History

Michigan Capitals

 Girls Hockey

Michigan's oldest, active girls hockey association!

Our Goals:

• Emphasize fun and teamwork at the highest level of competitive girls hockey

• Offer each Michigan Capital player rewarding athletic and cultural experience

• Popularize girls'/women's ice hockey as an exciting and demanding team sport

• Stress academic achievement and develop leadership skills

• 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

• 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:

• 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.

• Throughout the years, Michigan Capitals teams have consistently represented Michigan at the U.S. Women's National Championships in all divisions.
• 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.
• In 1998, our 12 & Under team won the SILVER medal at the National Championships in San Jose, California.
• Former Capitals Shelley Looney and Angela Ruggerio were members of the first U.S. Women's Olympic Team and have won gold, silver, and bronze medals in Olympic competition.
• Michigan Capitals teams also participated in the National Championships in 2000 (Troy, Michigan) and 2002 (Anchorage, Alaska).
• Michigan's first 6 & Under and 8 & Under all girls teams were Capitals, established in 1998.