76/77 Team Reviews Updated

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Atlanta Flames

• 34 wins – 34 losses – 12 ties – 80points
• Finished third overall in the Patrick Division and 9th overall in the NHL
• Were 8th in the NHL with 264 goals
• Finished 8th best with fewest goals allowed with 265 goals scored against

Goaltending

Phil Myre (6’1 – 180 lbs) (43gp – 17 – 17 – 7 – 3.07gaa – 3so)

Myre was in his 8th year of NHL service and fifth with the Atlanta Flames. Myre was used in a platoon role with Dan Bouchard. Myre finished 14th overall in both wins and goals against average. Myre played in two of three Flames playoff games winning one and losing one. Myre was 28 years old during this season.

Dan Bouchard (6’0 – 180 lbs) (42gp – 17 – 17 – 5 – 3.51gaa – 1so)

Bouchard was in his 5th year of NHL service all of which were with Atlanta. Bouchard finished tied for 14th in wins and 19th in goals against average. Bouchard appeared in only one of the Flames three playoff games recording a loss. Bouchard was 26 years old at the time of this season. Fight card: Gilbert (Bos).

Defense

Barry Gibbs (5’11 – 195 lbs) (66gp – 1 – 16 – 17pts – 63pim) (-5)

Gibbs provided the Flames with veteran leadership. Gibbs was in his 10th year of NHL service. Gibbs led the Flames defense with a 2.34 ESA. Gibbs also led the Flames defense with 23 PGA. Gibbs also finished the year with 5 PGF. Gibbs appeared in all three Flames playoff games with no points to his credit. Gibbs also added one fight during the regular season. Gibbs was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Moxey (Cle).

Richard Mulhern (6’1 – 195 lbs) (79gp – 12 – 32 – 44pts – 80pim) (+6)

Mulhern was in his first full season and ended up leading the Flames defense in goals scored. Mulhern finished second on the Flames defense with a 2.07 ESA. Mulhern was first on the Flames defense with 19 PGF and finished third with 14 PGA showing his dependability and versatility. Mulhern appeared in all three of the Flames playoff games recording two assists. Mulhern also finished second on the Flames with seven regular season fights and adding one in the playoffs. Mulhern was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Stewart (Wsh), Homgren (Pha), Durbano (Col), White (Wsh), Nystrom (NYI), Christie (Cle), Fotiu (NYR), Playoffs: Kozak (LA)

Randy Manery (6’0 – 180 lbs) (73gp – 5 – 24 – 29pts – 33pim) (-2)

Manery was in his fifth full year with the Flames and finished third on the defense with a 1.94 ESA. Manery finished second on the defense with 14 PGF and sixth with 10 PGA. Manery dressed for all three Flames playoff games but recorded no points. Manery recorded one regular season fight for the Flames. Manery was 28 years of age during this season. Fight card: MacAdam (Cle)

Ed Kea (6’3 – 200lbs) (72gp – 4 – 21 – 25pts – 63pim) (0)

Kea was in his third full year in the NHL all with the Flames. Kea provided the team with muscle and toughness when needed. Kea finished the year fourth on the Flame back end with a 1.91 ESA. Kea had 4 PGF and was second on the club defense with 21 PGA. Kea dressed for all three of the Flames playoff games recording one assist. Kea dropped the gloves twice during the regular season. Kea was 29 years old during this season. Fight card: Fotiu (NYR), Wensink (Bos).

Pat Quinn (6’3 – 215 lbs) (59gp – 1 – 12 – 13pts – 58pim) (-7)

Quinn was the Captain of the Flames and was in his 9th and final year in the NHL. Quinn finished fifth on the Flames defense with a 1.71 ESA. Quinn had 0 PGF and was fifth on the clubs defense with 12 PGA. Quinn added two fights during the regular season. Quinn only dressed for one of the three Flames playoff games recording no points. Quinn was 34 years of age during this season. Fight card: Patrick (Cle), Fotiu (NYR).

Pat Ribble (6’4 – 210 lbs) (23gp – 2 – 2 – 4pts – 31pim) (-1)

Ribble was in his first campaign with somewhat regular duties. Ribble finished sixth on the clubs back end with a 1.69 ESA. Ribble had 0 PGF and 3 PGA. Ribble dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Ribble despite his spot duty dressed for two of Atlanta’s three playoff games recording zero points. Ribble was 22 years of age during this season. Fight card: Bridgman (Pha)

David Shand (6’0 – 190lbs) (55gp – 5 – 11 – 16pts – 62pim) (+21)

Shand was in his first year in the NHL and was very impressive leading the Flames with a plus 21 rating. Shand finished seventh on the Flames defense with a 1.43 ESA. Shand had 1 PGF and 13 PGA. Shand dropped the gloves five times during the regular season and an impressive three times in the playoffs. Shand dressed for all three Flames playoff games recording zero points but led the club with 33 penalty minutes. Shand was 20 years old at the time of this season. Fight card: Irvine (Stl) preseason, Ahern (Cle), MacMillan (NYI), Hamel (Det), Williams (Tor), Hinton (Chi), playoffs Shultz (LA), Schultz (LA), Komadoski (LA).

Left Wing

Eric Vail (6’2 – 210 lbs) (78gp – 32 – 39 – 71pts – 22pim) (+9)

Vail was in his fourth year with the Flames and finished second on the club in points. Vail was first amongst left wingers with a 1.96 ESA. Vail had 26 PGF and 4 PGA. Vail did not drop his gloves during the year. Vail was 23 years of age during this season. Vail dressed for all three playoff games recording one goal and three assists. Vail was one of two Flames to play in the all star game.

Curt Bennett (6’3 – 195 lbs) (76gp – 22 – 25 – 47pts – 36pim) (-14)

Bennett was in his seventh year in the NHL and provided the Flames with secondary scoring and a solid fighter when needed. Bennett finished second amongst left wingers with a 1.73 ESA. Bennett recorded 15 PGF and 11 PGA. Bennett fought twice during the regular season and once during the playoffs. Bennett dressed in all three Flames playoff games recording one goal. Bennett was 28 years of age during this season. Fight card: Butler (Stl) preseason, Logan (Chi), Dornhoefer (Pha), playoffs Brown (LA).

Bobby Simpson (6’0 – 187 lbs) (72gp – 13 – 10 – 23pts – 45pim) (+2)

Simpson was in his first year in the NHL and finished third amongst Flames left wingers with a 1.05 ESA. Simpson had 3 PGF and 0 PGA. Simpson provided the Flames with a solid checking forward which resulted in three regular season fights. Simpson only dressed for two of the Flames three playoff games recording one assist. Simpson was 20 years of age during this season. Fight card: Robitaille (Van), MacAdam (Cle), Koroll (Chi).

Tim Ecclestone (5’10 – 185 lbs) (78gp – 9 – 18 – 27pts – 26pim) (+10)

Ecclestone was in his tenth NHL campaign during this season. Ecclestone was fourth on the Flames amongst its left wingers with a 1.05 ESA. Ecclestone was used as a defensive forward and penalty killer as he led the Flames with 32 PGA. Ecclestone had 1 PGF. Ecclestone did not record any fights. Ecclestone dressed for all three Flames playoff games recording two assists. Ecclestone was 29 years of age during this season.

Centre

Tom Lysiak (6’1 – 185 lbs) (79gp – 30 – 51 – 81pts – 52pim) (+3)

Lysiak was in his fourth NHL campaign during this season. Lysiak led the Flames in scoring and was tied for 15th in the NHL. Lysiak was first amongst all Flames forwards with a 2.24 ESA. Lysiak had 30 PGF and 6 PGA. Lysiak had one fight during the regular season. Lysiak dressed for all three Flames playoff games and recorded one goal and three assists. Lysiak was one of two Flames to dress in the all star game. Lysiak was 23 years old during this campaign. Fight card: Gardner (Cle).

Bill Clement (6’1 – 190 lbs) (67gp – 17 – 26 – 43pts – 27pim) (-4)

Clement was in his 6th NHL campaign during this year. Clement finished second amongst Flames centre’s with a 1.61 ESA. Clement had 9 PGF and finished second amongst Flames forwards with 21 PGA. Clement dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Clement dressed for all three playoff games and recorded one goal and one assist. Clement was 26 years old during this season. Fight card: Risebrough (Mtl).

Guy Chouinard 5’11 – 180 lbs) (80gp – 17 – 33 – 50pts – 8pim) (-12)

Chouinard was in his first full year of NHL duty. Chouinard finished third amongst Flames centre’s with a 1.10 ESA. Chuinard finished second on the Flames with 27 PGF and recorded 0 PGA. Chouinard did not drop the gloves during this season. Chouinard dressed for all three playoff games and recorded two goals. Chouinard was 20 years old during this season.

