2011-12 Des Moines Buccaneers Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 20-33-1 (SO: 0-6) - 47 points
in the USHL's Western Conference
Coach: Regg Simon (0-0)
Coach: Graham Johnson (0-0)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
2011-12 Des Moines Buccaneers StatisticsTeam Record: 20-33-1 (SO: 0-6) - 47 points
in the USHL's Western Conference
Coach: Regg Simon (0-0)
Coach: Graham Johnson (0-0)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
The Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League ended the 2011-12 season with a record of 20 wins and 33 losses (and 1 overtime losses), with a 0-6 showing in shootouts for 47 points in the USHL's Western Conference.
The Buccaneers netted 168 goals and yielded 215. Gasper Kopitar scored 24 goals for Des Moines, while Anthony Greco contributed 24 assists. Jason Kasdorf topped the squad with 10 wins, and Pheonix Copley registered a 3.1 goals against average, best among regular goalies.
Regg Simon and Graham Johnson coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Allen | RW | March 7, 1992 | 6'0" | 181 | R | Delafield, MN USA |
| Drake Caggiula | C/LW | June 20, 1994 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Pickering, ON CAN |
| Pheonix Copley | G | January 18, 1992 | 6'3" | 174 | L | North Pole, AK USA |
| J.D. Cotroneo | D | February 15, 1993 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Woodbury, MN USA |
| Cal Decowski | LW | February 4, 1992 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Andover, MN USA |
| Christian Frey | G | June 12, 1993 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Arlington, TX USA |
| Joseph Gambardella | F | December 0, 1993 | 5'11" | 181 | L | Staten Island, NY USA |
| Anthony Greco | RW/LW | September 30, 1993 | 5'10" | 165 | R | Faribault, MN USA |
| Matt Hansen | May 11, 1993 | St. Cloud, MN USA | ||||
| Austin Hervey | LW | December 31, 1992 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Brighton, MI USA |
| Callum Hofford | D | March 1, 1994 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Woodbridge, ON CAN |
| Justin Hussar | F | October 1, 1992 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Lancaster, NY USA |
| Kevin Irwin | C | July 9, 1993 | 6'0" | 174 | R | Hinckly, OH USA |
| Mitch Jones | D | February 8, 1995 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Rochester, MI |
| Tanner Karty | F | August 24, 1994 | 5'8" | 172 | R | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Jason Kasdorf | G | May 8, 1992 | 6'4" | 201 | L | Winnipeg, MB CAN |
| Patrick Kirtland | LW | January 22, 1991 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Lenexa, KS USA |
| Gasper Kopitar | C | August 13, 1992 | 6'0" | 218 | L | Jesenice, Slovenia |
| Duggie Lagrone | D | June 23, 1994 | 5'9" | 170 | R | Dallas, TX |
| Chad McDonald | F | February 25, 1993 | 5'9" | 174 | R | Battle Creek, MI USA |
| Matt Miller | D | August 22, 1995 | 6'1" | 180 | L | East Palestine, OH |
| Mac Olson | F | August 13, 1991 | 5'10" | 181 | Grosse Pointe, MI USA | |
| Joey Palumbo | F | January 7, 1995 | 5'11" | 168 | L | Hilton, NY |
| Ray Pigozzi | LW | April 3, 1994 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Evanston, IL USA |
| Ethan Prow | D | November 17, 1992 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Sauk Rapids, MN USA |
| Zack Rall | D | April 18, 1992 | 6'0" | 194 | L | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Branislav Rapac | F | June 4, 1993 | 6'4" | 210 | R | Spisska, Slo |
| Chase Rey | F | April 10, 1994 | 5'10" | 165 | L | St. Peters, MO USA |
| Zach Saar | June 22, 1993 | Plainwell, MI USA | ||||
| Trent Samuels-Thomas | F | June 22, 1993 | 6'1" | 190 | West Hartford, CT USA | |
| Connor Schmidt | D | October 21, 1993 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Flat Rock, MI |
| Nick Seeler | D | June 3, 1993 | 6'2" | 192 | L | Eden Prairie, MN USA |
| Connor Varley | D | June 3, 1992 | 5'11" | 194 | R | Lansdale, PA USA |
| Luke Voltin | F | April 18, 1995 | 6'1" | 198 | L | Blaine, MN |
| Anderson White | D | August 16, 1991 | 6'4" | 201 | L | Caledon, ON CAN |
| Cameron Yarwood | D | March 31, 1994 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Detroit, USA |
