acquired forward Mason Jenson, a 2007-born player, from the Tri-City Storm on June 11, 2026, in exchange for defenseman Nick Koering and affiliate players Nathan Garski and Elias Ehrhardt. Previously, on May 4, the Buccaneers completed their 2026 USHL Phase I and II Drafts, which focused on 2010-born players for Phase I and 2006-2009 born players for Phase II. This followed a May 3 trade where the team sent defenseman Jacoby Palmer and a 2027 Phase II Round 7 pick to the Dubuque Fighting Saints in exchange for a 2026 Phase II Round 3 pick, ahead of the 2026 USHL Draft. Earlier, on April 2, the Buccaneers secured a 4-2 victory against the Lincoln Stars, with Owen Tylec contributing two goals. In March, specifically on March 26, Blake Zielinski was named a finalist for the United States Hockey League (USHL) Gaudreau Award.

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Jun

11th

2026

01:00

BUCS ACQUIRE JENSON IN TRADE WITH TRI

General 6/11/2026 2:00:00 PM BUCS ACQUIRE JENSON IN TRADE WITH TRI-CITY WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Tri-City Storm, acquiring forward Mason Jenson. Trade Details: Des Moines receives Tri-City receives Mason Jenson, F, 2007 2027 Phase I Rd 7 Nick Koering, D, 2007 Nathan Garski, F, 2008 (AP) Elias Ehrhardt, F, 2009 (AP) Jenson is a 2007-born forward out of Rogers, Minn., who joined the Storm as an affiliate player in 2024-25.

May

4th

2026

18:30

BUCS COMPLETE 2026 USHL DRAFT

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers completed the 2025 USHL Phase I & II Drafts on May 4 & 5, 2025. The Phase I Draft consisted of only 2010-born players, while Phase II included any players with birth years between 2006-2009.

May

3rd

2026

18:30

BUCS COMPLETE TRADE WITH DUBUQUE

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Dubuque Fighting Saints ahead of the 2026 USHL Draft. Trade Details: Des Moines receives Dubuque receives 2026 Phase II Round 3 Jacoby Palmer, D, 2009 2027 Phase II Round 7 The Buccaneers acquire a Phase II Round 3 pick ahead of the 2026 USHL Draft, which will take place beginning May 4 at 5 p.m. Phase II will begin at 11 a.m. on May 5. Find more information on the USHL Draft and viewing here.

Apr

2nd

2026

18:30

Des Moines Buccaneers

General 4/3/2026 10:06:00 PM BUCS OUTLAST STARS 4-2 Lincoln, Neb. — The Des Moines Buccaneers (26-27-4-4) picked up two points with a 4-2 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.

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Zielinski Announced as Gaudreau Award Finalist

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers are excited to announce Blake Zielinski as a finalist for the United States Hockey League (USHL) Gaudreau Award. The Gaudreau Award honors the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, whose impact on and off the ice still resonates deeply with the hockey community.

Mar

24th

2026

18:30

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General 3/25/2026 9:45:00 PM RIDERS ROUT BUCS 6-1 Cedar Rapids, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (24-26-4-4) fell 6-1 to the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (33-16-3-6), who extend their point streak to 15 games, in a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup Wednesday night at ImOn Ice Arena.

Mar

19th

2026

18:30

ZIELINSKI NETS HAT TRICK, BUCS FALL 5

General 3/20/2026 9:44:00 PM ZIELINSKI NETS HAT TRICK, BUCS FALL 5-4 TO FORCE West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (23-25-4-4) fell 5-4 to the Fargo Force (35-16-3-2) Friday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.

Mar

16th

2026

18:30

BUCS FALL TO RIDERS 4

General 3/17/2026 9:14:00 PM BUCS FALL TO RIDERS 4-3 IN OT West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (23-24-4-4) battled through overtime, ultimately falling 4-3 to the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (30-16-3-6) Tuesday night in a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.

Mar

12th

2026

18:30

Des Moines Buccaneers

General 3/13/2026 9:04:00 PM BUCS FALL TO HAWKS 3-2 Waterloo, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (23-24-3-4) fell to the Waterloo Black Hawks (14-35-2-2) Friday night in a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup at Young Arena. Bucs forwards Blake Zielinski and Harper Searles each battled to bring Des Moines within one goal, but Waterloo took the final edge.

Mar

11th

2026

18:30

STARS FALL FRIDAY TO BUCS

LINCOLN, NE— The Lincoln Stars (26-24-4-1) fell at home to the Des Moines Buccaneers on Friday night. Des Moines would carry the pace of play early in the first. The Buccaneers would strike twice in the frame on developing rushes, but Lincoln would make it a one-goal game late in the period when KJ Sauer put home his first USHL goal in his first USHL game to cut the deficit in half.

Feb

26th

2026

18:30

Des Moines Buccaneers

General 2/27/2026 10:26:00 PM BUCS BLANK LANCERS 9-0 West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (21-20-3-4) dominated the Omaha Lancers (11-33-2-2) with a 9-0 victory Friday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Des Moines defenseman Ryland Randle tallied a career-high 4P (2G, 2A), netting the opening goal of the night just 2:43 into the contest.

Jan

16th

2026

18:30

Des Moines Buccaneers

General 1/17/2026 6:47:00 PM BUCS FALL 4-1 TO FIGHTING SAINTS West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (11-17-3-4) fell to the Dubuque Fighting Saints (24-9-2-0) in a 4-1 Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup Saturday night at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.

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