Rey Comeau (5’8 – 170 lbs) (80gp – 15 – 18 – 33pts – 16pim) (+7)

Comeau was in his sixth NHL season during this year. Comeau finished fourth amongst Flames centre’s with a 1.03 ESA. Comeau had 3 PGF and 12 PGA. Comeau did not drop the gloves during this season. Comeau dressed for all three playoff games but did not register a point. Comeau was 28 years old during this season.

Right Wing

Willi Plett (6’3 – 205 lbs) (64gp – 33 – 23 – 56pts – 123pim) (+15)

Plett was in his first full year of play in the NHL and finished first on the Flames with 33 goals. Plett also led the Flames forwards with a plus 15 rating. For his stellar rookie play Plett was named rookie of the year. Plett was first amongst Flames right wingers with a 1.92 ESA. Plett had 22 PGF and 0 PGA. Plett finished first on the Flames with 13 regular season fights and he added one more in the playoffs. Plett dressed for all three playoff games recording one goal. Plett was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Sutter (Stl) preseason, Christie (Cle), Lane (Wsh), Carlyle (Tor), Williams (Tor), Hextall (Det), Maloney (Det), Gillies (NYI), Burrows (Pit), Wensink (Bos), Mulvey (Chi), Howatt (NYI), O’Reilly (Bos), Newman (NYR), playoffs Hutchison (LA).

Ken Houston (6’2 – 200 lbs) (78gp – 20 – 24 – 44pts – 35pim) (+5)

Houston was in his second NHL campaign and first year of full time duty. Houston provided the Flames with secondary scoring and toughness. Houston finished second amongst Flames right wingers with a 1.44 ESA. Houston had 8 PGF and 0 PGA. Houston only dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Houston dressed for all three playoff games but did not register any points. Houston was 23 years old during this season. Fight card: Fortier (Van).

John Gould (5’11 – 185 lbs) (79gp – 15 – 23 – 38pts – 10pim) (-11)

Gould was in his 6th NHL season. Gould was acquired from the Canucks in a early season trade seeing Larry Carriere and Hilliard Graves going to the Canucks. Gould played 54 games with the Flames recording 8 goals, 15 assists for a total of 23 points while recording 8 penalty minutes and a -2 rating. Gould finished third amongst Flames right wingers with a 1.07 ESA and an overall 1.30 ESA. With the Flames Gould had 13 PGF and 7 PGA. In total Gould had 16 PGF and 10 PGA. Gould did not drop the gloves once during the year. Gould dressed for all three playoff games but did not register a point. Gould was 27 years old during this season.

Larry Romanchych (6’1 – 180 lbs) (25gp – 4 – 5 – 9pts – 4pim) (-3)

Romanchych was in his 6th and final NHL season. Romanchych finished fourth amongst Flames right wingers with a 0.92 ESA. Romanchych had 2 PGF and 0 PGA. Romanchych did not drop the gloves during this season. Romanchych only dressed for one playoff game and did not register a point. Romanchych was 27 years old during this season.

Rick Bowness (6’1 – 185 lbs) (28gp – 0 – 4 – 4pts – 29pim) (-9)

Bowness was in his first NHL campaign with somewhat regular play. Bowness finished fifth amongst Flames right wingers with a 0.89 ESA. Bowness had 0 PGF and 1 PGA. Bowness dropped the gloves three times during the regular season. Bowness did not dress for any of the Flames playoff games. Bowness was 22 years of age during this season. Fight card: Monahan (Van), Lane (Wsh), Williams (Tor).

Bill Flett (6’1 – 205 lbs) (24gp – 4 – 4 – 8pts – 6pim) (+1)

Flett was in his 10th NHL season during this year. Flett finished sixth amongst Flames right wingers with a 0.79 ESA. Flett had 3 PGF and 5 PGA. Flett did not record one fight during this season. In December of this campaign Flett was traded to Edmonton of the WHA for cash. Needless to say Flett did not play for the Flames in the playoffs.

Power Play
The Flames power play was fair as they finished 11th overall by going 42 for 214 with a percentage of 19.63.

Power Play Goal Leaders:
Vail – 12
Bennett – 5
Plett – 5
Lysiak – 5
Houston – 3
Chouinard - 3

PP1
Mulhern – Chouinard
Vail – Lysiak – Plett

PP2
Manery – Houston
Bennett – Clement – Gould

Penalty Kill
The Flames penalty kill was fair as they finished 8th overall by allowing 50 goals on 248 opportunities with an average of 79.84.

Shorthanded goal leaders:
Clement – 5
Ecclestone – 1
Gould – 1
Mulhern – 1
Comeau – 1
Lysiak – 1
Bennett – 1
Vail - 1

PK1
Kea – Gibbs
Ecclestone – Clement

PK2
Mulhern – Shand
Bennett – Comeau

Others that saw significant time were Quinn, Manery and Gould.

Fighters (in parenthesis are my ratings of the fighters out of a possible 30 score)
Top Ten
1. Willi Plett – (27/30) a top ten fighter
2. Curt Bennett – (24.5/30)
3. Pat Quinn – (24/30)
4. Ed Kea – (23.5/30)
5. Ken Houston – (23.5/30)
6. Pat Ribble – (23/30)
7. David Shand – (22.5/30)
8. Rick Bowness – (22/30)
9. Bobby Simpson – (21.5/30)
10. Tom Lysiak (21.5/30)

Toughness: Atlanta lost Larry Carriere from the previous year. Atlanta was led by Barry Gibbs in regular season fights in 75/76 with seven. In 76/77 Atlanta added Willi Plett, David Shand, Richard Mulhern, Bobby Simpson and Rick Bowness to go along with Ed Kea, Ken Houston, Pat Quinn and Curt Bennett.

Regular Season starting lineup based on players with the most games played.
Defense
Mulhern – Gibbs
Kea – Manery
Quinn – Shand

Forwards
Vail – Lysiak – Plett
Bennett – Clement – Houston
Simpson – Chouinard – Gould
Ecclestone – Comeau

Two spares with the most games played
Bowness (RW)
Romanchych (RW)

[Bridgman20]

Just wondering how I can download all the photo's I have for almost every player. Have it saved on Microsoft Word but the photo's will not come over when I copy and paste. Any help would be appreciated.

And just for clarification when reading the post if interested.
ESA refers to the average amount of goals the player was on the ice for during a game. Best stat they had to determine ice time.
PGF refers to the total amount of goals scored on the power play for that team the player was on the ice for during the year.
PGA refers to the total amount of goals scored against on the power play for that team in which the player was on the ice for during the year.

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Boston Bruins

• 49 – 23 – 8 – 106 points
• Finished 1st in the Adams Division and 3rd in the NHL
• Finished third overall in the NHL with 312 goals scored
• Finished 5th in fewest goals allowed with 240 goals against

Goaltending

Gerry Cheevers (5’11 – 185 lbs) (30 – 10 – 5 – 3.04gaa – 3so)

Cheevers was in his 10th NHL season. Cheevers finished 5th in the NHL in wins and finished 12th overall in goals against average. Cheevers played in all 14 Bruins playoff games leading them to the Stanley Cup final where they lost to the Canadiens. Cheevers had 8 wins and 5 losses in the playoffs with a 3.08 goals against average and recorded one shutout. Cheevers was 36 years old during this season.

Gilles Gilbert (6’1 – 175 lbs) (18 – 13 – 3 – 2.85gaa – 1so)

Gilbert was in his 8th NHL campaign. Gilbert finished tied for 12th with wins and 9th overall in goals against average. Gilbert only saw limited action in one playoff game where he registered the loss and had a 9.00 goals against average. Gilbert was 27 years old during this season. Fight card: Bouchard (Atl)

Defense

Brad Park (6’0 – 200 lbs) (77gp – 12 – 55 – 67pts – 67pim) (+47)

Park was in his 9th NHL campaign and was considered one of the best in the NHL at defense. Park led the Bruins defense with a 2.92 ESA. Park also led the Bruins defense with 42 PGF and 27 PGA. Park added one fight during the regular season. Park was named to the all star game. Park played in all 14 playoff games registering two goals and adding twelve assists. Park was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Williams (Tor)

Rick Smith (5’11 – 190 lbs) (64gp – 6 – 17 – 23pts – 36pim) (+20)

Smith was in his 7th NHL season. Boston traded for Smith early in the season sending Joe Zanussi to St. Louis. Smith finished second on the Bruins defense with a 2.50 ESA and a combined 2.18 ESA with both teams. Smith added 1 PGF and 9 PGA with Boston and finished the year with 1 PGF and 16 PGA both teams combined. Smith was a plus 23 with Boston in only 46 games played. Rick Smith did not record one fight during this season. Smith played in all 14 playoff games recording 9 assists. Smith was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Howatt (NYI) preseason while with St. Louis.

