[citation needed] The Buccaneers also won three Gold Cups (in 1992, 1995, and 1998) for the Junior A National Championship awarded prior USA Hockey's 2001 realignment that shifted the USHL to Tier I status.

[citation needed] The Buccaneers have also had many players continue to play hockey after completing their USHL career in Des Moines.

[citation needed] Clemmensen later became a co-owner of the Buccaneers as part of Orchard View Sports & Entertainment that purchased the team in 2017.

The Gold Cup was discontinued after the 2003 tournament when the remaining Tier II Junior A leagues merged.

[10] Des Moines participated in five Gold Cup tournaments and won three Junior A National Championships.