Edinburgh Capitals (SNL)

Edinburgh Capitals (SNL)
aka The Caps
City Edinburgh, Scotland
League Scottish National League
Founded 1998
Home arena Murrayfield Ice Rink
Capacity: 3800
Ice size: 200 ft x 97 ft
Colours

White, Blue and Red

              
Owner(s) Scotland Scott Neil
Head coach Slovakia Martin Cingel

The Edinburgh Capitals (SNL) were an ice hockey team based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Formed in 1998, they were the 'B' team for the Elite League Capitals with whom they shared their name. The Edinburgh Capitals (SNL) played in the Scottish National League which is considered a third tier league in the United Kingdom equivalent to the equivalent to the NIHL. Certain players also ice for or have iced for their Elite League counterparts.

The Captain for the 2017-18 season was Joel Gautschi. His assistants were the two veterans, Ross Hay and Gary Hughes.

The team folded in 2018 when the Elite League Capitals did.

Team Roster

Edinburgh Capitals (SNL) 2013/14 Team Photo

Net Minders

  • Scotland Craig Mallinson
  • Scotland Jordan McLaughlin

Defense

  • Scotland Gary Hughes "A"
  • Scotland Dean Walker
  • Scotland Craig Main
  • Scotland Ben Walker
  • Scotland Ross Jordan


Forwards

  • Scotland Switzerland Joel Gautschi "C"
  • Scotland Ross Hay "A"
  • Scotland Michael Ireland
  • Scotland Harry Ferguson
  • Scotland Stuart Youngson
  • Scotland Gavin Finlayson
  • Scotland Andrew Barr
  • Scotland Steven Clark
  • Scotland Jordan Steel
  • Scotland Aaron Robertson
  • Scotland Calum Robertson
  • Scotland Kyle Murry

History

The Edinburgh Capitals (SNL) victory photo with the 2013–14 SNL league cup.
  • 2001–02 SNL League Champions
  • 2002–03 SNL League Champions
  • 2012–13 SNL Scottish Cup Winners
  • 2013–14 SNL League Champions
  • 2013–14 SNL Playoff Champions
  • 2013–14 SNL Scottish Cup Winners
  • 2014–15 SNL Autumn Cup Winners
  • 2014–15 SNL Scottish Cup Winners

Team Season Stats

SeasonTeamLeagueGPWTLGFGATPRankPostseason
2001–02Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL16121311053251st Champions-
2002–03Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL16131210430271st Champions-
2003–04Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL149146447193rd-
2004–05Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL149147039193rd-
2005–06Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL169168547194th-
2006–07Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL1891810674194th-
2007–08Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL1610063224202ndSemifinal Loss
2008–09Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL156273855144th-
2009–10Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL14329447487th-
2010–11Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL1410048755203rd-
2011–12Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL165477563144th-
2012–13Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL178186773194thSemifinal loss
2013–14Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL18133211441311st ChampionsChampions
2014–15Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL20152313047322nd}
2015–16Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL18103510166233rd}
2016–17Edinburgh Capitals SNLSNL166375667155th-


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