What league does Madison Capitols play in?

Madison Capitols play in the USHL.

When was Madison Capitols founded?

Madison Capitols was founded in 2013 in Middleton, WI, USA, USA.

Where is Madison Capitols based?

Madison Capitols is based in Middleton, WI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Madison Capitols?

The head coach of Madison Capitols is Andy Brandt.

Who is the captain of Madison Capitols?

The captain of Madison Capitols is Jackson Nevers.

What arena does Madison Capitols play in?

Madison Capitols play their home games at Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, WI, USA.

Who is the general manager of Madison Capitols?

The general manager of Madison Capitols is Tom Gilbert.

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2025-2026 Season

Madison Capitols were 32-27-3 in the 2025-26 USHL season with 67 points, 6th in the Eastern and 8th overall.

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2025-2026 Madison Capitols Player Stats

All Positions

Madison Capitols — 2025-2026 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
USHL
1.		Sam Kappell (F)	62	23	13	36	20	-8	11	1	1	2	2	-3
2.		Gustavs Griva (F)	49	13	23	36	14	5	11	0	2	2	0	-1
3.		Max Rider (F)	58	16	17	33	45	1	11	0	4	4	2	-3
4.		Gavin Uhlenkamp (F)	39	15	15	30	6	13
5.		Nolen Geerdes (D)	61	6	23	29	77	-2	11	4	6	10	12	5
6.		Caleb Pittsley (F)	62	11	16	27	28	-5	11	3	1	4	4	5
7.		Michael Tang (F)	57	9	18	27	10	-22	11	1	3	4	0	4
8.		Jet Kwajah (D)	55	7	20	27	10	-10	11	0	1	1	4	-4
9.		Jackson Nevers (F)	54	8	18	26	63	-14	7	3	2	5	0	1
10.		Ronan Buckberger (D)	44	7	18	25	30	3
11.		Stephen Cover (C/RW)	60	11	12	23	4	6	11	1	1	2	2	-1
12.		Tyden Bergeson (F)	23	11	11	22	2	1	11	4	5	9	6	5
13.		John Stout (D)	57	9	12	21	16	-4	11	1	5	6	4	1
14.		Will Dosan (C)	56	10	8	18	10	7	11	0	1	1	4	0
15.		Rihards Griva (F)	49	5	10	15	22	-4	5	0	0	0	0	0
16.		Ville Väärälä (C)	59	6	8	14	16	9	11	0	0	0	0	-2
17.		Cooper Snee (F)	50	5	9	14	54	12	8	0	1	1	4	-1
18.		Harper Frey (D)	52	0	14	14	32	8	11	2	1	3	4	1
19.		Christopher Baird-Gajdos (D)	49	3	10	13	64	-7	11	0	1	1	4	-2
20.		Dexter Brooks (D)	56	0	12	12	119	7	11	0	1	1	0	2
21.		Lucas Prud'homme (LW)	49	5	5	10	184	4	11	1	0	1	0	-1
22.		Austin Moline (D)	17	1	8	9	46	11
23.		Eero Butella (C/W)	14	4	1	5	0	-11	11	2	1	3	4	-3
24.		Sammy Smith (RW/LW/C)	14	2	1	3	2	2
25.		Brady Smith (D)	2	0	3	3	2	3
26.		Bode McConnell (F)	2	1	1	2	2	2
27.		Aiden Mowrey (D)	1	0	0	0	0	0
28.		Bryce Wiitala (C)	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1
29.		Braeden Waller (F)	2	0	0	0	0	0
30.		Colin Yandle (D)	2	0	0	0	16	-1
31.		Grady Anaka (F)	3	0	0	0	0	1
32.		Cameron Holyoke (D)	10	0	0	0	2	1

Madison Capitols — 2025-2026 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
USHL
1.		Cody Butikis (G)	1	3.03	.909	0	1	0	0	59:30	30
2.		Caleb Heil (G)	41	2.34	.905	24	13	3	3	2440:35	901	11	1.95	.944
3.		Brady Krey (G)	8	3.61	.868	3	4	0	0	449:22	177
4.		Cash Cruitt (G)	12	3.51	.867	4	8	0	1	650:12	248
5.		Elliot Lennon (G)	2	3.40	.865	1	1	0	0	123:41	45
6.		Rowan White (G)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

