In South Dakota High School Hockey it’s rare to have two goalies play at the highest level in varsity hockey, where they could play for any other team and be the number one guy. It’s even more of a rare feat to have those same goalies return. That’s what the Oahe Capitals have as they open up the 2021-2022 season.
Carter Schulz and Kieran Duffy each played 10 regular season games last year for the Caps en route to being the number two overall seed behind just the Brookings Rangers. The two return this year along with Collin Lee who will also have a good shot to play some varsity minutes making the Capitals a dangerous team with three very capable goalies. Head Coach of the Oahe Capitals, Steve Steele says it’s a good problem to have…
While you enjoy having some of the best goalies in the state, the Capitals will have to look to fill the roles of the top line that graduated after last season. Raef Briggs, Elliot Leif and Andy Gordon were the best line in the state in 2021 and one of the best lines the Capitals have ever seen in its history. However, Steele likes the amount of guys wanting to step up and fill the roles…
The top line last year was used a lot and in all situations, but Steele says with the depth they have this year they look to be able to use those roles with several different players…
The Capitals will begin its season on Friday as they travel to Mitchell. Puck drop is at 8:00 on Capital City Rock, capitalcityrock.com and on YouTube at Capital City Rock Sports with Jon Winkler on the call.