Dallas Smith (5’11 – 175 lbs) (58gp – 2 – 20 – 22pts – 40pim) (+16)

Dallas was in his 15th NHL season. Dallas finished third amongst defense with a 2.44 ESA. Dallas had 2 PGF and 12 PGA. Dallas did not drop the gloves once during this season. Due to injuries Dallas was not able to play for the Bruins in the playoffs. Dallas was 35 years old during this season.

Mike Milbury (6’1 – 202 lbs) (77gp – 6 – 18 – 24pts – 168pim) (+25)

Milbury was in his first full NHL season. Milbury finished fourth amongst the defense with a 2.22 ESA. Milbury had 4 PGF and 16 PGA. Milbury finished second on the Bruins with 8 regular season fights and he added one more in the playoffs. Milbury dressed for 13 of the playoff games recording two goals and two assists. Milbury was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Mulvey (Chi), Nystrom (NYI), Holmgren (Pha), Kelly (Pha), Murdoch (NYR), MacAdam (Cle), Nantais (Min), Lonsberry (Pha), playoffs Kozak (LA).

Gary Doak (5’11 – 191 lbs) (76gp – 3 – 13 – 16pts – 105pim) (+15)

Doak was in his 12th NHL season. Doak finished fifth on the defense with a 2.17 ESA. Doak had 1 PGF and 10 PGA. Doak dropped the gloves five times during the regular season. Doak dressed for all 14 playoff games recording two assists. Doak was 30 years old during this season. Fight card: Rota (Chi) preseason, Murdoch (Cle), Riley (Wsh), Hicke (Min), Vickers (NYR), Luce (Buf).

Darryl Edestrand (5’11 – 185 lbs) (17gp – 0 – 3 – 3pts – 16pim) (+4)

Edestrand was in his 8th NHL campaign. Edestrand finished sixth on the defense with a 1.88 ESA. Edestrand had 1 PGF and 2 PGA. Edestrand did not record any fights during this season. Edestrand only played in three of the playoff games and did not record any points. Edestrand was 31 years old during this season. Fight card: Short (Pha) preseason.

Ray Maluta (5’8 – 170 lbs) (23gp – 2 – 3 – 5pts – 4pim) (+4)

Maluta was in his first NHL season of seeing somewhat regular ice time. Maluta finished seventh amongst the defense with a 1.04 ESA. Maluta had 3 PGF and 0 PGA. Maluta did not drop the gloves once during this season. Maluta did not appear in the playoffs for the Bruins. Maluta was 22 years old during this season.

Doug Halward (6’1 – 184 lbs) (18gp – 2 – 2 – 4pts – 6pim) (+9)

Halward was in his second season with the Bruins only seeing limited action both years. Halward finished eighth on the defense with a 0.88 ESA. Halward had 0 PGF and 1 PGA. Halward recorded zero fights during this season. Halward dressed for six of the playoff games recording zero points. Halward was 21 years old during this season.

Left Wing

Wayne Cashman (6’1 – 208 lbs) (65gp – 15 – 37 – 52pts – 76pim) (+4)

Cashman was in his 11th NHL season. Cashman finished first amongst left wingers with a 1.66 ESA. Cashman recorded 21 PGF and 0 PGA. Cashman recorded three regular season fights and added two more in the playoffs. Cashman dressed for all 14 playoff games recording one goal and adding eight assists. Cashman was 31 years old during this season. Fight card: Hutchison (LA), Komadoski (LA), Maloney (NYR), playoffs Dailey (Pha), Tremblay (Mtl).

Don Marcotte (5’10 – 186 lbs) (80gp – 27 – 18 – 45pts – 20pim) (+28)

Marcotte was in his 10th NHL season. Marcotte was second amongst left wingers with a 1.65 ESA. Marcotte had 9 PGF and 15 PGA. Marcotte did not register a fight during this NHL season. Marcotte dressed for all 14 playoff games recording 5 goals and adding 6 assists. Marcotte was 29 years old during this season.

John Bucyk (6’0 – 215 lbs) (49gp – 20 – 23 – 43pts – 12pim) (-2)

Bucyk was the Bruins captain and was in his 22nd NHL season. Bucyk was third amongst left wingers with a 1.55 ESA. Bucyk had 21 PGF and 0 PGA. Bucyk did not register a fight during this season. Bucyk only played in 5 playoff games and did not record any points. Bucyk was 41 years old during this season.

Hank Nowak (6’1 – 200 lbs) (24gp – 7 – 5 – 12pts – 14pim) (+4)

Nowak was in his 4th and final NHL season. Nowak finished fourth on the left wing with a 1.25 ESA. Nowak had 1 PGF and 0 PGA. With the emergence of Jonathan and Wensink Nowak’s toughness was no longer needed as he only recorded one fight during this season. Nowak did not dress for any playoff games. Nowak was 26 years old during this season. Fight card: Lapointe (Mtl).

Stan Jonathan (5’8 – 175 lbs) (60gp – 17 – 13 – 30pts – 69pim) (+1)

Jonathan was in his first full NHL season. Jonathan finished fifth amongst left wingers with a 1.14 ESA. Jonathan had 2 PGF and 0 PGA. Jonathan had five regular season fights and added two more in the playoffs. Jonathan dressed for all 14 playoff games recording four goals and adding two assists. Jonathan was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Kindrachuk (Pha) preseason, Garland (Tor), Younghans (Min), Christie (Cle), Harper (Det), Faubert (Pit), playoffs Schultz (LA), Lapointe (Pha).

John Wensink (6’0 – 200 lbs) (23gp – 4 – 6 – 10pts – 32pim) (+5)

Wensink was in his first NHL season with somewhat regular ice time. Wensink was sixth amongst left wingers with a 0.91 ESA. Wensink had 0 PGF and 1 PGA. Wensink was brought up to provide the team with toughness and recorded two regular season fights. Wensink dressed for 13 playoff games and recorded three assists. Wensink was 23 years old during this season. Fight card: Kea (Atl), Plett (Atl).

Dave Forbes (5’10 – 180 lbs) (73gp – 9 – 11 – 20pts – 47pim) (+13)

Forbes was in his 4th NHL season. Forbes finished seventh amongst left wingers with a 0.64 ESA. Forbes was used primarily as a penalty killer. Forbes had 0 PGF and 31 PGA. Due to the log jam on the left wing Forbes was often used as a right winger. Forbes had two fights during the regular season. Forbes played in all 14 playoff games recording one assist. Forbes was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Frig (Cle), Hampton (Cle).

Centre

Jean Ratelle (6’1 – 180 lbs) (78gp – 33 – 61 – 94pts – 22pim) (+19)

Ratelle was in his 17th NHL season and led the Bruins in scoring. Ratelle was first amongst centre’s with a 2.06 ESA. Ratelle had 27 PGF and 4 PGA. Ratelle did not register an NHL fight during this season. Ratelle played in all 14 playoff games and led the Bruins in points as he recorded five goals and twelve assists. Ratelle was 36 years old during this season.

Peter McNab (6’3 – 203 lbs) (80gp – 38 – 48 – 86pts – 11pim) (+26)

McNab was in his 4th NHL season and finished second on the Bruins in scoring. McNab finished second among centre’s with a 1.77 ESA. McNab had 17 PGF and 0 PGA. McNab was one of two Bruins to play in the all star game. McNab recorded one playoff fight. McNab played in all 14 playoff games and recorded five goals and three assists. McNab was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Frig (Cle).

Gregg Sheppard (5’8 – 171 lbs) (77gp – 31 – 36 – 67pts – 20pim) (+3)

Sheppard was in his 5th NHL season. Sheppard was third amongst centre’s with a 1.57 ESA. Sheppard had 34 PGF and 23 PGA. Sheppard did not record any fights during this season. Sheppard played in all 14 playoff games recording 5 goals and 7 assists. Sheppard was 27 years old during this season.

Matti Hagman (6’1 – 184 lbs) (75gp – 11 – 17 – 28pts – 0pim) (+6)

Hagman was in his first NHL season. Hagman was fourth amongst centre’s with a 0.77 ESA. Hagman had 7 PGF and 0 PGA. Hagman had no fights during this season. Hagman played in 8 playoff games and recorded one assist. Hagman was 21 years old during this season.

Right Wingers

Bob Schmautz (5’9 – 172 lbs) (57gp – 23 – 29 – 52pts – 62pim) (+25)

Schmautz was in his 9th NHL season. Schmautz finished first amongst right wingers with a 2.01 ESA. Schmautz had 19 PGF and 1 PGA. Schmautz dropped the gloves twice during the regular season. Schmautz dressed for all 14 playoff games scoring 11 goals and adding 1 assist. Schmautz was 31 years old during this season. Fight card: Lapointe (Det), Fortier (Van).