2025-2026 Madison Capitols Staff

GM/Head CoachAndy Brandt
Assoc. Head CoachTom Gilbert
Asst. CoachDominic Zombo
Goaltending CoachShane Connelly
Asst. General ManagerTom Gilbert
AnalystDrew Steele
Athletic TrainerAlyssa Brummitt
Dir. of Hockey OperationsDiane Suter Hyames
Dir. of ScoutingJustin Friedman
Equipment ManagerChase Parlier
Head Equipment ManagerCameron Batty
ScoutJack Andringa
ScoutGary Biggs
ScoutBrandon Buck
ScoutJason DesRochers
ScoutWes Durand

2025-2026 Madison Capitols Captains

"C"

Jackson Nevers

Team Captaincy History

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2025-2026 Madison Capitols Demographics

Madison Capitols Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Middleton, WI, USA Map
Founded: 2013

2025-2026 Madison Capitols Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
5 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Madison Capitols: 1 799 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena
Location: Middleton, WI, USA
Capacity: 1 300
Construction Year: -

Madison Capitols Games

Madison Capitols — 2025-2026 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/24/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Madison Capitols	Waterloo Black Hawks	-	USHL
10/17/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Madison Capitols	Chicago Steel	-	USHL
10/10/2026 11:35 PM UTC	Waterloo Black Hawks	Madison Capitols	3 - 2 (OT 61:02)	USHL
10/10/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	Madison Capitols	2 - 6	USHL
10/03/2026 10:10 PM UTC	Muskegon Lumberjacks	Madison Capitols	3 - 4 (SO)	USHL

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Latest Transactions

Madison Capitols — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Chris Sawyer (F)	Youngstown Phantoms	Details
09/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Wyatt Finkenkeller (F)	Youngstown Phantoms	Details
09/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Stephen Cover (F)	Youngstown Phantoms	Details
09/23/2026	Confirmed	joining	Landon MacSwain (F)	Red Deer Rebels	Details
08/29/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cameron Holyoke (D)	Charlottetown Islanders	Details
08/11/2026	Confirmed	joining	Colin Yandle (D)	Cushing Academy	Details
08/06/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Christopher Baird-Gajdos (D)	Moncton Wildcats	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Christopher Baird-Gajdos (D)	Waterloo Black Hawks	Details

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Madison Capitols History and Standings

Madison Capitols — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	USHL	6	2	3	-	-	1	20	22	5	0.83	5	-
2025-2026	USHL	62	32	27	-	-	3	189	182	67	1.08	6	Conference Final loss
2024-2025	USHL	62	39	17	-	-	6	250	185	84	1.35	3	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	USHL	62	33	23	-	-	6	218	192	72	1.16	5	First round loss
2022-2023	USHL	62	17	41	-	-	4	185	290	38	0.61	8	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	USHL	62	30	29	-	-	3	233	233	63	1.02	5	Final loss
2019-2020	USHL	50	12	34	-	-	4	122	219	28	0.56	8	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	USHL	62	15	38	-	-	9	145	249	39	0.63	9	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	USHL	60	23	33	-	-	4	183	224	50	0.83	8	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	USHL	60	23	32	-	-	5	135	192	51	0.85	7	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	USHL	60	25	27	-	-	5	169	198	58	0.97	8	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	USHL	60	24	25	-	-	11	172	212	59	0.98	7	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Madison Capitols — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Leo Bacallao (F)	2026-2027	Romford Raiders	NIHL	8	6	10	16	10
2.	Kevin O'Neil (F)	2026-2027	Herning Blue Fox	Metal Ligaen	10	4	10	14	2
3.	Yevgen Fadyeyev (F)	2026-2027	Polonia Bytom	PHL	10	3	11	14	2
4.	Ville Väärälä (F)	2026-2027	Tappara U20	U20 SM-sarja	10	1	11	12	0
5.	Christian Felton (D)	2026-2027	Kalmar HC	HockeyAllsvenskan	9	3	8	11	14
6.	Tyden Bergeson (F)	2026-2027	Penticton Vees	WHL	9	2	6	8	4
7.	Sammy Smith (F)	2026-2027	Surrey Eagles	BCHL	8	4	3	7	4
8.	Luke Mittelstadt (D)	2026-2027	Laval Rocket	AHL	4	2	5	7	4
9.	Jaxson Ezman (F)	2026-2027	Coventry Blaze	-	5	1	6	7	0
10.	Jet Kwajah (D)	2026-2027	Brantford Bulldogs	OHL	9	1	6	7	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Madison Capitols — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.28
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	19.04
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	19.10
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.16
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	19.03

