Atlanta Capitals

Atlanta Capitals
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 Jason Smith (2016–present)
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
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)

References

  1. ↑ "Atlanta hires Canfield as new head coach". NA3HL. May 24, 2016.
  2. ↑ http://www.juniorhockey.com/news/news_detail.php?news_id=87302
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