The Des Moines Buccaneers Head Coach and General Manager Regg Simon announced today that forward Travis Paeth has verbally committed to the Western Michigan University Broncos of the CCHA.

Paeth, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, was a 4th round draft pick by the Buccaneers in the 2006 USHL Entry Draft.  He came to Des Moines after spending the previous season playing Tier II hockey for the Traverse City North Stars of the NAHL.  He currently has 2 goals and 3 assists in seven games for the Buccaneers and has helped the team to get off to a 7-1 start in its first eight games.

"Travis has come in and worked hard for our club," said coach Simon.  "He's filled a role for our team and now he'll be a great fit for the Western Michigan program."

Paeth is the eleventh member of the Buccaneers to commit to a Division I hockey program this season.  Previously committed players are Jeff Petry (Michigan State), Jimmy Martin (Yale), Aaron Palushaj (Michigan), Michael Dorr (Minnesota-Duluth), Rich Purslow (Nebraska-Omaha), Ben Ryan (Notre Dame), Matt Read (Bemidji State), Shane Sims (Ohio State), Austin Handley (Michigan State), and Matt Dalton (Bemidji State).

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