Wisconsin Capitols

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Wisconsin Capitols
CityMadison, Wisconsin
LeagueUnited States Hockey League
Founded1984
Folded1995
Home arenaHartmeyer Ice Arena
ColorsRed, black and white
     
Franchise history
1984–1991Madison Capitols
1991–1995Wisconsin Capitols

The Wisconsin Capitols were a Tier I junior ice hockey team that played in the United States Hockey League. The

History

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Early history (1984–1991)

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The Madison Capitols began as a team in 1984, competing in the USHL, and played for 11 consecutive seasons.[1] During this period, the Capitols played home games at the Hartmeyer Ice Arena, posting a 207–278–16 record, playing a total of 530 games.[2]

The team was coached by Bob Suter from 1984 to 1986, posting a 35–48–3–10 record.[3] Following what was a mild start to the franchise, Scott Owens took over coaching duties in 1986 and started a winning franchise, posting a 136–85–9–10 record through 1991.[4] Owens would then move on to coach the Des Moines Buccaneers and Colorado College, ending the first era of the Madison Capitols.[citation needed]

Wisconsin Capitols (1991–1995)

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With the departure of Owens, the Madison Capitols re-branded themselves as the Wisconsin Capitols in 1991. Steve Huglen, a University of Illinois Defensemen, was hired as head coach for the 1991–1992 campaign and the Capitols intended to continue their winning record; however, under Huglen the team posted an 11–37–0 season.[citation needed]

The 1992–93 campaign saw the departure of Huglen, and the addition of Mike Dibble as head coach. After the team posted a 2–21–2 record Dibble was replaced by Rob Andriga mid-season, who would coach the Capitols to a 4–19–1 record, finishing at 6–39–2–1 season record.[5][6][7]

In the 1993–94 season, Andringa was still coaching the Wisconsin Capitols, along with the additions of Don Granato, and Brian Duffy.[8][9] The Capitols would post a 9–37–1–3 record this season, second to their worst.[2] The era of the Wisconsin Capitols and, for the time being, USHL hockey in Madison was close to an end.[citation needed]

The final season of the Capitols in Madison in 1994–95, saw the return of Duffy, who would post a 3–8–0[9] record as head coach. The replacement coach, Len Semplice would finish the season with a 7–29–1 record, totaling a team season record of 10–37–1.[10]

Season-by-season record

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Season GP W L OTL Pts GF GA Finish Playoffs
Madison Capitols
1984–85 48 15 30 1 2 33 217 277 8th of 10, USHL Missing information
1985–86 48 20 18 2 8 50 240 258 5th of 9, USHL Missing information
1986–87 48 33 14 0 1 67 282 205 3rd of 10, USHL Missing information
1987–88 48 24 22 0 2 50 256 231 5th of 10, USHL Missing information
1988–89 48 33 10 3 2 71 316 211 3rd of 10, USHL Missing information
1989–90 48 25 16 2 5 57 220 201 5th of 10, USHL Won Quarterfinal series, 3–0 (Sioux City Musketeers)
Lost Semifinal series, 0–3 (Omaha Lancers)
1990–91 48 21 23 4 0 49 163 197 5th of 10, USHL Lost Quarterfinal series, 2–3 (St. Paul Vulcans)
Wisconsin Capitols
1991–92 48 11 37 0 0 26 182 291 10th of 10, USHL Did not qualify
1992–93 48 6 39 2 1 15 135 273 10th of 10, USHL Did not qualify
1993–94 48 9 35 1 3 22 128 252 9th of 10, USHL Did not qualify
1994–95 48 10 32 1 5 26 145 245 10th of 11, USHL Did not qualify

Personnel

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NHL alumni

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Awards and player recognition

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  • Scott Owens – USHL General Manager of the Year, 1986–87
  • Scott Owens – USHL Coach of the Year, 1987–88[15]
  • Joe Harwell – 1988-89 All-USHL 1st Team
  • Forrest Karr – 1994-95 All-USHL 2nd Team

References

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  1. ^ "United States Hockey League - Madison Capitols Begin New Era in USHL". Archived from the original on 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
  2. ^ a b "Wisconsin Capitols hockey team statistics and history at hockeydb.com".
  3. ^ "Bob Suter Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
  4. ^ "Scott Owens Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
  5. ^ "Mike Dibble Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
  6. ^ "1992 Wisconsin Capitols minor league hockey Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  7. ^ "Rob Andringa Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
  8. ^ "Don Granato Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
  9. ^ a b "Brian Duffy Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
  10. ^ "Len Semplice Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
  11. ^ "Alex Brooks - Stats, Contract, Salary & More". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  12. ^ "Don Granato at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  13. ^ "Mark Osiecki at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  14. ^ "United States Hockey League - USHL Awards Member Club to Madison, Wisconsin". Archived from the original on 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
  15. ^ "Team History".
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