Madison Capitols

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Madison Capitols
Madison Capitols logo.svg
City Middleton, Wisconsin
League United States Hockey League
ConferenceEastern
Founded2014
Home arenaBob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena
ColorsBlue, sky blue, gray, red, white
     
Owner(s)Ryan Suter
PresidentAndrew Joudrey
General managerAndy Brandt
Head coachAndy Brandt

The Madison Capitols are a Tier I junior ice hockey team that plays in the Eastern Conference of the United States Hockey League. Founded in 2014, the team plays its home games at Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, Wisconsin. [1]

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History

Early history (1984–1991)

The Madison Capitols began as a team in 1984, competing in the USHL, and played for 11 consecutive seasons. [2] 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. [3]

The team was coached by Bob Suter from 1984 to 1986, posting a 35–48–3–10 record. [4] 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. [5] Owens would then move on to coach the Des Moines Buccaneers and Colorado College, ending the first era of the Madison Capitols.

Wisconsin Capitols (1991–1995)

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.

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. [6] [7] [8]

In the 1993–94 season, Andringa was still coaching the Wisconsin Capitols, along with the additions of Don Granato, and Brian Duffy. [9] [10] The Capitols would post a 9–37–1–3 record this season, second to their worst. [3] The era of the Wisconsin Capitols and, for the time being, USHL hockey in Madison was close to an end.

The final season of the Capitols in Madison in 1994–95, saw the return of Duffy, who would post a 3–8–0 [10] 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. [11]

Madison Capitols (2014–present)

On November 26, 2013, the management of Madtown Hockey, LLC announced that the Madison Capitols would be returning to Madison in the 2014–15 season. Ryan Suter, defenseman for the Minnesota Wild and Tom Sagissor, a former Wisconsin Badger, would join the ownership group. [2] It was also announced that the Madison Capitols would play at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

On May 22, 2014, Luke Strand was formally introduced as the Madison Capitols head coach and general manager. He was joined on the bench by fellow Eau Claire native Keith Paulsen and longtime NHL veteran and Stanley Cup Champion Tony Hrkac.

Following Bob Suter's death in September 2014, the Capitols honored the lifelong Madison native and gold medalist with stickers on team helmets, a banner bearing his jersey number 20 inside the Coliseum, and the ice rink named in his honor (Bob Suter Memorial Rink).

The Capitols began their first season back in the USHL on September 27, 2014, with a 4–3 loss at Muskegon. Luke McElhenie, a native of Sauk City, WI, scored the first goal in the new era of the Capitols. McElhenie previously played for Bob Suter and the Madison Capitols AAA program. Madison picked up its first victory in the USHL on October 24, defeating the Sioux Falls Stampede 3–1.

Following the 2014–15 season, Luke Strand left the organization to accept an assistant coaching position at the University of Wisconsin–Madison under head coach Mike Eaves. [12]

On June 10, 2015, it was announced that Troy G. Ward had been hired as the new head coach and general manager. [13] [14] After one season, Troy Ward resigned his positions with the organization [15] and was replaced as head coach and general manager by Garrett Suter. [16]

On July 28, 2017, the Capitols announced that Andrew Joudrey was named the team's new president. [17] That same day, the team announced plans to relocate from the Alliant Energy Center to Hartmeyer Ice Arena for the 2017–18 season. Reasons cited for the move included a decrease in available dates for hockey at the Alliant Energy Center and a desire on the Capitols' part for better sightlines and fan experience. [18] Negotiations between the Capitols and Hartmeyer management over needed facility upgrades would come to an impasse, and on September 11, the Capitols announced they would instead play the 2017–18 season at Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena, a two-rink facility in suburban Middleton owned by Ryan Suter and named in father Bob Suter's memory. The Capitol Ice Arena, already a practice site for the Capitols, had a capacity of 1,300 fans for hockey, and became the smallest arena in the USHL. [1] In the 2018 off-season, the Capitols renovated the rink to increase the capacity and add more suites. [19] Head coach and general manager Garrett Suter stepped down after the 2019–20 season. [20]

Due to the on-going restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Capitols went on hiatus for the 2020–21 season. [21] The Capitols resumed play for the 2021–22 season.

Season-by-season record

SeasonGPWLOTLPtsGFGAPIMFinishPlayoffs
2014–15 602425115917221211937th of 9, Eastern
12th of 17, USHL		Did not qualify
2015–16 6025278581691988927th of 9, Eastern
13th of 17, USHL		Did not qualify
2016–17 6023325511351928517th of 9, Eastern
12th of 17, USHL		Did not qualify
2017–18 6023334501832247558th of 9, Eastern
15th of 17, USHL		Did not qualify
2018–19 6215389391452498229th of 9, Eastern
16th of 17, USHL		Did not qualify
2019–20 501234428122219889Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020-21 ----------------Did not play due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021-22 6230293632332337585th of 8, Eastern
9th of 16, USHL		Lost Championship, 1-3 vs. Sioux City Musketeers
2022-23 6217414381852906868th of 8, Eastern
16th of 16, USHL		Did not qualify

Personnel

Active roster

As of January 26, 2024. [22]

