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| city = [[Des Moines, Iowa]] |
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|| '''Founded''' || [[1972]] |
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| division = South |
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|| '''Home ice''' || Oak Creek Ice Arena |
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| operated = 1972–1975 |
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| arena = [[Des Moines Ice Arena]] |
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| name1 = [[Des Moines Oak Leafs]] |
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| dates1 = 1961–1972 |
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| dates3 = 1972–1975 |
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| turner_cups = '''1''' (1973–74) |
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⚫ | The '''Des Moines Capitols''', were a professional [[ice hockey]] team in [[Des Moines, Iowa]] |
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In 1973 - 74, the '''Capitols''' were awarded the [[International Hockey League (1945-2001)|International Hockey League]], [[Fred A. Huber Trophy]], for winning the League Regular Season Champianship, with a record of 45-25-6 for 96 points. This was the best record ever for a Des Moines based IHL team, which was always hindered by the toughest travel schedule in the league. The Capitols continued their winning ways by defeating the Saginaw Gears 4-2 to win the 1974 [[Turner Cup]]. This was manager, [[Ken Wilson (ice hockey) | Ken Wilson's]], second Turner Cup win, coming 10 years after the [[Toledo Blades]] in 1964. In 1974 Capitol player Peter Mara was awarded the [[Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy]], awarded for being the league's leading scorer and the [[James Gatschene Memorial Trophy]], for outstanding playing ability and sportsmanlike conduct, over the course of the regular season by the league coaches. Teammate Frank Demarco won the [[Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy]], for rookie of the year in 1974, following Capitol's, Danny Gloor's win in 1973. |
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Home games were played at the Oak Creek Ice Arena, which is now known as [[95KGGO Arena]]. |
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The Des Moines Oak Leafs and Des Moines Capitols names are now used for the two [[high school]] hockey teams in the Des Moines area. |
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⚫ | The '''Des Moines Capitols''', were a [[minor league]] professional [[ice hockey]] team in [[Des Moines, Iowa]], playing at the [[95KGGO Arena|Des Moines Ice Arena]]. They were members of the [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League]] from 1972 to 1975, and previously known as the [[Des Moines Oak Leafs]]. In 1973, [[Danny Gloor]] won the [[Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy]] as [[Rookie of the Year (award)|rookie of the year]]. |
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In 1973–74, the Capitols won the [[Fred A. Huber Trophy]] as regular season champions, with a record of 45 wins, 25 losses, and 6 ties, totalling 96 points, despite having the most travelling of any team in the IHL. In the 1974 playoffs, the Capitols defeated the Saginaw Gears in six games to win the [[Turner Cup]]. The same season, [[Peter Mara]] was awarded the [[Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy]], as the league's leading scorer and the [[James Gatschene Memorial Trophy]], as outstanding playing ability and sportsmanlike conduct; and [[Frank Demarco]] won the rookie of the year. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/teamseasons.php?tid=130 Des Moines Capitols] at the Internet Hockey Database Yearly Stats |
* [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/teamseasons.php?tid=130 Des Moines Capitols] at the Internet Hockey Database Yearly Stats |
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* [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/ttotdisplay.php?tid=130 Des Moines Capitols] at the Internet Hockey Database Cumulative Roster |
* [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/ttotdisplay.php?tid=130 Des Moines Capitols] at the Internet Hockey Database Cumulative Roster |
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* [http://www.azhockey.com/De.htm Des Moines Capitols] at AZ Hockey Database |
* [http://www.azhockey.com/De.htm Des Moines Capitols] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201100125/http://www.azhockey.com/De.htm |date=2010-12-01 }} at AZ Hockey Database |
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[[Category:1972 establishments in Iowa]] |
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[[Category:1975 disestablishments in Iowa]] |
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[[Category:Atlanta Flames minor league affiliates]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 10 April 2024
Des Moines Capitols | |
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City | Des Moines, Iowa |
League | International Hockey League |
Division | South |
Operated | 1972–1975 |
Home arena | Des Moines Ice Arena |
Colors | Red, Gold, White |
Owner(s) | Crawford C. Hubbell |
General manager | Ken Wilson |
Head coach | Dan Belisle |
Franchise history | |
1961–1972 | Des Moines Oak Leafs |
1972–1975 | Des Moines Capitols |
Championships | |
Turner Cups | 1 (1973–74) |
The Des Moines Capitols, were a minor league professional ice hockey team in Des Moines, Iowa, playing at the Des Moines Ice Arena. They were members of the International Hockey League from 1972 to 1975, and previously known as the Des Moines Oak Leafs. In 1973, Danny Gloor won the Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year.
In 1973–74, the Capitols won the Fred A. Huber Trophy as regular season champions, with a record of 45 wins, 25 losses, and 6 ties, totalling 96 points, despite having the most travelling of any team in the IHL. In the 1974 playoffs, the Capitols defeated the Saginaw Gears in six games to win the Turner Cup. The same season, Peter Mara was awarded the Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy, as the league's leading scorer and the James Gatschene Memorial Trophy, as outstanding playing ability and sportsmanlike conduct; and Frank Demarco won the rookie of the year.
External links
[edit]- Des Moines Capitols at the Internet Hockey Database Yearly Stats
- Des Moines Capitols at the Internet Hockey Database Cumulative Roster
- Des Moines Capitols Archived 2010-12-01 at the Wayback Machine at AZ Hockey Database
- Des Moines Capitols Game Puck
- Sports in Des Moines, Iowa
- International Hockey League (1945–2001) teams
- Defunct ice hockey teams in the United States
- Defunct ice hockey teams in Iowa
- Ice hockey clubs established in 1972
- Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1975
- 1972 establishments in Iowa
- 1975 disestablishments in Iowa
- Atlanta Flames minor league affiliates
- United States ice hockey team stubs
- Midwestern United States sports team stubs
- Iowa sport stubs
- Des Moines, Iowa stubs