Wisconsin Capitols

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Wisconsin Capitols
City Madison, Wisconsin
League United States Hockey League
Founded1984
Folded1995
Home arena Hartmeyer 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

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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. [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)

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

SeasonGPWLOTLPtsGFGAFinishPlayoffs
Madison Capitols
1984–85 48153012332172778th of 10, USHLMissing information
1985–86 48201828502402585th of 9, USHLMissing information
1986–87 48331401672822053rd of 10, USHLMissing information
1987–88 48242202502562315th of 10, USHLMissing information
1988–89 48331032713162113rd of 10, USHLMissing information
1989–90 48251625572202015th of 10, USHLWon Quarterfinal series, 3–0 (Sioux City Musketeers)
Lost Semifinal series, 0–3 (Omaha Lancers)
1990–91 48212340491631975th of 10, USHLLost Quarterfinal series, 2–3 (St. Paul Vulcans)
Wisconsin Capitols
1991–92 481137002618229110th of 10, USHLDid not qualify
1992–93 48639211513527310th of 10, USHLDid not qualify
1993–94 4893513221282529th of 10, USHLDid not qualify
1994–95 481032152614524510th of 11, USHLDid not qualify

Personnel

NHL alumni

Awards and player recognition

References

  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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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".