Rick Middleton (5’11 – 170 lbs) (72gp – 20 – 22 – 42pts – 2pim) (+2)

Middleton was in his 3rd NHL campaign. Middleton finished second amongst right wingers with a 1.69 ESA. Middleton had 8 PGF and 0 PGA. Middleton did not record a fight during this season. Middleton dressed for 13 playoff games recording five goals and four assists. Middleton was 23 years old during this season.

Terry O’Reilly (6’1 – 199 lbs) (79gp – 14 – 41 – 55pts – 147pim) (+38)

O’Reilly was in his 6th NHL season. O’Reilly finished third amongst right wingers with a 1.56 ESA. O’Reilly had 4 PGF and 0 PGA. O’Reilly led the Bruins with eleven regular season fights but did not record one in the playoffs. O’Reilly played in all 14 playoff games recording five goals and six assists. O’Reilly was 25 years old during this season. Fight card: Coates (Pha) preseason, Durbano (Col), Schultz (LA, Schultz (LA), Bennett (Wsh), Murdoch (Cle), Engele (Min), Anderson (Pit), Plett (Atl), Dupont (Pha), Holmgren (Pha), McDonald (Tor).

Earl Anderson (6’0 – 185 lbs) (40gp – 10 – 11 – 21pts – 4pim) (+4)

Anderson was in his 3rd NHL season. Anderson finished fourth amongst right wingers with a 1.50 ESA. Anderson had 3 PGF and 2 PGA. Anderson did not register one fight during this season. Anderson only played in two playoff games and did not record a point. Anderson was 25 years old during this season.

Power Play
The Bruin power play was fair as the finished 8th overall going 46 for 217 with a successful percentage of 21.20.

Power Play goal leaders:
Sheppard – 8
Ratelle – 8
Bucyk – 6
McNab – 6
Schmautz – 4
Park - 4

PP1
Park – Sheppard
Bucyk – Ratelle – Cashman

PP2
Milbury – Middleton
Marotte – McNab – Schmautz

Hagman also saw time on the power play.

Penalty Kill
Boston’s penalty kill was excellent as they finished fourth overall only allowing 41 goals on 272 opportunities with a successful percentage of 84.93.

Shorthanded goal leaders:
Forbes – 2
O’Reilly – 1
Marcotte – 1
Park – 1
Ratelle – 1
Sheppard - 1

PK1
Park – Milbury
Forbes – Sheppard

PK2
R. Smith – D. Smith
Marcotte – Ratelle

Doak also saw time on the penalty kill.

Fighters
Top ten
1. Terry O’Reilly (28.5/30) top ten fighter
2. John Wensink (26.5/30) top fifteen fighter
3. Stan Jonathan (26/30) top fifteen fighter
4. Wayne Cashman (24/30)
5. Hank Nowak (23.5/30)
6. Brad Park (23/30)
7. Mike Milbury (22/30)
8. Peter McNab (22/30)
9. Gary Doak (20.5/30)
10. Dave Forbes (19.5/30)

Toughness: Boston traded Carol Vadnais to the NYR for Brad Park the previous year. In 75/76 Boston was led my O’Reilly with 12 regular season fights. In 76/77 Boston added Stan Jonathan, John Wensink and Mike Milbury to go along with Terry O’Reilly, Brad Park, Wayne Cashman, Dave Forbes, Gary Doak and Hank Nowak whose ice time was reduced from the previous year.

Starting Lineup based on players with most games played.
Defense
Park – R.Smith
D.Smith – Milbury
Doak

Forwards
Cashman – Ratelle – Schmautz
Marcotte – McNab – Middleton
Bucyk – Sheppard – O’Reilly
Jonathan – Hagman – Forbes

Two spares with most games played.
Anderson (RW)
Nowak (LW)

[HotSauce]

Bridge, wasn`t Darcy Rota with Atlanta in that `76-`77 season?......perhaps `78-`79?....he was no great shakes but a guy that would fight.

[battleship25]

Originally Posted by HotSauce

Bridge, wasn`t Darcy Rota with Atlanta in that `76-`77 season?......perhaps `78-`79?....he was no great shakes but a guy that would fight.

'sauce, he was on the Blackhawks in 76-77. He was part of the blockbuster trade with ATL ( Boldirev, Russell, Rota) for Lysiak, Phillipoff, I think Mulhern, Ribble and I forgot the others. It was a huge trade in the 78-79 season.

[Bridgman20]

Mulhern was traded to the Kings in 78/79 I believe where he played for a couple years before being traded to the Maple Leafs. Mulhern suffered back injuries early on his career which it was pretty much all down hill after his second year.

[Bridgman20]

Buffalo Sabres

• 48 – 24 – 8 – 104 points
• Finished 2nd in the Adams Division and 5th overall in the NHL
• Finished tied for fourth in scoring with 301 goals
• Finished fourth in fewest goals allowed with 220

Goaltending

Gerry Desjardins (5’11 – 190 lbs) (49gp – 31 – 12 – 6 – 2.63gaa – 3so)

Desjardins was in his 9th NHL season. Desjardins finished 4th in the NHL amongst goalies in wins and finished 6th overall in goals against average. Desjardins played in the all star game. Desjardins played in only one of the Sabres six playoff games recording the loss and a 4.00 goals against average. Desjardins was 32 years old during this season.

Don Edwards (5’9 – 160 lbs) (25gp – 16 – 7 – 2 – 2.51gaa – 2so)

Edwards was in his first NHL season and finished tied for 17th in wins and was 5th overall in goals against average. Despite being a rookie and playing the backup role all year Edwards took over the role as number one goalie in the playoffs appearing in 5 of the six playoff games. Edwards recorded two wins and three losses with a 3.00 goals against average. Edwards was 21 years old during this season.

Defense

Jim Schoenfeld (6’2 – 206 lbs) (65gp – 7 – 25 – 32pts – 97pim) (+28)

Schoenfeld was the captain of the Sabres and was in his 5th NHL season. Schoenfeld finished first amongst Sabres defense with a 2.58 ESA. Schoenfeld had 17 PGF and 18 PGA. Schoenfeld was named to the all star team. Despite Schoenfeld’s 97 penalty minutes and fight reputation he did not record one fight during this season. Schoenfeld appeared in all six playoff games and did not record any points. Schoenfeld was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Williams (Tor) preseason.

Bill Hajt (6’3 – 204 lbs) (79gp – 6 – 20 – 26pts – 56pim) (+39)

Hajt was in his 4th NHL campaign. Hajt finished second amongst the defense with a 2.41 ESA. Hajt had 8 PGF and 18 PGA. Hajt did not register any fights during this season. Hajt played in all six playoff games recording one assist. Hajt was 25 years old during this season.

Jerry Korab (6’3 – 218 lbs) (77gp – 14 – 33 – 47pts – 120pim) (+22)

Korab was in his 7th NHL season. Korab finished third amongst defensemen with a 2.31 ESA. Korab had 40 PGF and 18 PGA. Korab finished tied for second on the Sabres with three regular season fights. Korab played in all six playoff games recording two goals and adding four assists. Korab was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Lapointe (Mtl), Bloom (Det), Hextall (Det).

Jocelyn Guevremont (6’2 – 200 lbs) (80gp – 9 – 29 – 38pts – 46pim) (+26)

Jocelyn was in his 6th NHL campaign. Jocelyn finished fourth on the defense with a 2.05 ESA. Jocelyn had 16 PGF and 17 PGA. Jocelyn did not record any fights during this season. Jocelyn played in all six playoff games recording three goals while adding four assist to finish tied for second on the team in playoff points. Jocelyn was 25 years old during this season.

Lee Fogolin (6’0 – 200 lbs) (71gp – 3 – 15 – 18pts – 100pim) (+9)

Fogolin was in his 3rd NHL season. Fogolin finished fifth on the defense with a 1.67 ESA. Fogolin had 7 PGF and 3 PGA. Fogolin finished tied for second on the Sabres with three regular season fights. Fogolin played in four of the Sabres playoff games registering zero points. Fogolin was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Fotiu (NYR), Schultz (LA), Hicks (Min).

Ken Breitenbach (6’1 – 190 lbs) (31gp – 0 – 5 – 5pts – 18pim) (-2)

Ken was in his 2nd NHL season but only his first with somewhat ice time. Ken finished sixth on the defense with a 0.70 ESA. Ken had 0 PGF and 2 PGA. Ken did not drop the gloves once during this season. Ken played in four of the playoff games going without any points. Ken was 22 years old during this season.

