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Capitols Announce Andy Brandt as New Head Coach and General Manager

May 1, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Madison Capitols News Release


MIDDLETON, Wisc. - The Madison Capitols are proud to announce today that Andy Brandt will be the team's new Head Coach and General Manager.

"Andy has a proven track record building strong relationships with his players and fostering their development. His extensive background as a player and a coach at a high level, combined with his passion for player development and advancement, align with our core values," said Capitols president Andrew Joudrey. "Furthermore, we believe Andy's exemplary character, work ethic and professionalism will set great examples for our players to learn, grow and develop. We are incredibly excited to welcome Andy to our organization and look forward to him getting started as our new head coach and general manager."

Brandt, a native of Wausau, Wisconsin, comes to the Capitols after serving as an assistant coach for his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin, during the 2022-23 season. Brandt played with the Badgers for four seasons from 2003-2007 playing in 130 games over that time. Among those 130 games with the Badgers was the 2006 National Championship game where the Badgers captured the program's sixth title.

Following his time playing at Wisconsin, Brandt went onto a six-year playing career in the East Coast Hockey League and the American Hockey League, which came to an end after the 2012-13 season. He spent the final season of his playing career serving as captain for the Gwinnett Gladiators in the ECHL playing in all 72 games. Brandt's time in Gwinnett was not finished at the conclusion of the 2012-13 season as he made his way behind the bench as an assistant coach on the team the next season.

Brandt served as an assistant coach for two seasons for Gwinnett before the team rebranded to the Atlanta Gladiators prior to the start of the 2015-16 season. The rebranded team had a new role for Brandt as he became the team's Head Coach and General Manager. After two seasons in that role, Brandt moved back home to Wisconsin to become the Associate Head Coach of St. Norbert College. Brandt spent five seasons with St. Norbert College before taking his most recent position with Wisconsin.

"First, I'd like to thank Ryan and Andrew for the opportunity to be head coach and general manager of the Madison Capitols. There are only 16 of these jobs available and I feel fortunate to be 1 of the 16," said Brandt about joining the Capitols organization. He continued by saying, "I'm excited to work with the caliber of player that the USHL along with the Madison Capitols currently have and can attract. I'm extremely grateful for the work that Tom Gilbert and Dominic Zombo have done to prepare the organization for the draft. I look forward to working with them moving forward. Both guys have a lot to offer our players."

Brandt joins the Capitols ahead of the 2023 USHL Draft next week on May 2nd and 3rd. The Capitols own ten picks in the Phase I Draft on Tuesday afternoon and fourteen picks in the Phase II Draft on Wednesday morning including the number one overall pick in both phases.

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