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Andrew Kuzma (F)	112	47	42	89
2.	Reid Pabich (F)	206	33	49	82
3.	Finn Brink (F)	126	37	44	81
4.	Aiden Long (F)	119	31	50	81
5.	Mick Messner (F)	142	29	51	80

Franchise All-Time Goals

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Andrew Kuzma (F)	112	47	42	89
2.	Austin Burnevik (F)	61	40	31	71
3.	Sam Kappell (F)	157	39	39	78
4.	Alec Broetzman (F)	159	39	39	78
5.	Sam McCormick (F)	107	39	34	73

Franchise All-Time Assists

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mick Messner (F)	142	29	51	80
2.	Aiden Long (F)	119	31	50	81
3.	Reid Pabich (F)	206	33	49	82
4.	Finn Brink (F)	126	37	44	81
5.	Nicky Wallace (D)	107	5	44	49

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Branden Suter (D)	153	6	32	310
2.	Cole Hults (D)	122	6	42	206
3.	Jack Horbach (F)	100	11	47	192
4.	Dexter Brooks (D)	90	3	16	189
5.	Lucas Prud'homme (F)	52	5	10	186

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Reid Pabich (F)	206	33	49	82
2.	Brendan Lamb (F)	179	25	28	53
3.	Alec Broetzman (F)	159	39	39	78
4.	Sam Kappell (F)	157	39	39	78
5.	Branden Suter (D)	153	6	26	32

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jake Rozzi (F)	5	1	8	1.60
2.	Brady Smith (D)	2	0	3	1.50
3.	Miko Matikka (F)	28	16	35	1.25
4.	Will Johnson (F)	30	9	36	1.20
5.	Ryker Lee (F)	60	32	70	1.17

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Austin Burnevik (F)	2023-2024	USHL	61	40	31	71	1.16	24
2.	Ryker Lee (F)	2024-2025	USHL	58	31	37	68	1.17	18
3.	Aiden Long (F)	2024-2025	USHL	62	22	37	59	0.95	59
4.	Luke Mittelstadt (D)	2021-2022	USHL	60	19	36	55	0.92	22
5.	Kyle Kukkonen (F)	2021-2022	USHL	58	22	31	53	0.91	40

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Austin Burnevik (F)	2023-2024	USHL	61	40	31	71	1.16	24
2.	Ryker Lee (F)	2024-2025	USHL	58	31	37	68	1.17	18
3.	Andrew Kuzma (F)	2023-2024	USHL	62	30	22	52	0.84	41
4.	Alec Broetzman (F)	2017-2018	USHL	59	25	25	50	0.85	76
5.	Ryan Kirwan (F)	2019-2020	USHL	50	25	16	41	0.82	14

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ben Dexheimer (D)	2021-2022	USHL	60	8	39	47	0.78	38
2.	Ryker Lee (F)	2024-2025	USHL	58	31	37	68	1.17	18
3.	Aiden Long (F)	2024-2025	USHL	62	22	37	59	0.95	59
4.	Luke Mittelstadt (D)	2021-2022	USHL	60	19	36	55	0.92	22
5.	James Hong (F)	2023-2024	USHL	57	17	36	53	0.93	44

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Madison Capitols — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Lucas Prud'homme (F)	2025-2026	USHL	49	5	5	10	0.20	184
2.	Colin Felix (D)	2017-2018	USHL	56	8	19	27	0.48	166
3.	Chad Pietroniro (D)	2014-2015	USHL	19	3	2	5	0.26	127
4.	Dexter Brooks (D)	2025-2026	USHL	56	0	12	12	0.21	119
5.	Branden Suter (D)	2018-2019	USHL	54	3	9	12	0.22	117

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent USHL Entry Draft Selections

