The Indianapolis Capitals were an

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professional

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team based in

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, from 1939 to 1952. The Capitals were a

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for the Detroit Red Wings. Indianapolis won the

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in 1942 and 1950. They played in the

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. There was also a

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team with a similar name, the Indianapolis Capitals, that in 1963 played in the same arena. They played nine games before being relocated to

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to play as the Cincinnati Wings due to an explosion that rendered the Coliseum unusable. The team was again relocated this time to

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, for the 1964–65 season, where they were renamed the

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. Their last season was the 1966–67 season.

Season-by-season results

* Indianapolis Capitals 1939–1940 ( International-American Hockey League) * Indianapolis Capitals 1940–1952 (

)

Regular season

Playoffs

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