1973-74 Des Moines Capitols Roster
International Hockey League (IHL)
Team Record: 45-25-6 - 96 points
in the IHL's South Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Danny Belisle (45-25-6)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
1973-74 Des Moines Capitols StatisticsTeam Record: 45-25-6 - 96 points
in the IHL's South Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Danny Belisle (45-25-6)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
The Des Moines Capitols of the International Hockey League ended the 1973-74 season with a record of 45 wins and 25 losses and 6 ties for 96 points in the IHL's South Division.
The Capitols scored 316 goals, most in the league. Des Moines conceded 247 goals. Frank DeMarco netted 49 goals for the team, while Ian MacKinnon, Peter Mara, Steve Coates and Harvey Bennett each tallied 30 or more as well. Peter Mara contributed 71 assists, and Dave McLelland registered a 2.85 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Danny Belisle coached the team. The 1973-74 Des Moines Capitols won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Bennett | C | August 9, 1952 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Cranston, RI USA |
| Bob Bilodeau | D | August 23, 1953 | 5'10" | 185 | Vimy, AB Canada | |
| Yvon Bilodeau | D | January 18, 1951 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Vimy, AB Canada |
| Larry Bolonchuk | D | February 26, 1952 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Curt Brackenbury | R | January 31, 1952 | 5'10" | 200 | R | Kapuskasing, ON Canada |
| Doug Buchanan | L | April 22, 1950 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Williams Lake, BC |
| Steve Coates | R | July 2, 1950 | 5'9" | 172 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Frank DeMarco | LW | December 14, 1950 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Keith Kokkola | D | May 4, 1949 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Bob Law | RW | July 25, 1953 | 6'0" | 174 | R | Fort Frances, ON Canada |
| Ted Lenssen | G | May 17, 1952 | 5'10" | 174 | L | Oakvile, ON Canada |
| Ian MacKinnon | C | June 3, 1949 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON |
| Peter Mara | C | July 5, 1947 | 5'6" | 152 | L | Point Edward, ON Canada |
| Johnny Martin | January 20, 1952 | 5'10" | 175 | Quebec City, QC | ||
| Terry McDougall | C | June 14, 1953 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Trail, BC Canada |
| Jack McIlhargey | D | March 7, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Dave McLelland | G | November 20, 1952 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Penticton, BC Canada |
| Dan O'Donohue | D | March 16, 1953 | 6'0" | 194 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jim Park | G | June 22, 1952 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Guy Ross | D | November 23, 1953 | 6'0" | 174 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Pat Russell | F | September 13, 1952 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Coquitlam, BC Canada |
| John Senkpiel | RW | May 13, 1953 | 5'11" | 181 | L | Smithers, BC Canada |
| Scott Smith | LW | August 17, 1952 | 5'10" | 174 | Regina, SK Canada | |
| Ken Wright | G | July 18, 1952 | 6'0" | 162 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
