NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Capitals Add Trio
Date:05/23/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
For Immediate Release: The Atlanta Capitals announced they have tendered a trio of players: Forwards Anton Minaev and Boomer Miller, and Defensemen Tristen Poliseno. All three players join the Capitals after playing for the USPHL Conference Champion and National Finalist Forest Lake Lakers under new Capitals Head Coach Dennis Canfield. Minaev, a 96’ born forward from Moscow, Russia ...
Atlanta hires Canfield as new Head Coach
Date:05/23/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
The Atlanta Capitals are proud to announce that Dennis Canfield has been hired as the organization’s new Head Coach. Canfield comes to Atlanta after spending the previous two seasons as the Head Coach & GM of the Forest Lake Lakers of the USPHL Midwest. In two season’s time at Forest Lake, Canfield rebuilt the Lakers franchise compiling an overall record of 65-23-2.&nbs...
KELLY HEADING TO STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
Date:04/14/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
The Atlanta Capitals are proud to announce that Defensemen Drew Kelly has committed to Stevenson University next season. The Somerset, WI native played for both the Topeka and Atlanta Capitals. He made the transition to Atlanta and enjoyed the experience of living in the south. “Atlanta is a great place, the gym with seeing famous people and the arena, it was just an overall experience I wi...
LAUKAITIS HEADING TO MENS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date:04/07/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta Capitals are proud to announce that Arturas Laukaitis has been selected to compete for his home country of Lithuania, in the IIHF Men’s World Championships. Lithuania competes in the Division 1-group B division. The (6’2 205lbs) Laukaitis finished his first season with the Capitals compiling a new team record 34 goals, 43 assists for 77 points and a remarkab...
Another call up to the NAHL- Trazzera to Brahmas
Date:04/04/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
6’2 185lbs Frank Trazzera has been called up to the Lone Star Brahmas for the rest of the season. Trazzera who is originally from Keller, TX started the season with Lone Star throughout training camp before reporting to Atlanta. He registered 7 goals, 12 assists for 19 points with a +21 in 38 games in first full season of junior hockey with the Capitals as a 1998 birth year. Trazzera ...
GAME 2 GOES TO BRAHMAS IN TIGHT 3-2 GAME
Date:03/21/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
The game between Texas and Atlanta was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Texas emerged with a 3-2 win. Texas gained the winning advantage on a goal by Sam Gagnon 17:45 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer. With the win, Texas avoided elimination to make the series score 1-1 in the best of three series. Texas was led by Gagnon, who grabbed one goal. ...
CAPS TAKE GAME 1 FROM BRAHMAS IN BEST OF 3
Date:03/19/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Texas. After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Texas faces elimination next time out. Philip Pugliese had a great game for Atlanta, netting two goals. Pugliese found the back of the net short handed 8:58 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Atlanta an...
ATLANTA CAPITALS SOUTH DIVISION SEMI-FINALS PREVIEW
Date:03/15/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
ATLANTA CAPITALS – PLAYOFF PREVIEW by Arch Ecker The NA3HL Playoffs begin this weekend and for the Atlanta Capitals, the South Division Semi Final round pits them against the Texas Jr. Brahmas, the same foe who knocked the Capitals out of the playoffs last season. The series is a best of three format and begins this Saturday. The other division Semi Final has the #1 ...
8-0 WIN IN ANOTHER SHUTOUT PERFORMANCE
Date:03/06/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Evan Camba netted a hat trick to lead Atlanta over Louisiana, 8-0. Camba's first goal came 10:55 into the first period. He then added goals at 7:06 into the third and at 17:07 into the third. Atlanta forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up six minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per...
CAPS DRILL HOME 6 IN WIN OVER DRILLERS
Date:03/05/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta's Alex Johanson had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing two assists in his team's 6-0 win over Louisiana. Johanson scored 3:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Atlanta. Arturas Laukaitis picked up the assist. Johanson dished an assist on Laukaitis' goal that made the score 2-0 Atlanta at 11:12 into the first period. He a...