Left Wing

Rick Martin (5’11 – 179 lbs) (66gp – 36 – 29 – 65pts – 58pim) (+10)

Martin was in his 6th NHL season. Martin finished first amongst Sabres left wingers with a 1.87 ESA. Martin had 32 PGF and 0 PGA. Martin was named to the all star game and was selected as a 2nd team all star. Martin dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Martin played in all six playoff games recording two goals while adding one assist. Martin was 25 years old during this season. Fight card: Heaslip (NYR).

Craig Ramsay (5’10 – 176 lbs) (80gp – 20 – 41 – 61pts – 20pim) (+37)

Ramsay was in his 6th NHL season. Ramsay finished second amongst left wingers with a 1.46 ESA. Ramsay had 15 PGF and 28 PGA. Ramsay did not register one fight during this season. Ramsay played in all six playoff games recording four assists. Ramsay was 25 years old during this season.

Joe Kowal (6’5 – 212 lbs) (16gp – 0 – 5 – 5pts – 6pim) (+3)
Kowal was in his first NHL season. Kowal despite limited games finished third amongst left wingers with a 1.18 ESA. Kowal had 0 PGF and 0 PGA. Even though Kowal was huge in stature he did not register one fight during this season. Kowal did not play in the playoffs. Kowal was 20 years old during this season. Fight card: Belanger (Tor), McIlhargey (Pha) preaseason.

Terry Martin (5’11 – 175 lbs) (62gp – 11 – 12 – 23pts – 8pim) (+6)

Martin was in his first full NHL season. Martin finished fourth on the left wing with a 1.16 ESA. Martin had 1 PGF and 0 PGA. Martin had one regular season fight and added two more in the playoffs. Martin played in only three playoff games and recorded two assists. Martin was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Vadnais (NYR), playoffs MacMillan (NYI), Howatt (NYI).

Brian Spencer (5’11 – 185 lbs) (77gp – 14 – 15 – 29pts – 55pim) (0)

Spencer was in his 8th NHL season. Spencer finished fifth amongst left wingers with a 1.09 ESA. Spencer had 4 PGF and 0 PGA. Spencer although noted for his physical game only had one regular season fights. Spencer played in all six playoff games but did not register any points. Spencer was 27 years old during this season. Fight card: Hutchison (LA).

Gary McAdam (5’11 – 175 lbs) (73gp – 13 – 16 – 29pts – 17pim) (0)

McAdam was in his 2nd NHL season. McAdam finished sixth on the left wing with a 0.89 ESA. McAdam had 1 PGF and 0 PGA. McAdam dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Due to the amount of depth on the left wing McAdam often found himself playing right wing. McAdam played in all six playoff games recording one goal. McAdam was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Gassoff (Stl).

Jacques Richard (5’11 – 170 lbs) (21gp – 2 – 0 – 2pts – 16pim) (-3)

Richard was in his 5th NHL season. Richard finished seventh amongst left wingers with a 0.71 ESA. Richard had 0 PGF and 0 PGA. Richard dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Richard did not appear in the playoffs. Richard was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: McIlhargey (Pha).

Fred Stanfield (5’10 – 185 lbs) (79gp – 9 – 14 – 23pts – 6pim) (-2)

Stanfield was in his 13th NHL season. Stanfield finished eighth amongst left wingers with a 0.48 ESA. Stanfield had 19 PGF and 0 PGA. Stanfiled was primarily used as a power play specialist. Stanfield often played at centre due to the team depth at left wing. Stanfield did not register any fights during this season. Stanfield played in five playoff games and did not record any points. Stanfield was 32 years old during this season.

Centre

Gilbert Perreault (6’0 – 202 lbs) (80gp – 39 – 56 – 95pts – 30pim) (+10)

Perreault was in his 7th NHL season in which he led the Sabres in scoring. Perreault led the centre’s with a 1.82 ESA. Perreault had 42 PGF and 7 PGA. Perreault was named to the all star team as well was named 2nd team all star. Perreault did not record a fight during this season. Perreault played in all six playoff games and led the Sabres in playoff scoring with one goal and eight assists. Perreault was 26 years old during this season.

Andre Savard (6’1 – 185 lbs) (80gp – 25 – 35 – 60pts – 30pim) (+9)

Savard was in his 4th NHL season. Savard was second amongst centre’s with a 1.68 ESA. Savard had 17 PGF and 6 PGA. Savard did not register one fight during this season. Savard played in all six playoff games recording one assist. Savard was 23 years old during this season.

Don Luce (6’2 – 185 lbs) (80gp – 26 – 43 – 69pts – 16pim) (+38)

Luce was in his 8th NHL season. Luce was third among the centre’s with a 1.60 ESA. Luce had 14 PGF and 24 PGA. Luce dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Luce played in all six playoff games recording three goals and one assist. Luce was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Doak (Bos).

Right Wing

Rene Robert (5’10 – 184 lbs) (80gp – 33 – 40 – 73pts – 46pim) (+27)

Robert was in his 8th NHL campaign. Robert formed one of the most dynamic lines during this era called the “French connection” along with Rick Martin and Gilbert Perrault. Robert finished first amongst right wingers with a 1.63 ESA. Robert had 41 PGF and 0 PGA. Robert did not register a fight during the regular season but recorded two during the playoffs. Robert played in all six playoff games recording five goals and two assists and led the Sabres in the playoffs with 20 penalty minutes. Robert was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: playoffs Hicks (Min), Hart (NYI).

Jim Lorentz (6’0 – 180 lbs) (79gp – 23 – 33 – 56pts – 8pim) (+3)

Lorentz was in his 9th NHL season. Lorentz finished second amongst right wingers with a 1.60 ESA. Lorentz had 16 PGF and 0 PGA. Lorentz did not record one fight during the regular season. Lorentz played in all six playoff games recording four goals. Lorentz could also be used at Centre. Lorentz was 29 years old during this season.

Danny Gare (5’9 – 175 lbs) (35gp – 11 – 15 – 26pts – 73pim) (+7)

Gare was in his 3rd NHL season. Gare finished third among right wingers with a 1.51 ESA. Gare had 10 PGF and 2 PGA. Due to injuries Gare’s offensive output dropped from 50 goals the year before. All though Gare only played in 35 games he led the Sabres with six regular season fights and added two more in the playoffs. Gare played in four playoff games recording no points. Gare was 22 years old during this season. Fight card: Wilson (Pit), Wilson (LA), Bridgman (Pha), Schultz (LA), Labre (Wsh), Labre (Wsh), playoffs Howatt (NYI), Gillies (NYI).

Power Play
The Sabres power play was excellent as it finished 4th overall by scoring 60 goals on 262 opportunities for a success rate of 22.90.

Powerplay goal leaders:
R.Martin – 12
Lorentz – 7
Perreault – 7
Luce – 6
Robert – 5
Korab – 4
Savard - 4

PP1
Korab – Stanfield
R.Martin - Perreault – Robert

PP2
Schoenfeld – Guevremont
Ramsay – Savard – Lorentz

Others seeing significant time on the power play included Hajt, Fogolin, Luce and Gare.

Penalty Kill
The Sabre’s penalty kill was excellent as it finished second overall by only allowing 38 goals on 274 opportunities for a success rate of 86.13.

Shorthanded goal leaders:
Ramsay – 3
Perreault – 2
Luce - 1

PK1
Schoenfeld – Korab
Ramsay – Luce

PK2
Hajt – Guevremont
Savard – Perreault

Fighters
Top Ten
1. Jim Schoenfeld (26/30) top twenty
2. Danny Gare (25.5/30) top twenty
3. Jerry Korab (25/30) top twenty-five
4. Lee Fogolin (23.5/30)
5. Joe Kowal (22.5/50)
6. Rene Robert (20.5/30)
7. Brian Spencer (19.5/30)
8. Jacques Richard (19/30)
9. Terry Martin (18.5/30)
10. Don Luce (18/30)

Toughness: The Sabres did not use the services of Paul McIntosh in 76/77 as he played for there AHL team. McIntosh had 5 regular season fights from the previous year. In 75/76 the Sabres were led by Danny Gare with 12 regular season fights. The Sabres did not add anyone of significance in 76/77 relying primarily on Gare, Korab, Fogolin and Schoenfeld for team toughness even though Gare was hurt for over half the year and Schoenfeld didn’t drop the gloves once during the regular season.

Starting lineup based on most games played.
Defense
Schoenfeld – Hajt
Korab – Guevremont
Fogolin

Forwards
R.Martin – Perreault – Robert
Ramsay – Savard – Lorentz
T.Martin – Luce – Gare
Spencer – Stanfield – McAdam

Two extras based on most games played.
Breitenbach (D)
Richard (LW)

[Bridgman20]

Chicago Black Hawks

• 26 – 43 – 11 – 63 points
• Finished third in the Smythe Division and 13th overall in the NHL
• Finished tied for 10th in scoring with 240 goals for
• Finished 13th overall in fewest goals allowed with 298 goals against

Goaltending

Tony Esposito (5’11 – 185 lbs) (69gp – 25 – 36 – 8 – 3.45gaa – 2so)

Esposito was in his 10th NHL season. Esposito was 1st overall in the NHL in games played, 7th overall in wins and 17th overall in goals against average. Esposito played in both of the Hawks playoff games finishing with two losses and a 3.00 goals against average. Esposito was 33 years old during this season.

