Team Facts

2017-2018 Roster
# N Player A Born Birthplace HT WT S Ctrct
GOALTENDERS
Trent Burnham (G) 18 2000 Eagle River, AK, USA 5'11" 161 L
#1 Roman Durny (G) 19 1998 Liptovsky Mikulas, SVK 6'1" 209 R
Gavin Enright (G) 18 1999 Farmington, MN, USA 6'2" 154 L
Atticus Kelly (G) 18 2000 St. Paul, MN, USA 6'3" 183 -
#33 Jake Kucharski (G) 18 1999 Erie, PA, USA 6'4" 205 L
Christian Stoever (G) 18 2000 Northville, MI, USA 6'3" 165 L
DEFENSEMEN
Lucas Bahn (D) 18 1999 Hendersonville, TN, USA 5'10" 165 R
#3 Colin Baird (D) 18 1999 Shoreview, MN, USA 6'5" 196 L
#6 Scooter Brickey (D)   “A” 18 1999 Burtchville, MI, USA 6'3" 190 R
Michael Kesselring (D) 18 2000 Florence, SC, USA 6'4" 192 R
#21 Nick Leitner (D)   “A” 20 1998 Bemidji, MN, USA 6'0" 183 R
#18 Christopher Lipe (D) 18 1999 Rockford, MI, USA 6'1" 185 R
#5
Will MacKinnon (D)   “A” 18 2000 Port Clinton, OH, USA 5'11" 201 L
#14 Tony Malinowski (D) 18 1999 Clarkston, MI, USA 6'3" 185 L
#10 Marshall Rifai (D) 20 1998 Beaconsfield, QC, CAN 6'1" 187 L
#19 Colin Ugbekile (D) 18 1999 Solingen, GER 6'1" 198 L
FORWARDS
#39 Kaden Bohlsen (F) 17 2001 Willmar, MN, USA 6'1" 165 R
#55 Rob Christy (F) 17 2001 St. Paul, MN, USA 5'10" 170 R
#54 Adam Conquest (RW) 18 2000 Milford, MI, USA 6'0" 185 R
#16 Braden Costello (F) 18 2000 Grand Forks, ND, USA 6'2" 201 L
#25 Wyllum Deveaux (F) 17 2000 Sackville, NS, CAN 6'1" 174 L
#8 Chase Ellingson (C/RW)   “C”   20 1997 Blaine, MN, USA 5'7" 172 R
#13 Matt Gosiewski (C) 20 1998 Wilton, CT, USA 6'4" 216 L
#12 Brian Halonen (F) 19 1999 Delano, MN, USA 6'0" 198 R
#7 Mike Hardman (F) 19 1999 Hanover, MA, USA 6'3" 190 L
#23 Reed Lebster (F) 19 1999 Grand Rapids, MI, USA 5'11" 172 R
#46 Josh Luedtke (F) 17 2000 Minnetonka, MN, USA 5'10" 161 R
#11 Luke Manning (C) 19 1999 Stillwater, MN, USA 5'10" 185 L
#17 Julian Napravnik (RW)   “A” 21 1997 Bad Nauheim, GER 5'11" 159 L
#22 Tyler Paquette (F) 17 2001 Collegeville, PA, USA 6'2" 196 R
#29
Sam Stevens (F) 18 2000 Montréal, QC, CAN 6'1" 172 L
C.J. Walker (F) 19 1999 Boise, ID, USA 5'11" 170 R
#26 Nicolas Werbik (C) 20 1997 Zlin, CZE 6'3" 194 R 18/19
Position: G:6 D:10 F:17 | Av Age: 17.42 years | Av Ht: 6'1" | Av Wt 183 lbs | Compare with other teams
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  • Nationalities 26 players
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  • Experience Des Moines Buccaneers: 1 327 GP
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Team captaincy history
Arena Information
  • Arena Name Buccaneer Arena
  • Location Urbandale, IA
  • Capacity 3 250
  • Construction Year 1961
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Latest Transactions
DATE STATUS PLAYER TEAM SOURCE