WEEKEND SERIES SWEEP RECAP VS CINCINNATI
Date:02/28/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
GAME 1- FRIDAY 2/26 Colin OConnor gave Atlanta a 6-5 (OT) victory over Cincinnati when he scored 4:37 into the extra period. Atlanta overcame a three-goal deficit to capture the victory. Atlanta was down 3-0 after a goal by Cincinnati's Albert Janele at 5:22 in the second period. Atlanta tied things up at 5-5 on a goal by Kyle Rimbach at 19:05 in the third period. R...
CAPS TAKE DOWN JR. PREDS 6-1
Date:02/21/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta was led by Andrew Cooley, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Cooley scored on the power play 1:09 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Atlanta. Kyle Rimbach provided the assist. Atlanta forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 16.0 minutes ...
JOHANSON WITH 3 IN CAPS 8-3 WIN VS BOLTS
Date:02/14/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Evansville could not stop Atlanta's Alex Johanson, who tallied a hat trick in an 8-3 win. Johanson's first goal came 12:01 into the first period. He then added goals at 17:17 into the second and at 7:08 into the third. Atlanta forced Evansville goalie Adam Conkling to work between the pipes, taking 57 shots. Atlanta found the back of the net more times than it usually has ...
CAPS BEST BOLTS 5-2 IN OPENING WEEKEND GAME
Date:02/12/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta beat Evansville, 5-2. Atlanta's offense rang up 48 shots on Evansville's net. Atlanta's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. Atlanta was helped by Jesse Brown, who had one goal. Brown scored 18:18 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Atlanta. Jack Cleaver provided the assist. Atlanta additionally got points from&nbs...
ANOTHER CAPITAL TO TOPEKA
Date:01/21/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta Capitals are proud to announce that Defensemen Tristan Foltz has been called up to the Topeka Roadrunners. The 6’1, Michigan native, started the season with Topeka and came to Atlanta to gain valuable playing experience this season at the junior level. In 10 games with the Capitals he amassed one assist. “Tristan was in a unique situation and after conversations with th...
THE LITHUANIAN LIGHTNING STRIKES 3 IN CAPS WIN
Date:01/15/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Arturas Laukaitis netted a hat trick to lead Atlanta over Nashville, 5-2. Laukaitis got on the scoresheet 5:26 into the first period. He then added goals at 9:20 into the first and at 9:27 into the second. Atlanta excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Atlanta's offense rang up 34 shots on Nashville's net. Atlanta also got points from Kyle R...
RIMBACH COMMITS TO ST. OLAF UNIVERSITY
Date:01/13/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
The Atlanta Capitals are proud to announce the college commitment of Kyle Rimbach to St. Olaf University of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The second year forward that hails from San Diego, California, has totalled in 74 games, 36 goals and 52 assists for 82 points. Rimbach competed in the 2015 NA3HL Top Prospects tournament as a representative of the South Divisio...
KELLY EXPLODES IN ANOTHER CAPS WIN
Date:01/10/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Drew Kelly was all over the ice for Atlanta, as he tallied two goals and one assist in Atlanta's 5-2 win over Evansville. Kelly's tallies came at 13:06 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and 5:30 into the third to make the score 3-2 Atlanta. Atlanta's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Evansville power plays. Evansville was unable to stop Atlanta from ...
CAPS DOWN BOLTS 6-1
Date:01/08/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Alex Johanson grabbed one point to lead Atlanta to a 6-1 victory over Evansville. Atlanta's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Evansville power plays. Atlanta's offense rang up 50 shots on Evansville's net. Others who scored for Atlanta included Evan Camba, who had two and Artus Laukaitis, Jesse Brown, and Colin OConnor, who each put in one....
ARTIE AFFILIATED BY ROADRUNNERS
Date:01/01/2016 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
The Atlanta Capitals of the NA3HL are proud to announce that forward Artus Laukaitis has been called up and affiliated to play for the Topeka Roadrunners. This is Laukaitis’ first season with the Capitals organization and first game action with the Roadrunners this season. “He is our second player seeing game action this season with the Roadrunners which shows the strength ...
