Aaron Bendickson

Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 170
Position: F
DOB: 2/1/1986
Hometown: Thief River Falls, MN

Aaron played with the Bismark Bobcats of the NAHL where he had 13 goals and 25 assists. Aaron was acquired in a trade with Indiana on 2/7/06.

Kyle Bushee

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195
Position: D
Shot: Left
DOB: 3/27/1985
Hometown: Otsego, Michigan

Played for the Bucs during the 2002-03 season, recording 3 goals and 18 assists in 60 games, was waived on 10-17-05.

Was on the Dean’s List while attending college at Western Michigan University. His favorite NHL teams are the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers. Parents are Randy & Julie, and he has one brother, Kory.

Troy Davenport

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 175
Position: G
Shot: Left
DOB: 1/5/1985
Hometown: Inver Grove, Minnesota

Posted a 5-5-1 record for the Bucs last season, with a .902 save percentage. Was Minnesota high school hockey All-State goalie in 2003. Likes to play baseball, poker and work-out when not playing hockey. Parents are Bob & Joan, and siblings are Zac, Kyle, Rachael, Ashley and Amanda.

Alan Dorich

Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Position: D
Shot: Right
DOB: 7/12/1986
Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois

Had his season with the Bucs cut short last year due to a knee injury and surgery. Has appeared in 73 career games for the Bucs. Favorite thing about playing in Des Moines are the passionate fans and the arena. Parents are Steve & Eva, and he has one brother, Steven. Placed on season ending reserve on 1-25-06.

Michael Dorr

Height: 5'10'
Weight: 185
Position: F
DOB:12/28/88
Hometown: Roseville, MN

Was added to the roster on 2-4-06 and played 11 games for the Bucs after his high school hockey season ended.

Jim Erickson

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 190
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 3/23/1986
Hometown: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Scored 5 goals and 13 assists in 55 games for the Bucs last season. Won the 2003 Midget AAA National Championship with Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep team. Enjoys tennis, golf and playing Xbox when not playing hockey. Parents are Al & Mary, and his siblings are Jenni and Brad.  Was traded to the NAHL on 10-27-05.

Michael Forney

Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 191
Position: F
DOB:5/14/88
Hometown: Tief River Falls, MN

Michael played 3 games for the Bucs at the end of the season, where he was a +3 in 3 games. Selected by Atlanta Thrashers round 3 #80 overall 2006 NHL Entry Draft, and went on to play for North Dakota.

Brian Foster

Height: 6'2"
Weight: 170
Position: G
Shot: Left
DOB: 2/4/1987
Hometown: Pembroke, New Hampshire

Has verbally committed to play hockey at the University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) for the 2006-07 season. Won the gold medal at the 5 Nations Tournament in Slovakia with the USA U-17 Team in 2003. Was a 5th round draft pick (161^st overall) by the Florida Panthers in the 2005 NHL draft. Parents are Pete & Kim, and he has one brother, Michael.

Thomas Gerken

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210
Position: D
Shot: Right
DOB: 3/7/1986
Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio

Was the Bucs leading scoring defenseman last season with 4 goals and 13 assists. Likes to hunt and fish when not playing hockey. His favorite NHL team is the Toronto Maple Leafs. Parents are Tom & Annette, and his siblings are Sarah, Emily and Willie.  Released on 1-13-06.

Donald Hallmark

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 9/25/1988
Hometown: Ontario, California

Received the Best Athlete and Good Citizen award while in Junior High school. Likes to golf, fish and hunt outside of hockey. His favorite NHL team is the Los Angeles Kings. Parents are Donnie & Linda, and his siblings are Britney, Nichole and Kari.

Phil Johnson

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 190
Position: D
DOB: 8/19/1985
Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota

Brother Rob is also a member of the Buccaneers. Was treaded to the Bozeman Ice Dogs of the NAHL on 11-7-05 where he played 29 games, scoring 1 goal and 2 assists.

Rob Johnson

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 185
Position: F
Shot: Left
DOB: 11/22/1986
Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota

Received the 2005 Hobey Baker Character Award for Minnesota high school hockey. Favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings. Brother Phil is also a member of the Buccaneers. Parents are Scott & Suanna, and his siblings are Phil and Kerstin.

Scott Kozlak

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 7/15/1986
Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota

Was selected All-Conference, All-Area and All-State during the 2004-05 high school season. His team won the Minnesota State Golf Championship in 2004. Likes to water ski and golf during the summer. Parents are Joel & Jane, and his siblings are Trisha and Joe. Traded to Chicago on 12-14-05.

Andrew Krelove

Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 200
Position: D
Shot:
DOB: 4/15/1987
Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ontario. Canada

Andrew joined the Bucs after the season started and played in 27 games. Last season Andrew player for the Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) where he had 5 goals and 18 assists.

Alex Laseen

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180
Position: F
Shot: Left
DOB: 10/18/1986
Hometown: Redondo Beach, California

Had 12 goals and 14 assist in 55 games for the Buccaneers last season. Is a dual citizen – both American and Swedish. Won three national championships in youth hockey. Parents are Johan & Margareta, and he has one brother, Fred. Traded to Indiana on 2-7-06.

