What league does Des Moines Buccaneers play in?

Des Moines Buccaneers play in the USHL.

When was Des Moines Buccaneers founded?

Des Moines Buccaneers was founded in 1980 in Urbandale, IA, USA, USA.

Where is Des Moines Buccaneers based?

Des Moines Buccaneers is based in Urbandale, IA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Des Moines Buccaneers?

The head coach of Des Moines Buccaneers is Marty Mjelleli.

What arena does Des Moines Buccaneers play in?

Des Moines Buccaneers play their home games at Buccaneer Arena in Urbandale, IA, USA.

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2011-2012 Des Moines Buccaneers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Pheonix Copley (G)	34	1992	North Pole, AK, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#35	Christian Frey (G)	32	1993	Arlington, TX, USA	5'10"	179	L
	#33	Jason Kasdorf (G)	33	1992	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	205	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#27	J.D. Cotroneo (D)	32	1993	Woodbury, MN, USA	5'11"	201	R
	#32	Callum Hofford (D)	31	1994	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#25	Mitch Jones (D)	31	1995	Rochester, MI, USA	5'11"	198	L
	#5	Duggie Lagrone (D)	31	1994	Plano, TX, USA	5'9"	179	R
	#26	Matt Miller (D)	30	1995	East Palestine, OH, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#24	Ethan Prow (D)	33	1992	Sauk Rapids, MN, USA	5'11"	183	R
	#20	Zack Rall (D)	33	1992	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#23	Connor Schmidt (D)	32	1993	Flat Rock, MI, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#2	Nick Seeler (D)	32	1993	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#3	Connor Varley (D)	33	1992	Lansdale, PA, USA	5'11"	201	R
	#21	Luke Voltin (D/C)	30	1995	Blaine, MN, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#2	Anderson White (D)	34	1991	Caledon, ON, CAN	6'4"	220	L
	#6	Wayland Williams (D)	31	1994	Detroit, MI, USA	5'11"	185	-
	#22	Cameron Yarwood (D/F)	31	1994	Grosse Pointe Park, MI, USA	5'9"	172	L
FORWARDS
	#11	Garrett Allen (RW)	33	1992	Delafield, MN, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#9	Drake Caggiula (LW/C)	31	1994	Pickering, ON, CAN	5'11"	183	L
	#10	Cal Decowski (LW)	34	1992	Andover, MN, USA	5'8"	181	L
	#14	Joe Gambardella (C/LW)	32	1993	Staten Island, NY, USA	5'10"	201	L
	#16	Anthony Greco (RW)	32	1993	Queens, NY, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#14	Matthew Hansen (F)	32	1993	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#28	Austin Hervey (LW)	33	1992	Brighton, MI, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#18	Justin Hussar (LW)	33	1992	Lancaster, NY, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#8	Kevin Irwin (C)	32	1993	Hinckley, OH, USA	5'11"	183	R
	#15	Tanner Karty (F)	31	1994	Oklahoma City, OK, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#17	Patrick Kirtland (LW)"A"	35	1991	Lenexa, KS, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#12	Gasper Kopitar (W/C)	33	1992	Jesenice, SLO	6'0"	194	R
	#9	Chad McDonald (F)	32	1993	Battle Creek, MI, USA	5'10"	172	R
	#21	Mac Olson (F)	34	1991	Grosse Pointe, MI, USA	5'10"	181	L
	#19	Joey Palumbo (LW)	31	1995	Hilton, NY, USA	5'11"	168	L
	#19	Ray Pigozzi (LW)	31	1994	Evanston, IL, USA	6'0"	176	L
	#28	Branislav Rapac (RW/LW)	32	1993	Spisska Nova Ves, SVK	6'2"	185	L
	#26	Chase Rey (F)	31	1994	St. Peters, MO, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#25	Zach Saar (RW)	32	1993	Richland, MI, USA	6'4"	236	R
	#7	Trent Samuels-Thomas (F)	32	1993	West Hartford, CT, USA	6'1"	190	-

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 16Av Age: 18.41 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2011-2012 Des Moines Buccaneers Staff

Head CoachMarty Mjelleli
Head CoachRegg Simon
Asst. CoachGraham Johnson
ScoutPhil Tetzlaff

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Des Moines Buccaneers Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Urbandale, IA, USA Map
Founded: 1980

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Des Moines Buccaneers: 1 513 GP

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Arena Information

Arena Name: Buccaneer Arena
Location: Urbandale, IA
Capacity: 3 250
Construction Year: 1961

Des Moines Buccaneers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/15/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Sioux Falls Stampede	Des Moines Buccaneers	-	USHL
02/14/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Des Moines Buccaneers	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	-	USHL
02/08/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Omaha Lancers	Des Moines Buccaneers	0 - 4	USHL
02/07/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Des Moines Buccaneers	Omaha Lancers	6 - 3	USHL
02/01/2026 09:05 PM UTC	Tri-City Storm	Des Moines Buccaneers	1 - 3	USHL

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Des Moines Buccaneers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	USHL	42	17	18	-	-	7	124	136	41	0.98	6	-
2024-2025	USHL	62	25	32	-	-	5	181	223	55	0.89	7	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	USHL	62	25	30	-	-	7	185	209	57	0.92	7	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	USHL	62	25	28	-	-	9	167	194	59	0.95	6	First round loss
2021-2022	USHL	62	18	39	-	-	5	166	238	41	0.66	8	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	USHL	51	26	21	-	-	4	158	152	56	1.1	5	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	USHL	47	21	23	-	-	3	147	174	45	0.96	7	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	USHL	62	35	22	-	-	5	202	177	75	1.21	4	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	USHL	60	20	33	-	-	7	145	199	47	0.78	8	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	USHL	60	36	20	-	-	4	177	154	76	1.27	4	First round loss
2015-2016	USHL	60	25	30	-	-	5	165	205	55	0.92	7	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	USHL	60	21	26	-	-	13	164	204	55	0.92	7	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	USHL	60	20	32	-	-	8	154	208	48	0.8	6	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	USHL	64	25	35	-	-	4	189	245	54	0.84	-	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	USHL	60	20	33	-	-	7	168	215	47	0.78	7	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	USHL	60	29	25	-	-	6	174	177	64	1.07	7	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	USHL	60	20	34	0	-	6	199	256	46	0.77	12	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	USHL	60	12	43	0	-	5	167	283	29	0.48	11	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	USHL	60	14	40	0	-	6	134	213	34	0.57	11	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	USHL	60	29	21	0	-	10	215	206	73	1.22	8	Semifinal loss
2005-2006	USHL	60	33	21	0	-	6	208	173	72	1.2	5	Champion
2004-2005	USHL	60	17	37	0	-	6	174	244	40	0.67	11	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	USHL	60	29	26	0	-	5	202	200	63	1.05	8	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	USHL	60	27	27	0	-	6	200	223	60	1	7	Quarterfinal loss
2001-2002	USHL	61	32	24	0	-	5	222	202	69	1.13	7	-
2000-2001	USHL	56	32	21	0	-	3	195	190	67	1.2	5	-
1999-2000	USHL	58	35	20	0	-	3	220	196	73	1.26	6	-
1998-1999	USHL	56	48	7	0	-	1	304	133	97	1.73	1	Champion
1997-1998	USHL	56	-	-	-	-	-	226	148	82	1.46	1	-
1996-1997	USHL	54	37	13	0	-	4	245	168	78	1.44	4	-

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