05/15/2018
05/15/2018 Confirmed Leaving Will MacKinnon (D) Leaving for Univ. of New Hampshire
05/08/2018
05/08/2018 Confirmed Joining Patrick Schmiedlin (F) Joining from Culver Military Academy Prep
05/08/2018 Confirmed Joining Isaac Novak (F) Joining from Belle Tire U16
05/01/2018
05/01/2018 Confirmed Leaving Nicolas Werbik (F) Leaving for HC Zlin
02/06/2018
02/06/2018 Confirmed Leaving Luke Manning (F) Leaving for Air Force Academy
01/17/2018
01/17/2018 Confirmed Leaving Ryan Snowden (G) Leaving for Central Illinois Flying Aces
01/17/2018 Confirmed Joining Matt Gosiewski (F) Joining from Central Illinois Flying Aces
01/11/2018
01/11/2018 Confirmed Joining Wyllum Deveaux (F) Joining from Tri-City Storm
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Team History and Standings
Season League GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA TP Rank Postseason
1988-1989 USHL 48 18 1 27 - 2 250 276 39 6 -
1989-1990 USHL 48 17 2 29 - 0 216 297 36 8 -
1990-1991 USHL 48 28 5 15 - - 247 187 63 2 -
1991-1992 USHL 48 35 2 11 - - 291 157 73 2 Champion
1992-1993 USHL 48 33 4 11 - 0 231 171 70 2 -
1993-1994 USHL 48 36 0 12 - 0 231 150 72 1 -
1994-1995 USHL 48 38 5 5 - 0 290 144 81 1 Champion
1995-1996 USHL 46 21 2 21 - 2 177 174 46 7 -
1996-1997 USHL 54 37 0 13 - 4 245 168 78 4 -
1997-1998 USHL 56 - - - - - 226 148 82 1 -
1998-1999 USHL 56 48 0 7 - 1 304 133 97 1 Champion
1999-2000 USHL 58 35 0 20 - 3 220 196 73 6 -
2000-2001 USHL 56 32 0 21 - 3 195 190 67 5 -
2001-2002 USHL 61 32 0 24 - 5 222 202 69 7 -
2002-2003 USHL 60 27 0 27 - 6 200 223 60 7 Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004 USHL 60 29 0 26 - 5 202 200 63 8 Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005 USHL 60 17 0 37 - 6 174 244 40 11 Did not make playoffs
2005-2006 USHL 60 33 0 21 - 6 208 173 72 5 Champion
2006-2007 USHL 60 29 0 21 - 10 215 206 73 8 Semifinal loss
2007-2008 USHL 60 14 0 40 - 6 134 213 34 11 Did not make playoffs
2008-2009 USHL 60 12 0 43 - 5 167 283 29 11 Did not make playoffs
2009-2010 USHL 60 20 0 34 - 6 199 256 46 12 Did not make playoffs
2010-2011 USHL 60 29 - 25 - 6 174 177 64 7 Did not make playoffs
2011-2012 USHL 60 20 - 33 - 7 168 215 47 7 Did not make playoffs
2012-2013 USHL 64 25 - 35 - 4 189 245 54 - Did not make playoffs
2013-2014 USHL 60 20 - 32 - 8 154 208 48 6 Did not make playoffs
2014-2015 USHL 60 21 - 26 - 13 164 204 55 7 Did not make playoffs
2015-2016 USHL 60 25 - 30 - 5 165 205 55 7 Did not make playoffs
2016-2017 USHL 60 36 - 20 - 4 177 154 76 4 First round loss
2017-2018 USHL 60 20 - 33 - 7 145 199 47 8 Did not make playoffs
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Stars and Cult Players

Where are they now?
