Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta Capitals | |
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City | Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States |
League | NA3HL |
Division | South |
Founded | 2013 |
Home arena | Center Ice Arena |
Colors |
Navy Blue, Red, White |
General manager | Chris Powers |
Head coach | Dennis Canfield (2016–present) |
Media | Topeka Capital-Journal |
Affiliates | Topeka RoadRunners (NAHL)[1] |
Franchise history | |
2013–2015 | Topeka Capitals |
2015–present | Atlanta Capitals |
The Atlanta Capitals are a Tier III Junior A ice hockey team in the North American 3 Hockey League's South Division. The team's home arena is the Center Ice Arena in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
History
The franchise was initially established in 2013 as the Topeka Capitals and played two seasons out of the 7,777-seat Landon Arena. With stalled negotiations for a lease renewal, team owner, Don Stone decided to move to the Atlanta, Georgia metro area to meet the league deadline for a confirmed facility.[2]
Season-by-season records
Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs | |
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2013–14 | 45 | 33 | 11 | 1 | 67 | 229 | 135 | 1,323 | 1st of 3, South 4th of 21, NA3HL | Div. Semifinals Bye Lost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Dallas Jr. Stars | |
2014–15 | 47 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 64 | 199 | 134 | 903 | 2nd of 6, South 9th of 31, NA3HL | Lost Div. Semifinals, 0-2 vs. Texas Jr. Brahmas | |
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2015–16 | 47 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 72 | 269 | 129 | 824 | 3rd of 6, South 7th of 34, NA3HL | Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Texas Jr. Brahmas |
2015–16 roster
As of September 19, 2015.[3]
# | S/P/C | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | College commitment |
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8 | Roers, JacobJacob Roers | F | 6' 0" | 190 lb | 1997-05-11 | Bloomington, Minnesota, United States | Bloomington Kennedy High School (USHS–MN) | None | |
12 | Rimbach, KyleKyle Rimbach | F | 5' 10" | 180 lb | 1995-06-21 | Encinitas, California, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
13 | Pugliese, PhilipPhilip Pugliese | F | 6' 0" | 180 lb | 1997-01-27 | Trenton, Michigan, United States | Trenton High School (USHS–MI) | None | |
15 | Camba, EvanEvan Camba | F | 5' 10" | 180 lb | 1996-11-22 | Orange, California, United States | Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U (NAPHL) | None | |
16 | Cartwright, DrakeDrake Cartwright | F | 6' 0" | 180 lb | 1996-08-19 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | Prior Lake High School (USHS–MN) | None | |
17 | Laukaitis, ArtursArturs Laukaitis | F | 6' 1" | 205 lb | 1997-05-03 | Moscow, Russia | Bracebridge Blues (GMHL) | None | |
18 | Ross, BearBear Ross | F | 5' 9" | 165 lb | 1997-11-20 | Cumming, Georgia, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
19 | MacIver, SteveSteve MacIver | F | 6' 2" | 200 lb | 1995-08-28 | Duluth, Minnesota, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
20 | Trazzera, FrankFrank Trazzera | F | 6' 3" | 175 lb | 1998-08-07 | Keller, Texas, United States | Keller High School (USHS-TX) | None | |
22 | Johnason, AlexAlex Johnason | F | 6' 1" | 200 lb | 1996-07-16 | Skokie, Illinois, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
23 | Gibson, EvanEvan Gibson | F | 5' 10" | 200 lb | 1998-04-15 | Peoria, Illinois, United States | Metamora Township High School (USHS–IL) | None | |
25 | Wattles, DylanDylan Wattles | F | 5' 10" | 180 lb | 1995-06-09 | Burbank, California, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
29 | Opack, TreyTrey Opack | F | 6' 3" | 215 lb | 1996-03-02 | Duluth, Minnesota, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
2 | Hoivala, AleksiAleksi Hoivala | D | 5' 11" | 180 lb | 1996-01-23 | Finland | KJT-Haukat U20 (FIN Jr. A Suomi-sarja) | None | |
3 | Cooley, AndrewAndrew Cooley | D | 6' 3" | 210 lb | 1995-09-16 | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
9 | Kelly, DrewDrew Kelly | D | 5' 10" | 180 lb | 1995-09-05 | Somerset, Wisconsin, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
10 | Hummitsch, RileyRiley Hummitsch | D | 6' 1" | 200 lb | 1996-10-17 | Chino Hills, California, United States | Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) | None | |
14 | Cleaver, JackJack Cleaver | D | 6' 0" | 175 lb | 1996-04-09 | San Jose, California, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
24 | Dumond, RyanRyan Dumond | D | 5' 9" | 180 lb | 1996-05-08 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | East Coast Wizards (EHL) | None | |
28 | O'Connor, ColinColin O'Connor | D | 6' 1" | 200 lb | 1995-05-10 | Kankakee, Illinois, United States | Topeka Capitals (NA3HL) | None | |
30 | Boettcher, CoreyCorey Boettcher | G | 5' 11" | 175 lb | 1997-11-05 | Peachtree City, Georgia, United States | Atlanta Jr. Knights (USPHL-Empire) | None | |
31 | Zendejas, AleksandrAleksandr Zendejas | G | 6' 1" | 210 lb | 1996-08-06 | Mission Viejo, California, United States | Ontario Avalanche U18 (NJPHL) | None |
References
- ↑ "Atlanta hires Canfield as new head coach". NA3HL. May 24, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.juniorhockey.com/news/news_detail.php?news_id=87302
- ↑ "Atlanta Captials Roster". Atlanta Capitals. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
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