Sam Kappell Commits to Minnesota State

August 16, 2024 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Madison Capitols News Release

The Madison Capitols organization would like to congratulate Sam Kappell on his commitment to Minnesota State University, which he announced on Thursday afternoon.

Sam Kappell was selected number one overall in the 2023 USHL Phase I Draft by Madison. In his first season in the USHL, Sam Kappell recorded ten points in 34 games including scoring his first goal in his first game.

Kappell will join former Capitols head coach, Luke Strand, who is now the head coach of the Mavericks. He will also join his coach for his team prior to joining Madison, Notre Dame Academy, Corey McCracken, who is an assistant on Strand's coaching staff.

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