# Player Season Team League GP G A TP PIM
1. Ryan Walters (F) 2017-2018 Utah Grizzlies ECHL 63 29 34 63 30
2. T.J. Tynan (F) 2017-2018 Chicago Wolves AHL 70 15 45 60 30
3. Ryan Dingle (F) 2017-2018 Coventry Blaze EIHL 50 25 28 53 47
4. Eric Knodel (D) 2017-2018 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 57 13 39 52 16
5. Anthony Greco (F) 2017-2018 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 75 29 19 48 26
6. Tanner Karty (F) 2017-2018 Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point NCAA III 30 22 26 48 12
7. Isaac Johnson (F) 2017-2018 Tri-City Americans WHL 68 17 31 48 34
8. Aaron Palushaj (F) 2017-2018 Brynäs IF SHL 51 19 26 45 42
9. Thomas Raffl (F) 2017-2018 EC Salzburg EBEL 42 18 27 45 18
10. Kyle Okposo (F) 2017-2018 Buffalo Sabres NHL 76 15 29 44 40
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Franchise All-Time Points
# Player GP G A TP
1. Peter Fregoe (F) 205 110 130 240
2. Peter Sejna (F) 110 81 76 157
3. Russ Johnson (F) 95 66 79 145
4. Jamie Adams (F) 96 67 72 139
5. Brad Frattaroli (F) 144 59 77 136
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Franchise All-Time Goals
# Player GP G A TP
1. Peter Fregoe (F) 205 110 130 240
2. Peter Sejna (F) 110 81 76 157
3. Jamie Adams (F) 96 67 72 139
4. Russ Johnson (F) 95 66 79 145
5. Brad Frattaroli (F) 144 59 77 136
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Franchise All-Time Assists
# Player GP G A TP
1. Peter Fregoe (F) 205 110 130 240
2. Bob Clouston (F) 94 44 85 129
3. Richard Purslow (F) 118 39 80 119
4. Russ Johnson (F) 95 66 79 145
5. Myles Hart (F) 48 32 78 110
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Franchise All-Time PIM
# Player GP G TP PIM
1. Tanner Karty (F) 200 55 111 384
2. Chris Antzoulatos (F) 77 9 30 377
3. Andrew Panzarella (D) 107 3 12 362
4. Andy Birrenkott (D) 77 3 36 293
5. Luke Irwin (D) 112 9 35 249
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Franchise All-Time Games played
# Player GP G A TP
1. Peter Fregoe (F) 205 110 130 240
2. Tanner Karty (F) 200 55 56 111
3. Patrick Grasso (F) 196 43 63 106
4. Austin Handley (D) 167 10 16 26
5. Chris Knowlton (F) 158 40 32 72
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Franchise All-Time Points per Game
# Player GP G TP PPG
1. Scott Purpur (F) 48 51 111 2.313
2. Myles Hart (F) 48 32 110 2.292
3. Scott Rupp (F) 48 34 88 1.833
4. Greg Biskup (D) 45 31 81 1.800
5. Tim Michler (F) 47 28 82 1.745
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Franchise All-Time Points per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Scott Purpur (F) 1983-1984 USHL 48 51 60 111 2.31 49
2. Myles Hart (F) 1981-1982 USHL 48 32 78 110 2.29 -
3. Peter Fregoe (F) 1998-1999 USHL 56 46 57 103 1.84 43
4. Peter Sejna (F) 1999-2000 USHL 58 41 53 94 1.62 36
5. Jamie Adams (F) 1991-1992 USHL 48 48 44 92 1.92 136
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Franchise All-Time Goals per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Scott Purpur (F) 1983-1984 USHL 48 51 60 111 2.31 49
2. Jamie Adams (F) 1991-1992 USHL 48 48 44 92 1.92 136
3. Peter Fregoe (F) 1998-1999 USHL 56 46 57 103 1.84 43
4. Peter Sejna (F) 1999-2000 USHL 58 41 53 94 1.62 36
5. Peter Sejna (F) 1998-1999 USHL 52 40 23 63 1.21 26
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Franchise All-Time Assists per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Myles Hart (F) 1981-1982 USHL 48 32 78 110 2.29 -
2. Scott Purpur (F) 1983-1984 USHL 48 51 60 111 2.31 49
3. Peter Fregoe (F) 1998-1999 USHL 56 46 57 103 1.84 43
4. Richard Purslow (F) 2006-2007 USHL 60 27 55 82 1.37 28
5. T.J. Tynan (F) 2009-2010 USHL 60 17 55 72 1.20 55
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Franchise All-Time PIM per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Andy Birrenkott (D) 1995-1996 USHL 45 2 24 26 0.58 210
2. Ruslan Rakhmatov (D) 2013-2014 USHL 40 3 6 9 0.23 202
3. Seth Adams (F) 2012-2013 USHL 46 10 2 12 0.26 195
4. Chris Antzoulatos (F) 1996-1997 USHL 34 3 12 15 0.44 192
5. Andrew Panzarella (D) 2007-2008 USHL 58 1 4 5 0.09 191
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Average Height, Weight, Age per Season
Season Roster Height Weight Age
2017-2018 View roster 6'1" 183 lbs 17.42
2016-2017 View roster 6'0" 180 lbs 17.94
2015-2016 View roster 6'0" 188 lbs 17.87
2014-2015 View roster 6'1" 191 lbs 18.03
2013-2014 View roster 6'0" 192 lbs 18.00
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