Mike Veisor (5’9 – 158 lbs) (3gp – 1 – 2 – 0 – 4.33gaa – 0so)

Veisor was in his 3rd NHL season of seeing very limited action. With Esposito leading the league in games played, several backups were tried on the Hawks with Veisor becoming the eventual backup. Veisor did not appear in either of the Hawks two playoff games. Veisor was 24 years old during this season.

Defense

Phil Russell (6’2 – 200 lbs) (76gp – 9 – 36 – 45pts – 233pim) (+1)

Russell was in his 5th NHL season. Russell was first amongst Hawks defense with a 2.43 ESA. Russell had 31 PGF and 28 PGA. Russell was only one of two Hawks to finish the year with a plus rating. Russell was the lone Hawk named to the all star game. Russell finished 4th overall in penalty minutes in the NHL. Russell had four regular season fights. Russell played in both playoff games recording one assist. Russell was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Greschner (NYR), Heaslip (NYR), Hicke (Min), Boutette (Tor).

Dick Redmond (5’11 – 178 lbs) (80gp – 22 – 25 – 47pts – 30pim) (-40)

Redmond was in his 8th NHL campaign. Redmond was second among Hawks defensemen with a 2.12 ESA. Redmond had 30 PGF and 18 PGA. Redmond did not fight once during this season. Redmond played in both playoff games recording one assist. Redmond was 27 years old during this season.

Dale Tallon (6’1 – 205 lbs) (70gp – 5 – 16 – 21pts – 65pim) (-21)

Tallon was in his 7th NHL season. Tallon was third amongst Hawks defense with a 1.98 ESA. Tallon had 15 PGF and 21 PGA. Tallon dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Tallon played in both playoff games recording one assist. Tallon was 26 years old during this season. Fight card: Risebrough (Mtl).

Bobby Orr (6’0 – 199 lbs) (20gp – 4 – 19 – 23pts – 25pim) (+6)

Orr was in his 11th NHL season. Orr’s action was limited to ongoing injuries. Orr finished fourth on the Hawks defense with a 1.90 ESA. Orr had 20 PGF and 4 PGA. Orr finished first on the Hawks with a plus six rating. Despite limited action Orr dropped the gloves three times during the regular season. Due to injuries Orr was not available for the playoffs. Orr was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Lemelin (Col), Monahan (Van), Polonich (Det).

Bob Murray (5’10 – 183 lbs) (77gp – 10 – 11 – 21pts – 71pim) (-7)

Murray was in his 2nd NHL campaign. Murray finished fifth on the Hawks defense with a 1.67 ESA. Murray had 9 PGF and 19 PGA. Murray had one fight during the regular season. Murray played in both playoff games recording one assist. Murray was 22 years old during this season. Fight card: Holmgren (Pha).

Randy Holt (5’11 – 184 lbs) (12gp – 0 – 3 – 3pts – 14pim) (-4)

Holt was in his third NHL season of seeing limited action. Holt finished sixth on the Hawks defense with a 1.66 ESA. Holt was brought up to add toughness but did not register one fight during this season. Due to Orr and Magnuson being out with injuries Holt played in both playoff games recording zero points. Holt did lead the Hawks in the playoffs with seven penalty minutes. Holt was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Nystrom (NYI) playoffs.

Keith Magnuson (6’0 – 185 lbs) (37gp – 1 – 6 – 7pts – 86pim) (-11)

Magnuson was in his 8th NHL season. Magnuson finished seventh amongst Hawks defensemen with a 1.64 ESA. Magnuson had 0 PGF and 12 PGA. Magnuson recorded five regular season fights. Magnuson due to injuries did not appear in the playoffs. Magnuson was 29 years old during this season. Fight card: Watson (Det), Kelly (Pha), Thomson (Stl), Williams (Tor), Gillies (NYI).

Dave Logan (5’10 – 190 lbs) (34gp – 0 – 2 – 2pts – 61pim) (-22)

Logan was in his first NHL season of seeing somewhat significant ice time. Logan finished eighth on the Hawks defense with a 1.35 ESA. Logan had 0 PGF and 8 PGA. Logan was inserted into the Hawks lineup to add toughness which Logan did by recording five regular season fights. Logan did not appear in the playoffs. Logan was 22 years old during this season. Fight card: Holmgren (Pha), Dean (Col), Bennett (Atl), Williams (Tor), Monahan (Van).

Left Wing

Darcy Rota (5’11 – 180 lbs) (76gp – 24 – 22 – 46pts – 82pim) (-7)

Rota was in his 4th NHL season. Rota finished first amongst left wingers with a 1.64 ESA. Rota finished tied for first on the Hawks with his 24 goals. Rota dropped the gloves five times during the regular season. Rota played in both playoff games recording zero points. Rota was 23 years old during this season. Fight card: Doak (Bos) preseason, Polonich (Det), Polonich (Det), Shutt (Mtl), Lalonde (Van), Tremblay (Mtl).

Dennis Hull (5’11 – 198 lbs) (75gp – 16 – 17 – 33pts – 2pim) (-20)

Hull was in his 13th NHL season. Hull finished second among left wingers with a 1.54 ESA. Hull had 21 PGF and 14 PGA. Hull did not record one fight during this season. Hull played in both playoff games recording one goal. Hull was 32 years old during this season.

John Marks (6’2 – 200 lbs) (80gp – 7 – 16 – 23pts – 41pim) (-21)

Marks was in his 5th NHL campaign. Marks finished third amongst left wingers with a 1.43 ESA. Marks had 7 PGF and 16 PGA. Marks recorded one fight during this season. Marks played in both playoff games recording zero points. Marks was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Lonsberry (Pha).

Kirk Bowman (5’9 – 178 lbs) (55gp – 10 – 13 – 23pts – 6pim) (-7)

Bowman was in his 1st NHL season. Bowman finished fourth amongst left wingers with a 1.14 ESA. Bowman had 8 PGF and 10 PGA. Bowman did not record one fight during this season. Bowman could also be used at centre. Bowman played in both playoff games recording one goal. Bowman was 24 years old during this season.

Dan Hinton (6’1 – 175 lbs) (14gp – 0 – 0 – 0pts – 16pim) (-5)

Hinton was in his 1st and only NHL season. Hinton finished fifth among left wingers with a 0.92 ESA. Hinton when used added toughness up front as he recorded two regular season fights during this season. Hinton did not appear in the playoffs. Hinton was 23 years old during this season. Fight card: Shand (Atl), Smith (Cle).

Centre

Jim Harrison (5’11 – 185 lbs) (60gp – 18 – 23 – 41pts – 97pim) (-26)

Harrison was in his 5th NHL season but played in the WHA for several years. Harrison finished first amongst centre’s with a 1.73 ESA. Harrison had 20 PGF and 13 PGA. Harrison finished second on the Hawks with six regular season fights. Harrison played in both playoff games recording zero points. Harrison was 29 years old during this season. Fight card: Spruce (Van), Durbano (Col), Tremblay (Mtl), Nystrom (NYI), Smith (NYI), Carr (LA).

Ivan Boldirev (6’0 – 190 lbs) (80gp – 24 – 38 – 62pts – 40pim) (-15)

Boldirev was in his 7th NHL season. Boldirev finished second amongst centre’s with a 1.56 ESA. Boldirev had 17 PGF and 3 PGA. Boldirev finished first amongst Hawks in scoring. Boldirev recorded two regular season fights. Boldirev played in both playoff games recording one assist. Boldirev was 27 years old during this season. Fight card: Jensen (Min), McIlhargey (Pha).

Stan Mikita (5’9 – 170 lbs) (57gp – 19 – 29 – 48pts – 20pim) (-9)

Mikita was the Hawks captain and was in his 19th NHL season. Mikita finished third among centre’s with a 1.52 ESA. Mikita had 25 PGF and 14 PGA. Mikita could also be utilized on the right wing. Mikita did not register one fight during this season. Mikita played in both playoff games recording one assist. Mikita was 36 years old during this season.

Pit Martin (5’9 – 170 lbs) (75gp – 17 – 36 – 53pts – 22pim) (-4)

Martin was in his 15th NHL season. Martin finished fourth amongst centre’s with a 1.49 ESA. Martin had 24 PGF and 24 PGA. Martin did not record one fight during this season. Martin played in both playoff games but did not record any points. Martin was 33 years old during this season.

