Michigan Capitals Girls Hockey
Michigan's oldest, active girls hockey association!
Our Goals:
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Emphasize fun and teamwork at the highest level of competitive girls hockey |
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Offer each Michigan Capital player rewarding athletic and cultural experience |
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Popularize girls'/women's ice hockey as an exciting and demanding team sport |
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Stress academic achievement and develop leadership skills |
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Demonstrate that there is a competitive level of ice hockey for girls to play after age 12 to prepare them for college and the National Women's Team |
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Provide a forum to showcase the best female Michigan area players to Division I college coaches through participating in U.S. and Canadian tournaments |
Our History:
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Began in 1986 with one Pee Wee team; added a Midget team in 1987. Grew from four teams in 1997 to five teams in 1998-1999 and eight teams for the 2000-2001 season. |
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Throughout the years, Michigan Capitals teams have consistently represented Michigan at the U.S. Women's National Championships in all divisions. |
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Over 30 former Michigan Capitals have played on Division I college varsity women's hockey teams. Many have also played on Division III and Club level teams. |
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In 1998, our 12 & Under team won the SILVER medal at the National Championships in San Jose, California. |
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Michigan Capitals teams also participated in the National Championships in 2000 (Troy, Michigan) and 2002 (Anchorage, Alaska). |
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Former Capitals Shelley Looney was a member of the first U.S. Women's Olympic Team and won gold, silver, and bronze medals in Olympic competition. |
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Michigan's first 6 & Under and 8 & Under all girls teams were Capitals, established in 1998. |