Team USA claimed eight goals from Des Moines Buccaneers on Friday, March 27, 2025 at MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.
The final score was 8-4.
The Buccaneers took the lead late in the first period, with a goal from Theo Kiss. Ben Kevan and Keaton Orrey assisted.
The Team USA tied it up 1-1 late in the first when Michael Berchild scored, assisted by LJ Mooney.
The Team USA scored three goals in second period an held the lead 4-2 going in to the second break.
The Buccaneers narrowed the gap to 4-3, only 14 seconds into the third when Theo Kiss found the back of the net yet again, assisted by Andrew Clarke.
The Buccaneers tied the score 4-4 within the first minute of the third period when Keaton Orrey netted one, assisted by Aiden Grossklaus.
The Team USA took the lead early in the third when Cole Mckinney beat the goalie.
LJ Mooney increased the lead to 6-4 with a goal four minutes later, assisted by Jacob Kvasnicka.
Asher Barnett also made it 7-4 with a goal five minutes later, assisted by Will Moore.
The Team USA increased the lead to 8-4 with 39 seconds remaining of the third after a goal from Casey Mutryn.
The Team USA chalked up four straight wins.
Next up:
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Buccaneers will take on the Lincoln Stars at Ice Box, with the Team USA matching up against Cedar Rapids on Friday, March 28, 2025, at ImOn Ice Arena.