Duane Wylie (5’9 – 175 lbs) (8gp – 2 – 0 – 2pts – 0pim) (-4)

Wylie was in his 2nd NHL season seeing limited action both years. Wylie finished fifth among centre’s with a 0.75 ESA. Wylie had 1 PGF and 1 PGA. Wylie did not record any fights during this season. Wylie did not appear in the playoffs. Wylie was 26 years old during this season.

Right Wing

Cliff Koroll (6’0 – 190 lbs) (80gp – 15 – 26 – 41pts – 25pim) (-25)

Koroll was in his 8th NHL season. Koroll finished first among right wingers with a 1.66 ESA. Koroll had 28 PGF and 25 PGA. Koroll recorded one fight during the regular season. Koroll played in both playoff games recording zero points. Koroll was 30 years old during this season. Fight card: Simpson (Atl).

J.P. Bordeleau (6’0 – 160 lbs) (60gp – 15 – 14 – 29pts – 20pim) (-14)

Bordeleau was in his 7th NHL campaign. Bordeleau finished second among right wingers with a 1.50 ESA. Bordeleau had 8 PGF and 4 PGA. Bordeleau did not register one fight during this season. Bordeleau played in both playoff games recording zero points. Bordeleau was 27 years old during this season.

Grant Mulvey (6’3 – 200 lbs) (80gp – 10 – 14 – 24pts – 111pim) (-17)

Mulvey was in his 3rd NHL season. Mulvey finished third amongst right wingers with a 1.28 ESA. Mulvey had 9 PGF and 1 PGA. Mulvey led the Hawks with eight regular season fights. Mulvey played in both playoff games recording one goal. Mulvey was 20 years old during this season. Fight card: Hart (NYI), Milbury (Bos), Vadnais (NYR), Fortier (Van), Sedlbauer (Van), Gassoff (Stl), Plett (Atl), Labre (Wsh).

Alain Daigle (5’10 – 180 lbs) (73gp – 12 – 8 – 20pts – 11pim) (-1)

Daigle was in his 3rd NHL campaign. Daigle finished fourth among right wingers with a 0.89 ESA. Daigle had 6 PGF and 0 PGA. Daigle recorded two regular season fights. Daigle appeared in one playoff game registering zero points. Daigle was 22 years old during this season. Fight card: Maloney (Det), Campbell (Col).

Power Play
The Hawks power play was good as they finished 6th overall by scoring 59 goals out of 267 opportunities for a success rate of 22.10.

Power play goal leaders:
Redmond – 9
Koroll – 8
Harrison – 8
Martin – 6
Mikita – 6
Rota – 4
Boldirev - 4

PP1
Russell – Redmond
Mikita – Martin – Koroll

PP2
Orr – Tallon
Hull – Boldirev – Harrison

Others seeing significant ice time on the power play were Murray, Bowman, Rota, Bordeleau and Mulvey.

Penalty Kill
The Hawks penalty kill was poor as they finished 13th overall by allowing 62 goals on 282 chances for a success rate of 78.01.

Shorthanded goal leaders:
Mikita – 1
Martin – 1
Harrison – 1
Koroll - 1

PK1
Tallon – Russell
Koroll – Martin

PK2
Redmond – Murray
Marks – Mikita

Others seeing significant ice time on the penalty kill included Magnuson, Bowman, Hull and Harrison.

Fighters
Top Ten
1. Phil Russell (25/30) top twenty-five
2. Randy Holt (25/30) top twenty-five
3. Grant Mulvey (24.5/30)
4. Dave Logan (24/30)
5. Bobby Orr (23.5/30)
6. Keith Magnuson (22/30)
7. Dan Hinton (21.5/30)
8. Dale Tallon (21.5/30)
9. Darcy Rota (20/30)
10. John Marks (19.5/30)

Toughness: The Hawks carried over everyone from the year before in terms of fighters. The Hawks were led by Gran Mulvey in 75/76 with six regular season fights. The Hawks added Jim Harrison and the part time duties of Dave Logan to go along with Grant Mulvey, oft hurt Keith Magnuson, Darcy Rota, Bobby Orr, Phil Russell, Dale Tallon and Randy Holt who was once again limited to 12 games in 76/77.

Starting lineup based on most games played.
Defense
Russell – Redmond
Tallon – Murray
Magnuson

Forwards
Rota – Harrison – Koroll
Hull – Boldirev – Makita
Marks – Martin – Bordeleau
Daigle – Bowman – Mulvey

Two extras based on most games played.
Logan (D)
Orr (D)

[bigjack]

Orr on one leg and on a low scoring Chicago club and he still scored 23 points in 20 game!
Amazing!

[Lars24]

Good effort here once again Bridgman. Thanks

Anyone around here know anything about the Holt VS Nystrom fight, I never heard of them going when Holt was in Chicago. Checked for the helluva it (Source DYG) and for what it's worth showed the fight was in the Playoffs not preseason. So I figured if it was a playoff fight from them years someone might know something. A preseason fight well not televised most likely and could be lost in obscurity.

Anyone heard of that one ? Would be cool to know what happened.

[Bridgman20]

Lars your absolutely correct. That Holt fight should read postseason not preseason. Thanks for showing me that error.

[Bridgman20]

Cleveland Barons

• 25 – 42 – 13 – 63 points
• Finished 4th in the Adams Division and 15th overall in the NHL
• Finished tied for 10th with 240 goals for
• Finished 11th overall in fewest goals allowed with 292 goals against

Goaltending

Gilles Meloche (5’10 – 170 lbs) (51gp – 19 – 24 – 6 – 3.47gaa – 2so)

Meloche was in his 7th NHL season. Meloche finished 10th overall in wins and 18th overall in goals against average. Barons did not make the playoffs. Meloche was 26 years old during this season.

Gary Edwards (5’9 – 150 lbs) (27gp – 4 – 16 – 5 – 4.28gaa – 2so)

Edwards was in his 8th NHL season. Edwards was acquired from the Kings along with Widing for Moxey and Baron goalie Gary Simmons. Edwards played 17 games for the Barons recording 4 wins, 10 losses and 3 ties while recording a 4.08 goals against average along with two shutouts. Edwards was 29 years old during this season.

Defense

Jim Neilson (6’2 – 205 lbs) (47gp – 3 – 17 – 20pts – 42pim) (-5)

Neilson was the Barons captain and was in his 15th NHL season. Neilson led the Barons defense with a 2.70 ESA. Neilson had 3 PGF and 16 PGA. Neilson did not record one fight during this season. Neilson was 36 years old during this season.

Bob Stewart (6’1 – 205 lbs) (73gp – 1 – 12 – 13pts – 108pim) (-31)

Stewart was in his 6th NHL season. Stewart was second among defensemen with a 2.20 ESA. Stewart had 2 PGF and 23 PGA. Even though Stewart was known for his hard checks and he had 108 penalty minutes he did not record one fight during this season. Stewart was 26 years old during this season.

Mike Christie (6’0 – 190 lbs) (79gp – 6 – 27 – 33pts – 79pim) (+18)

Christie was in his 3rd NHL season. Christie was third amongst the defense with a 2.17 ESA. Christie had 3 PGF and 24 PGA. Christie had six regular season fights. Christie finished first on the Barons with a plus 18 rating. Christie was 27 years old during this season. Fight card: Roberto (Col), Plett (Atl), Bridgman (Pha), Jonathan (Bos), Mulhern (Atl), Barber (Pha).

Bjorn Johansson (6’0 – 195 lbs) (10gp – 1 – 1 – 2pts – 4pim) (-11)

Johansson was in his first NHL season. Johansson finished fourth among defensemen with a 2.10 ESA. Johansson had 0 PGF and 1 PGA. Johansson did not record one fight during this season. Johansson was 21 years old during this season.

Len Frig (5’11 – 190 lbs) (66gp – 2 – 7 – 9pts – 213pim) (-31)

Frig was in his 4th NHL campaign. Frig was fifth amongst the defense with a 1.86 ESA. Frig had 1 PGF and 20 PGA. Frig led the Barons with eight fights during the regular season. Frig finished 8th overall in the NHL with his 213 penalty minutes. Frig was 26 years old during this season. Fight card: Forbes (Bos), Kozak (LA), Williams (Tor), LeBlanc (Det), McNab (Bos), Risebrough (Mtl), Sittler (Tor), Gassoff (Van).

Greg Smith (6’0 – 190 lbs) (74gp – 9 – 17 – 26pts – 65pim) (-31)

Smith was in his first full NHL season. Smith finished sixth on the defense with a 1.58 ESA. Smith had 21 PGF and 12 PGA. Smith had six regular season fights. Smith was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Williams (Tor), Macleish (Pha), Schultz (LA), Bennett (Pha), Sharpley (Min), Hinton (Chi).