No. S/P/CPlayerPosHtWtDoBHometownPrevious teamCollege commitment
1 Flag of Latvia.svg Patriks Berzins G 6' 1"185 lb2003-08-30 Talsi, Latvia Tri-City  ( USHL ) Maine
2 Flag of New York.svg Jack Henry D 6' 0"194 lb2004-02-25 Skaneateles, New York Cranbrook  ( BCHL ) Yale
3 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg James Mackey D 6' 6"229 lb2005-10-15 Villanova, Pennsylvania Hotschkiss  ( USHS–PA ) Harvard
5 Flag of Colorado.svg Charlie Michaud D 6' 0"185 lb2006-08-12 Denver, Colorado Little Caesars 16U ( Midget AAA ) Miami
6 Flag of British Columbia.svg Diego Johnson F 5' 11"165 lb2004-09-07 Fort St. James, British Columbia Sherwood Park  ( AJHL ) Wisconsin
7 Flag of Latvia.svg Rainers Rullers C 6' 3"181 lb2004-12-11 Riga, Latvia Zemgale  (LHHL)None
8 Flag of Ohio.svg Jack Brandt F 5' 10"170 lb2004-06-14 Columbus, Ohio Chicago  ( USHL )None
9 Flag of Minnesota.svg Sam Rice F 5' 8"163 lb2003-12-31 Prior Lake, Minnesota Chippewa  ( NAHL ) Minnesota State
10 Flag of Massachusetts.svg Chris Delaney ( A ) C 5' 6"146 lb2004-09-25 Hopkinton, Massachusetts Chicago  ( USHL )None
11 Flag of Wisconsin.svg Sam Kappell F 6' 1"185 lb2007-02-05 Appleton, Wisconsin Notre Dame Academy  ( USHS–WI )None
13 Flag of Illinois.svg Andrew Kuzma C 6' 0"194 lb2005-01-29 Naperville, Illinois Des Moines  ( USHL )None
14 Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Noah Barlage D 6' 0"185 lb2003-03-28 Humboldt, Saskatchewan Humboldt  ( SJHL ) Alaska
16 Flag of Minnesota.svg Ethan Elias ( C ) D 5' 8"187 lb2003-04-03 Maple Grove, Minnesota Omaha  ( USHL ) St. Thomas (Minnesota)
17 Flag of Ontario.svg Aiden Long F 6' 2"201 lb2005-03-13 Mono, Ontario Whitecourt  ( AJHL ) Cornell
18 Flag of Michigan.svg Nate Murray F 5' 8"152 lb2005-02-09 Fowlerville, Michigan Corpus Christi  ( NAHL ) Colorado College
19 Flag of California.svg James Hong ( A ) F 5' 9"168 lb2004-11-22 Irvine, California Waterloo  ( USHL ) Ohio State
21 Flag of Minnesota.svg Austin Burnevik F 6' 4"201 lb2005-01-03 Blaine, Minnesota USNTDP  ( USHL ) St. Cloud State
22 Flag of Michigan.svg Brendan Lamb ( A ) F 5' 11"176 lb2004-05-14 Battle Creek, Michigan Fox Motors 16U ( Midget AAA )None
23 Flag of Minnesota.svg Max Nagel F 5' 8"161 lb2004-06-30 West St. Paul, Minnesota St. Thomas Academy  ( USHS–MN ) Colgate
24 Flag of Texas.svg Nathan Tobey D 6' 0"170 lb2005-01-02 Lantana, Texas USNTDP  ( USHL ) Quinnipiac
25 Flag of Connecticut.svg Ronan O'Donnell RW 6' 2"174 lb2004-02-26 Fairfield, Connecticut Cowichan Valley  ( BCHL ) Yale
27 Flag of Minnesota.svg Finn Brink LW 5' 10"185 lb2005-04-06 Maple Grove, Minnesota Maple Grove  ( USHS–MN ) Wisconsin
28 Flag of Wisconsin.svg Colton Jamieson D 6' 0"198 lb2004-11-28 Hudson, Wisconsin Cretin-Derham Hall  ( USHS–MN ) St. Thomas (Minnesota)
32 Flag of Minnesota.svg Carsen Musser G 6' 4"220 lb2005-05-19 Sherburn, Minnesota USNTDP  ( USHL ) Colorado College

Notable alumni

NHL draft picks

Year draftedPlayerDrafted teamPick
1985 Tim Sweeney Calgary Flames 6th round, 122nd overall [24]
John Byce Boston Bruins 11th round, 220th overall
1987 Joe Harwell Winnipeg Jets 6th round, 121st overall
Mark Osiecki Calgary Flames9th round, 187th overall
Roger RougelotWinnipeg Jets11th round, 226th overall
Dan Brettschneider Washington Capitals 12th round, 240th overall [24]
1988 Dan Ruoho Buffalo Sabres 8th round, 160th overall
Scott Billey Philadelphia Flyers 11th round, 224th overall [25]
1989 Mike Doers Toronto Maple Leafs 6th round, 125th overall
Derek Plante Buffalo Sabres8th round, 161st overall
Joe Frederick Detroit Red Wings 12th round, 242nd overall
1990 Jon Hillebrandt New York Rangers 10th round, 202nd overall
1992 Kirk DaubenspeckPhiladelphia Flyers7th round, 151st overall
1993 Cory Peterson Dallas Stars 11th round, 269th overall
1994 Rocky Welsing Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 7th round, 158th overall
2014 Tyler NanneNew York Rangers5th round, 142nd overall
2015 Garrett Metcalf Anaheim Ducks 6th round, 179th overall [26]
2016 Ryan Lohin Tampa Bay Lightning 7th round, 208th overall
2017 Cole Hults Los Angeles Kings 5th round, 134th overall
2018 Ryan O'ReillyDetroit Red Wings4th round, 98th overall [27]
2020 Carson Bantle Arizona Coyotes 5th round, 142nd overall
2021 Kyle Kukkonen Anaheim Ducks 6th round, 162nd overall

Awards and player recognition

Prospects games participants

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