For Immediate Release March 7, 2003
Contact: Andrea Gengler 515-278-9757

RACE FOR PLAYOFFS CONTINUES; BUCS AT HOME FOR 2

On FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH, the Des Moines Buccaneers host TRI-CITY (20-26-5) at 7:35 p.m. for DES MOINES REGISTER FAMILY NIGHT WITH STAR 102.5. It’s a night of fun for the whole family, with free facepainting and free Blue Bunny ice cream treats for kids. Fans at Friday’s game can cast their official ballot for this year’s “Fans’ Favorite Player Award”, which will be presented at the Bucs’ final home game on March 22nd. After the game, kids can meet the Buccaneers’ parrot mascot, Winger, in Autograph Alley.

On SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH, the Bucs host WATERLOO (32-15-2) at 7:35 p.m. for Budweiser/KGGO Night. Fans will enjoy Budweiser Sumo Wrestling between periods, and can stick around after the game to meet Head Coach Bob Ferguson in Autograph Alley.

Tickets are on sale now and are available by stopping by the Metro Ice Sports Arena, 7201 Hickman Road in Urbandale, or calling 278-9757. Ticket prices are as follows: $11 for arena level adults, $8 for arena level kids (age 12 & under) and $13 for all ice level seating.

BUCCANEER NEWS AND NOTES

The Buccaneers are 22-23-5, good for 3rd place in the USHL’s East Division…if the playoffs began today, the Buccaneers would hold playoff spot #7 of 8 spots…the league-leading Lincoln Stars (33-11-6) have clinched a playoff spot; the Bucs play Lincoln on March 22nd and March 28th…Buccaneers Tomas Jasko (55 points) and Marty Guerin (47 points) are both ranked among the top scorers in the league; Jasko is ranked 5th and Guerin 11th…Des Moines is ranked 3rd in the league for power play goals scored…the Bucs have just 4 regular season home games and 5 road games before the Clark Cup Playoffs begin.

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