Trevor Lewis

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 1/8/1987
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah

Kyle Okposo

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 4/16/1988
Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota

Was the Bucs 1^st round pick and the #1 pick overall in the 2005 USHL draft. He is verbally committed to play for the University of Minnesota in 2006-07. Loves to play golf as much as he does hockey. Parents are Kome & Michele, and he has one sister, Kendra.

Andrew Olson

Height: 6'3"
Weight: 195
Position: F
Shot: Left
DOB: 6/16/1987
Hometown: Alexandria, Minnesota

Was a All-Conference selection for his high school team. Favorite NHL team is the Minnesota Wild. Likes to hunt, fish and play tennis when not playing hockey. Parents are Bill Olson & Mary Hammargren, and he has one brother, Charlie.

Aaron Palushaj

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 9/7/1989
Hometown: Northville, Michigan

Scored the game-winning goal in the 2004 U-14 national championship game. Enjoys soccer, basketball, golf and poker when not playing hockey.Favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings. Parents are Tom & Rita, and his siblings are Jessica, Monica and Julia.

Jeff Petry

Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205
Position: D
Shot: Right
DOB: 12/09/1987
Hometown: Farmington Hills, Michigan

A member of his High school's first state championship in school history. Enjoys baseball when not playing hockey. Favorite NHL teams are the Detroit Red Wings. Parents are Dan & Chris, and he has one sibling, Matt.

Rich Purslow

Height: 5'9"
Weight: 155
Position: F
Shot: Left
DOB: 7/30/1986
Hometown: Greenlawn, New York

Was the 2005 EJHL Offensive Player of the Year and an All-EJHL First-Team selection. His brother played college hockey at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Likes watching movies and playing poker when he isn’t playing hockey. Parents are Butch & Gloria, and his siblings are Chris, Kim and Jill.

Bobby Reiners

Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185
Position: D
Shot:
DOB: 10/30/1987
Hometown: Grosse Isle, Michigan

Bobby joined the Bucs after the season started and ended up with a +4 on the season. Was acquired in a trade with Green Bay on 2/7/06.

Ken Rowe

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200
Position: F
Shot: Left
DOB: 5/9/1985
Hometown: Faribault, Minnesota

Played at Shattuck-St. Mary’s before enrolling at Wisconsin. Was a WCHA All-Academic Team member while at Wisconsin. Likes to golf, lift weights and watch movies when not playing hockey. Parents are Maurice & Kathy, and he has one sister, Beth.

Ben Ryan

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 183
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 10/16/1988
Hometown: Brighton, Michigan

Is verbally committed to play for Notre Dame in 2007. Played with Kyle Okposo on the 2005 U-17 Select Team. Was on the honor roll at Central Catholic High School in Detroit. Parents are John & Vicki, and his siblings are Kate and Andy.

Chase Ryan

Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Position: D
Shot: Right
DOB: 11/09/1986
Hometown: Algonquin, Illinois

Won Clark Cup & Anderson Cup with Cedar Rapids last season. Liked to play baseball when he was growing up. Favorite NHL team is the Chicago Blackhawks. Parents are Jeff & Fonda, and he has one sibling, Nolan.

Shane Sims

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185
Position: D
Shot: Right
DOB: 4/30/1988
Hometown: East Amherst, New York

Selected as the Best Defenseman in his division last season in the OPJHL. A Buffalo Sabres fan and enjoys listening to country music. Likes to play golf, tennis and ping pong along with working out. Parents are Mark and Jennifer Sims, and one sister Christie.

Christian Steingraber

Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 180
Position: D
Shot:
DOB: 8/7/1989
Hometown: Oregon, OH

Tyler Townsend

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180
Position: D
Shot: Right
DOB: 3/17/1986
Hometown: Tavistock, Ontario

Waterloo Siskins Best Defenseman from 03-05, Rookie of the Year in 2003-2004, All-Star Team 2004-2005 and Ontario Scholar School Award. Likes to water ski and goes fishing when he is away from hockey.A fan of the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Parents are Jack and Pam, and his siblings are John and Trevor. Was released on 10-27-05.

John Vadnais

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 205
Position: D
Shot: Right
DOB: 4/7/1986
Hometown: Stillwater, Minnesota

Played in 40 games and recorded four goals and 13 points last season. Had a season ending injury that ended his play on 1-8-06. Selected to the All-Tournament Line for the Select 15 and 16 Nationals. Enjoys football and baseball as well as any water sport while away from hockey. His favorite NHL team is the Minnesota Wild. Parents are Roger Vadnais and Marcia Magistad. Stepfather is Don Magistad. John has one sister, Renee.

Ben VanLare

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205
Position: F
Shot: Right
DOB: 12/24/1987
Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Likes to play golf in his free time. Favorite NHL team is the Dallas Stars. Parents are Tim & Cathrine, and he has three siblings, Kim, Case and James.

Colin Vock

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 185
Position: F
Shot: Left
DOB: 12/9/1985
Hometown: Plymouth, Michigan

Appeared in 38 games where he scored three goals and finished with 13 points last season. Was a part of the Michigan Select 16 & 17 teams. Tennis is a hobby that Colin has when he is not playing hockey. His favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings. His parents are Ralph and Lilyan Vock, and has four siblingsnamed Leigh, Kim, Thea, Jared.