Madison Capitols — Recent USHL Entry Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#8	Logan Lutner (D)	02/21/2008	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'10"	174 lbs
1	#18	Michal Jakubec (F)	07/14/2008	Trencin, SVK	6'1"	196 lbs
2	#28	Daniel Halonen (F)	08/07/2007	Delano, MN, USA	5'11"	185 lbs
3	#42	Jannes Schreiber (D)	06/17/2009	Krefeld, GER	6'2"	190 lbs
3	#43	Jackson Woodward (D)	04/08/2009	Denver, CO, USA	6'6"	190 lbs
4	#59	Tate Swanson (F)	11/28/2007	Hibbing, MN, USA	5'9"	163 lbs
5	#74	Cameron Garrity (D)	09/19/2007	Stillwater, MN, USA	6'1"	192 lbs
5	#83	Daniil Yermolov (F)	02/15/2009	Voronezh, RUS	6'2"	183 lbs
6	#93	Tyler Russo (D)	03/19/2007	South Hamilton, MA, USA	6'1"	192 lbs
7	#112	Jackson Smail (F)	05/31/2008	Milton, VT, USA	5'9"	157 lbs
8	#127	Michael Pirot (F)	02/23/2009	Bloomingdale, NJ, USA	6'0"	165 lbs
9	#142	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#157	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#172	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#187	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#202	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#217	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#232	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#247	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#262	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#277	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#292	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#307	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#322	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
2	#22	Ville Väärälä (F)	02/17/2006	Tampere, FIN	6'1"	185 lbs
3	#41	Gustavs Griva (F)	06/08/2007	Riga, LAT	5'11"	174 lbs
3	#44	Richard Rucireto (F)	03/17/2005	Staten Island, NY, USA	5'9"	161 lbs
5	#69	Brady Krey (G)	07/29/2007	Albertville, MN, USA	6'2"	181 lbs
5	#71	Rihards Griva (F)	06/08/2007	Riga, LAT	6'0"	174 lbs
5	#76	Caleb Pittsley (F)	11/16/2007	Edina, MN, USA	6'1"	190 lbs
6	#111	Nolan Long (F)	05/22/2008	Mono, ON, CAN	6'0"	176 lbs
7	#123	Matt Hauser (D)	06/21/2007	Rogers, MN, USA	6'2"	203 lbs
9	#153	Owen Corkish (F)	06/04/2007	Cottage Grove, MN, USA	5'10"	161 lbs
10	#168	Sean Matthew Goyette (D)	05/15/2008	Hawkesbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	185 lbs
11	#183	Elliot Lennon (G)	03/05/2008	Kirkland, QC, CAN	6'5"	194 lbs
12	#198	Will Dosan (F)	08/03/2006	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'3"	207 lbs
13	#213	Brady Smith (D)	06/12/2007	Columbine Valley, CO, USA	5'11"	172 lbs
14	#228	Max Dinneen (F)	07/05/2006	Brentwood, NH, USA	5'10"	161 lbs
15	#243	Bode McConnell (F)	08/03/2008	Edina, MN, USA	6'0"	183 lbs
16	#258	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#273	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#288	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#303	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#318	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#333	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2024
1	#9	Kristian Epperson (F)	05/16/2006	Mequon, WI, USA	6'0"	185 lbs
2	#26	Ian Scherzer (F)	07/03/2005	Villach, AUT	5'11"	196 lbs
3	#39	Leo Bergström (F)	10/20/2004	Uppsala, SWE	6'2"	198 lbs
3	#42	Drew Waterfield (F)	03/20/2006	Aurora, IL, USA	6'2"	205 lbs
4	#52	Austin Moline (D)	11/21/2005	Las Vegas, NV, USA	6'5"	209 lbs
4	#54	Tyden Bergeson (F)	06/21/2007	Moorhead, MN, USA	6'0"	174 lbs
5	#69	Sammy Smith (F)	01/18/2007	Geneva, IL, USA	5'10"	170 lbs
6	#85	Alex Lunski (F)	12/13/2005	Chanhassen, MN, USA	6'4"	216 lbs
8	#116	Mason Roy (D)	07/15/2008	Campbellville, ON, CAN	6'1"	172 lbs
9	#131	Aron Jessli (F)	10/29/2004	Oslo, NOR	6'1"	198 lbs
10	#146	Cash Cruitt (G)	05/28/2008	Andover, MN, USA	6'5"	205 lbs
11	#161	Lucas Prud'homme (F)	04/10/2007	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	207 lbs
12	#176	Cooper Snee (F)	06/20/2006	Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA	5'11"	185 lbs
13	#191	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#206	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#221	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#236	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#251	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#266	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#281	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#296	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#311	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
22	#326	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
23	#341	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
24	#356	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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