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

39

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On April 2, 2026, the Des Moines Buccaneers (26-27-4-4) defeated the Lincoln Stars (28-28-4-1) 4-2, with forward Owen Tylec contributing two goals. Previously, on March 26, the Buccaneers announced Blake Zielinski as a finalist for the United States Hockey League (USHL) Gaudreau Award. This followed a 6-1 loss on March 24 against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (33-16-3-6), who extended their point streak to 15 games in a Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchup. Earlier, on March 19, the team fell 5-4 to the Fargo Force (35-16-3-2), despite Zielinski achieving a hat trick. The Buccaneers (23-24-4-4) also lost 4-3 in overtime to the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (30-16-3-6) on March 16 in a separate Dupaco Cowbell Cup contest.

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Des Moines Buccaneers offers 4 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Des Moines Buccaneers's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and search, social, and retail media.

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Des Moines Buccaneers's revenues were less than $25M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Des Moines Buccaneers's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is search, display and digital publishing. For full access to Des Moines Buccaneers's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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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

Des Moines Buccaneers

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.

Jan

3rd

2026

18:30

GAMBLERS INCH PAST BUCS 2

General 1/4/2026 5:38:00 PM GAMBLERS INCH PAST BUCS 2-1 West Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers (10-14-3-4) fell 2-0 to the Green Bay Gamblers (23-8-2-1) Sunday afternoon at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Green Bay forward Oliver McKinney notched both goals for the Gamblers in the second period.

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