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Based on 5 seasons, and 91 alumni
Website
bucshockey.com Location & Rink
About the team
The Des Moines Buccaneers are a junior program in the USHL, based in Urbandale, IA and play their home games at Buccaneer Arena. They have averaged a 42.8% win rate over the last five seasons (currently 28-37-0) and have 91 active alumni mainly playing in the NCAA DI, AHL, and Slovak Extraliga.
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Des Moines Buccaneers Rankings
THR rankings are based on verified player and family reviews, alumni advancement, and five seasons of on-ice results.
Season Record
CURRENT
28-37-0
as of 5/27/2026
PREVIOUS
25-37-0
42.8%
Avg win % · 5 seasons
60.6
Avg GP / season
Win % by season
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Draft Picks
Players from this program selected in higher-level drafts over the past 5 seasons (2022–2026)
NHL Entry Draft
9Total picks
1.8Avg / year
Hockey OperationsNo hockey operations contacts listed yet
Affiliated Teams
Notable Alumni
Where they are now
Alex Laferriere (RW/LW)
NHLLos Angeles Kings
Nick Seeler (D)
NHLPhiladelphia Flyers
Ilya Protas (C/LW)
NHLWashington Capitals
Alumni Destinations
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91Active Alumni
Tracked across 23 leagues · via Elite Prospects
NCAA DI
25AHL
16Slovak Extraliga
6ECHL
6NHL
5DEL
5Public Reviews
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