CAPS UPEND BLIZZARD 4-1 IN GAME 2 OF SHOWCASE
Date:12/18/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta, which found itself down a man often, weathered Alexandria's power play opportunities and emerged with a 4-1 victory. Atlanta was led by Kyle Rimbach, who tallied one goal. Rimbach scored on the power play 2:41 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Atlanta. Atlanta had gotten the advantage when Alexandria's Mason Hautala was sent off for slashing. Alex J...
CAPS TAKE GAME 1 AT SHOWCASE IN OT
Date:12/17/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta's Artus Laukaitis scored 2:20 into overtime to beat Bozeman, 2-1 (OT). Atlanta's penalty kill excelled, as Atlanta gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays. Atlanta was led by Laukaitis, who had one goal and one assist. Atlanta stifled Bozeman's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Atlanta's offense operated below its seaso...
CAPS MOVE INTO 1ST PLACE WITH 6-2 WIN
Date:12/06/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Behind a great game by Alex Johanson, who had two goals and one assist, Atlanta defeated Sugar Land, 6-2. Johanson found the back of the net 2:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Atlanta and again while on the power play 18:21 into the third to make the score 6-2 Atlanta. Atlanta's penalty kill excelled, as Atlanta gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays. Atlanta k...
CAPS BEST IMPERIALS IN 7-0 WIN
Date:12/05/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta had a five-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-0 win over Sugar Land. Atlanta pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes. Atlanta was paced by Ross Bartlett, who had one goal. Bartlett scored 6:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Atlanta. Artus Laukaitis picked up the assist. Atlanta stifled Sug...
CAPS EDGE JR. PREDS 4-3
Date:11/27/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Atlanta edged Nashville with a 4-3 victory over Nashville. Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Philip Pugliese secured the win for Atlanta with a goal in the third period. Atlanta pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes. Atlanta was led by Pugliese, who finished with one goal. Pugliese...
CAPS TAKE 2 WINS IN EVANSVILLE
Date:11/22/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Evansville and clinched a 6-5 victory. Atlanta led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Atlanta's Artus Laukaitis scored at 17 seconds in the second period to put Atlanta up 3-0. Riley Hummitsch had a great game for Atlanta, netting two ...
BROWNIE HAS SWEET TOOTH WITH HAT-TRICK IN EVANSVILLE
Date:11/20/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Evansville could not stop Atlanta's Jesse Brown, who tallied a hat trick in a 13-1 win. Brown's first goal came 2:49 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:02 into the second and at 5:03 into the third. Atlanta's Corey Boettcher was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. Boettcher managed to improve on his goals agains...
CAPS DROWN DUCKS IN 4-1 WIN
Date:11/15/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Alex Johanson had two goals and one assist to lead Atlanta to a 4-1 victory over Point Mallard. Johanson found the back of the net 3:43 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Atlanta and again while 5:13 into the third to make the score 3-1 Atlanta. Atlanta was led by goalie Alekandr Zendejas, who finished with 25 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Zendejas will be ...
CAPS FALL IN SEESAW BATTLE
Date:11/13/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
In a game that featured four lead changes, Point Mallard had the final say in a 6-4 victory over Atlanta. Justin Clark was all over the ice for Point Mallard, as he grabbed four goals in the win. Clark's first goal came 4:07 into the first period. He then added goals at 5:45 into the second, at 11:10 into the second, and at 19:19 into the third. Point Mallard also got points from J...
THIS WIN LEADS TO NEW FRANCHISE RECORD
Date:11/08/2015 Source:NA3HL Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta opened up a four-goal lead after the first period and did not look back en route to a 9-4 win over Cincinnati. Atlanta got the win thanks to a great game by Artus Laukaitis, who had two goals and three assists. Laukaitis scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 16:00 into the first period to make the score 5-1 Atlanta. Atlanta had gotten the advantage when Cincinnati...
