Des Moines Buccaneers

Des Moines Buccaneers

http://bucshockey.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dsmhockey/

Des Moines Buccaneers is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, it operates with approximately 40 employees and specializes in spectator sports. The team functions as a Tier I junior ice hockey team within the United States Hockey League.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1980

Headcount

47

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On August 20, 2026, Emily Reynolds joined the hockey operations team as Skating Coach, bringing over 15 years of experience coaching hockey players in the Des Moines area. Previously, on August 11, Connor Gagnon was named Assistant General Manager, expanding his role after serving as a Minnesota regional scout with the organization for the past year. Earlier, on June 11, the Buccaneers acquired forward Mason Jenson (born 2007), who joined the Tri-City Storm as an affiliate player in 2024-25, in a trade that sent defenseman Nick Koering (2007), forwards Nathan Garski (2008) and Elias Ehrhardt (2009), and a 2027 Phase I Round 7 pick to Tri-City. This followed the team's completion of the 2026 USHL Phase I & II Drafts on May 4 and 5, where Phase I focused on 2010-born players and Phase II included players born between 2006 and 2009. Prior to the draft, on May 3, the Buccaneers completed a trade with the Dubuque Fighting Saints, acquiring a 2026 Phase II Round 3 pick and defenseman Jacoby Palmer (2009) in exchange for a 2027 Phase II Round 7 pick.

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

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Aug

20th

2026

06:30

Bucs Welcome Emily Reynolds as Skating Coach

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Buccaneers are excited to announce the addition of Emily Reynolds to the hockey operations team as Skating Coach. Reynolds has coached many hockey players in the Des Moines area for more than 15 years.

Aug

11th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Bucs Welcome Connor Gagnon as Assistant General Manager

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Buccaneers are excited to announce the addition of Connor Gagnon to the hockey operations team as Assistant General Manager. Gagnon has been a Minnesota regional scout with the organization for the past year, and the Bucs are thrilled to expand his role with the team.

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

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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.

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