The Atlanta Capitals are an American Tier III ice hockey team in the North American 3 Hockey League's South Division. The team's home arena is the Atlanta IceForum in Duluth, Georgia.
| Atlanta Capitals | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Duluth, Georgia |
| League | NA3HL |
| Division | South |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Home arena | Atlanta IceForum |
| Colors | Navy blue, red, white |
| General manager | Chris Powers |
| Head coach | John Bowkus[1] |
| Affiliate | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2013–2015 | Topeka Capitals |
| 2015–present | Atlanta Capitals |
History
editThe franchise was established in 2013 as the Topeka Capitals and played two seasons out of the 7,777-seat Landon Arena.
Led by GM/head coach Anthony Bohn, the Capitals captured the South Division title in their first season. After three seasons with the Capitals Bohn would move on to the Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) as an assistant. In 2018 Bohn was named assistant coach of the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.[2] In 2020 Bohn was named head coach of the Danbury Hat Tricks (FPHL), but the Hat Tricks sat out the season due to COVID-19 restrictions.[3] Bohn moved back to the NAHL in 2021 as the first head coach of the new El Paso Rhinos.
With stalled negotiations for a lease renewal, team owner, Don Stone moved to the Atlanta, Georgia, metro area in 2015 to meet the league deadline for a confirmed facility.[4] The team began playing out of the Center Ice Arena in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
In the 2018–19 season, the team played home games at the Atlanta IceForum in Duluth.
Season-by-season records
edit| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka Capitals | |||||||||||
| 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 | |
| Atlanta Capitals | |||||||||||
| 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 | |
| 2016–17 | 47 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 73 | 243 | 111 | 994 | 2nd of 6, South 7th of 48, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Euless Junior Stars Won Div. Finals, 2–0 vs. Texas Jr. Brahmas 1–2–0, 4th of 4 in Silver Cup round-robin Pool A (L, 2–4 vs. Jr. Blues; W, 3–2 vs. Jets; L, 2–6 vs. Lumberjacks) | |
| 2017–18 | 47 | 29 | 14 | 4 | 62 | 198 | 114 | 1,290 | 2nd of 6, South 16th of 42, NA3HL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–2 vs. Mid-Cities Junior Stars | |
| 2018–19 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 56 | 191 | 130 | 1,081 | 3rd of 5, South 17th of 36, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Louisiana Drillers Lost Div. Finals, 0–2 vs. Texas Jr. Brahmas | |
| 2019–20 | 47 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 50 | 175 | 163 | 976 | 2nd of 5, South 17th of 34, NA3HL |
Playoffs cancelled | |
| 2020–21 | 40 | 22 | 16 | 2 | 46 | 154 | 118 | 889 | 4th of 7, South 13th of 31, NA3HL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–2 vs. Texas Jr. Brahmas | |
| 2021–22 | 47 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 143 | 262 | 918 | 6th of 8, South 27th of 34, NA3HL |
Did not qualify for post season play | |
| 2022–23 | 47 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 52 | 199 | 170 | 950 | 5th of 8, South 19th of 34, NA3HL |
Did not qualify for post season play | |
| 2023–24 | 47 | 20 | 23 | 4 | 44 | 144 | 168 | 623 | 6th of 8, South 13th of 34, NA3HL |
Did not qualify for post season play | |
References
edit- ^ "Atlanta Capitals name John Bowkus as new Head Coach". NA3HL. June 28, 2021.
- ^ "Wings assistant Anthony Bohn leaving team". Aberdeen News. June 19, 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-07-30.
- ^ "Danbury Hat Tricks have a new head coach". i95 Rock. June 17, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-06-17.
- ^ "Topeka Capitals head to new home". Junior Hockey News. June 15, 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-10-19.