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Des Moines Capitols

Year of foundation: 1972
Colours: Red, Gold, White
Club status: ceased (played in IHl from 1972 to 1975. Previously known as the Des Moines Oak Leaf)

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All time leagues: IHL

Season 1972-1973

This club in 1972-1973: IHL

Pos	Player name	Born	Height	Weight	Shoots
C	Leigh Bannister	28.09.1944	188 cm	91 kg	left	Show profile»
RW	Bob McKinstry	19.09.1952	191 cm	93 kg	N/A	Show profile»
F	Gary McQuaid	??.??.????	- cm	- kg	N/A	Show profile»

* no longer in the club

Achievements

League winners:

1973-1974: IHL

Team statistics

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Fast factsseason 1972-1973

Youngest player: Bob McKinstry (20 years)
Oldest player: Leigh Bannister (28 years)
Shortest player: Leigh Bannister (188 cm)
Tallest player: Bob McKinstry (191 cm)
Nationalities: Canada (2), USA (1)

Leagues

Des Moines Capitols participates in season 1972-1973: IHL

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