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Team & personnel
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The Des Moines Buccaneers are a prestigious USHL junior hockey franchise based in the Des Moines metro area. Since their 1980 founding, the Buccaneers have built a legacy with multiple championships and players who advanced to the NHL. Today, home games are hosted at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines due to ice-surface considerations at Buccaneer Arena. We’ve got you covered for tickets, schedules, and all the latest Buccaneers news in one reliable place.
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Whether you’re a longtime season-ticket holder or new to USHL hockey, the Buccaneers offer a range of seating options, including Arena Level, Center Ice, Ice Level, and Lounge Tables. For ticket inquiries, call 515-278-2827. For the latest social updates, follow the team on X (Twitter) and Instagram @bucshockey, TikTok @desmoinesbuccaneers, and on Facebook at Des Moines Buccaneers. We’ll keep you posted on the Fall Classic, Frosty Cup, and all 2025-26 scheduled games.
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Quick Facts About Des Moines Buccaneers
- Type/genre: USHL junior hockey team (not a music artist).
- Founded: 1980; Based in the Des Moines metro; Home arena currently MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, West Des Moines (murs due to ice-season issues at Buccaneer Arena).
- Championships: 4 Clark Cup championships (1992, 1995, 1999, 2006); 4 Anderson Cup titles (1993–94, 1994–95, 1997–98, 1998–99); 3 Gold Cups (1992, 1995, 1998). Notable NHL alumni include Kyle Okposo and Scott Clemmensen.
- 2025-26 schedule: 62 games total (30 home, 30 away, 2 at Fall Classic); Fall Classic at Cranberry Township (Sept 17–22, 2025); road opener Sept 27, 2025 at Waterloo; home opener Oct 3, 2025 vs Chicago Steel at RecPlex; Frosty Cup in Frisco, TX (Jan 21–22, 2026).
- Venue update: Home games played at MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex since 2020 due to ice-surface issues at Buccaneer Arena.
- Social media: X (Twitter) and Instagram @bucshockey; TikTok @desmoinesbuccaneers; Facebook page 'Des Moines Buccaneers'.
Team and competition background
The Des Moines Buccaneers are a U.S. Junior A hockey team based in Des Moines, IA playing in the United States Hockey League from 1980 to 2027. The Des Moines Buccaneers are a proud member of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's premier junior hockey league. The Des Moines Buccaneers play their home games at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, a multi-sport complex in West Des Moines, Iowa. [1] [2] [3]
Notable people
The Des Moines Buccaneers have had notable players such as Jamie Adams, who played 96 games with 67 goals and 72 assists. Seth Adams is another notable player with 46 games, 10 goals, and 2 assists. [4]
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