Hockey Team To Relocate To Sandy Springs

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The Atlanta Capitals will start their 2015-16 season in a new home.

The team, formerly known as the Topeka Capitals, is moving to Sandy Springs and will play at Center Ice Arena on Roswell Road, according to the company’s press release.

The move comes after issues with negotiating a new lease for the team; owner Don Stone had to make a decision in order to meet a deadline set by the league, the team said.

“While it was ideal to keep the team in Topeka, we had to make a decision on where the team would play,” Stone said. “I truly believe that the Sandy Springs community will be a great location for the Capitals. The facilities we will play in are great, and I believe the city is very appealing to many junior hockey players.”

Center Ice Arena is a 36,000-square-foot facility equipped with two new full size junior hockey dressing rooms, overhead four-sided scoreboard and can accommodate over 1,000 fans.

Head Coach Anthony Bohn noted the facility was “built for junior hockey and we are excited to see this place in full swing with a great atmosphere this fall.”

The team will once again be led by Head Coach Anthony Bohn, Assistant Coach Ryan Terrana and a new addition, Assistant Coach Vinny Bohn.

The Capitals posted 63 wins in two seasons in Topeka. The team was the South Division Champions in its first season, and made a playoff run this past season. Coach Bohn is excited about the new opportunities that Sandy Springs and the metro Atlanta area bring to the team.

“The great support of the Sandy Springs area combined with great facilities will help us be a very competitive team this season,” he added. “Since arriving we have been welcomed warmly by the Sandy Springs community and we look forward to putting together a on- and off-ice product the city of Sandy Springs can be proud of.”

The Atlanta Capitals are entering their third season, the first of which will begin in Sandy Springs. The Capitals participate in the North American 3 Hockey League and will play a 48-game schedule. Twenty-two home games will be played at Center Ice Arena.

Season tickets to catch the Atlanta Capitals in action went on sale June 16. For more information, visit the team’s website or call 404-545-6342.

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Photo credit: Atlanta Capitals Facebook page