Edinburgh Capitals (SNL)
aka The Caps
CityEdinburgh, Scotland
LeagueScottish National League
Founded1998
Home arenaMurrayfield Ice Rink
Capacity: 3800
Ice size: 200 ft x 97 ft
ColoursWhite, Blue and Red      
Owner(s)Scotland Scott Neil
Head coachScotland Steven Lynch
CaptainSwitzerland Joel Gautschi

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 Chalmers
  • Scotland Ciaran Hoggan

Defense

  • Scotland Josh Quinn
  • Scotland Dean Walker
  • Scotland Rhys Stenhouse
  • Scotland Ben Coughtrie "A"
  • Scotland Aiden Paterson
  • England Switzerland Jack Wright
  • Scotland Ross Dalgleish
  • Scotland Scott Geddes
  • Scotland Kian Shevlin

Forwards

  • Scotland Switzerland Joel Gautschi "C"
  • Scotland Ross Borwick "A"
  • Scotland Tymo Szewczyk
  • Scotland Andrew Craik
  • England Ian Blake
  • Scotland Sean Cochrane
  • Scotland Archie Holmes
  • Scotland Joe Lynch
  • Scotland Aaron Robertson
  • Scotland Cameron Gallagher
  • Scotland Chad Smith "A"
  • Scotland Ruairi Lockerbie
  • Australia Republic of Ireland Xander Wardlaw
  • Russia Andrei Ogloblin

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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