Glenn Patrick (6’2 – 195 lbs) (35gp – 2 – 3 – 5pts – 70pim) (-11)

Patrick was in his first NHL season of seeing regular ice time. Patrick finished seventh amongst the defense with a 1.57 ESA. Patrick had 0 PGF and 7 PGA. Patrick recorded six regular season fights. Patrick was released half way through the year and later signed with Edmonton of the WHA. Patrick was 26 years old during this season. Fight card: Quinn (Atl), Dean (Col), Kelly (Pha), Bridgman (Pha), Hickey (NYR), Lonsberry (Pha).

Brent Meeke (5’11 – 172 lbs) (49gp – 8 – 13 – 21pts – 4pim) (-15)

Meeke was in his 5th NHL season but first with regular ice time. Meeke finished eighth amongst the defense with a 1.44 ESA. Meeke had 19 PGF and 0 PGA. Meeke did not record one fight during this season. Meeke was 24 years old during this season.

Left Wing

Rick Hampton (6’0 – 170 lbs) (57gp – 16 – 24 – 40pts – 13pim) (-11)

Hampton was in his 3rd NHL season. Hampton finished first among left wingers with a 1.66 ESA. Hampton had 30 PGF and 1 PGA. Hampton who was a converted defenseman was used mainly at left wing but would quarterback the power play. Hampton recorded one regular season fight. Hampton was 20 years old during this season. Fight card: Stamler (LA) preseason, Forbes (Bos).

Mike Fidler (5’11 – 190 lbs) (46gp – 17 – 16 – 33pts – 17pim) (-5)

Fidler was in his first NHL season. Fidler finished second among left wingers with a 1.50 ESA. Fidler had 18 PGF and 0 PGA. Fidler dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Fidler was 20 years old during this season. Fight card: Harper (Det).

Bob Girard (6’0 – 180 lbs) (68gp – 11 – 10 – 21pts – 33pim) (-24)

Girard was in his 2nd NHL season. Girard finished third among left wingers with a 1.29 ESA. Girard had 5 PGF and 14 PGA. Girard recorded two fights during the regular season. Girard was 27 years old during this season. Fight card: Fotiu (NYR), Lane (Wsh).

Charlie Simmer (6’3 – 195 lbs) (24gp – 2 – 0 – 2pts – 16pim) (-11)

Simmer was in his 3rd NHL season. Simmer finished fourth among left wingers with a 0.79 ESA. Simmer had 4 PGF and 6 PGA. Simmer did not drop the gloves once during this season. Simmer was 22 years old during this season.

Centre

Dennis Maruk (5’8 – 165 lbs) (80gp – 28 – 50 – 78pts – 68pim) (+4)

Maruk was in his second NHL season. Maruk finished first among centre’s with a 1.87 ESA. Maruk had 27 PGF and 14 PGA. Maruk led the Barons in scoring. Maruk had three fights during the regular season. Maruk was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Barber (Pha), Sittler (Tor), Gilbertson (Pit).

Wayne Merrick (6’1 – 190 lbs) (80 – 18 – 38 – 56pts – 25pim) (-21)

Merrick was in his 5th NHL season. Merrick finished second amongst centre’s with a 1.51 ESA. Merrick had 26 PGF and 0 PGA. Merrick recorded one fight during the regular season. Merrick was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Pratt (Col).

Ralph Klassen (5’11 – 175 lbs) (80gp – 14 – 18 – 32pts – 23pim) (-25)

Klassen was in his 2nd NHL campaign. Klassen finished third among centre’s with a 1.31 ESA. Klassen had 10 PGF and 35 PGA. Klassen recorded one fight during the regular season. Klassen also saw action playing on the left wing. Klassen was 21 years old during this season. Fight card: Meehan (Wsh).

Whitey Widing (6’1 – 200 lbs) (76gp – 9 – 16 – 25pts – 18pim) (-23)

Widing was in his 8th NHL season. Widing was acquired from the Kings late in the year. Widing finished fourth among Baron centre’s with a 1.27 ESA and a two team total of 1.06 ESA. Widing had 3 PGF and 0 PGA with the Barons while adding one more PGF for a two team total. Widing did not register one fight during this season. Widing was 29 years old during this season.

Dave Gardner (6’0 – 183 lbs) (76gp – 16 – 22 – 38pts – 9pim) (-20)

Gardner was in his 5th NHL season. Gardner finished fifth among centre’s with a 0.97 ESA. Gardner had 39 PGF and 0 PGA. Gardner was used as a power play specialist. Gardner dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Gardner was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Lysiak (Atl).

Right Wing

Al MacAdam (6’2 – 189 lbs) (80gp – 22 – 41 – 63pts – 68pim) (-2)

MacAdam was in his 4th NHL season. MacAdam finished first among right wingers with a 1.77 ESA. MacAdam had 27 PGF and 13 PGA. MacAdam finished second on the Barons in scoring and was often used on the left wing to form the “3M” line with Maruk and Murdoch. MacAdam finished second on the Barons with seven regular season fights. MacAdam was the only Baron to play in the all star game. MacAdam was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: D.Potvin (NYI), Dean (Col), Milbury (Bos), Johnston (Col), Campbell (Col), Simpson (Atl), Manery (Atl).

Bob Murdoch (5’11 – 170 lbs) (57gp – 23 – 19 – 42pts – 30pim) (-5)

Murdoch was in his 2nd NHL season. Murdoch finished second among right wingers with a 1.73 ESA. Murdoch had 18 PGF and 0 PGA. Murdoch dropped the gloves twice during the regular season. Murdoch was 23 years old during this season. Fight card: O’Reilly (Bos), Doak (Bos).

Phil Roberto (6’1 – 190 lbs) (43gp – 4 – 9 – 13pts – 31pim) (-18)

Roberto was in his 8th NHL season. Roberto was signed by Cleveland half way through the year after Roberto was released from Colorado. Roberto finished third among Baron right wingers with a 1.57 ESA and a two team total of 1.39 ESA. Roberto had 0 PGF and 0 PGA with the Barons and a two team total of 0 PGF and 6 PGA. Roberto dropped the gloves once during the regular season. Roberto was 28 years old during this season. Fight card: Christie (Cle) while with Colorado.

Gary Sabourin (5’11 – 180 lbs) (33gp – 7 – 11 – 18pts – 4pim) (-6)

Sabourin was in his 10th NHL season. Sabourin finished fourth among right wingers with a 1.45 ESA. Sabourin had 6 PGF and 0 PGA. Sabourin did not record one fight during this season. Sabourin was 33 years old during this season.

Frank Spring (6’3 – 216 lbs) (26gp – 11 – 10 – 21pts – 6pim) (-8)

Spring was in his 5th NHL season. Spring was fifth amongst right wingers with a 1.38 ESA. Spring had 12 PGF and 0 PGA. Spring did not record one fight during this season. Spring was 27 years old during this season.

Jim Pappin (6’1 – 190 lbs) (24gp – 2 – 8 – 10pts – 8pim) (+5)

Pappin was in his 14th and final NHL season. Pappin was sixth among right wingers with a 0.95 ESA. Pappin had 5 PGF and 0 PGA. Pappin did not drop the gloves once during this season. Pappin was 37 years old during this season.

Fred Ahern (6’0 – 180 lbs) (25gp – 4 – 4 – 8pts – 20pim) (-12)

Ahern was in his 3rd NHL season. Ahern was seventh among right wingers with a 0.88 ESA. Ahern had 4 PGF and 0 PGA. Ahern had three regular season fights. Ahern was 24 years old during this season. Fight card: Williams (Tor), Shand (Atl), Dupont (Pha).

Ken Kuzyk (6’1 – 194 lbs) (13gp – 0 – 5 – 5pts – 2pim) (+1)

Kuzyk was in his 1st NHL season. Kuzyk was eighth amongst right wingers with a 0.69 ESA. Kuzyk had 4 PGF and 0 PGA. Kuzyk did not record a fight during this season. Kuzyk was 23 years old during this season.

Power Play
The Barons power play was fair as it finished 10th overall going 59 for 298 with a success rate of 19.80.

Power play goal leaders:
Fidler – 7
Murdoch – 6
MacAdam – 6
Spring – 5
Gardner – 5
Hampton - 5

PP1
Hampton – Gardner
Merrick – Maruk – MacAdam

PP2
Smith – Meeke
Fidler – Murdoch – Spring

Klassen also saw some significant ice time on the power play.

Penalty Kill
The Barons penalty kill was poor as they finished 12th overall allowing 52 goals on 237 opportunities for a success rate of 78.06.

Shorthanded goal leaders:
Girard – 1
Klassen - 1

PK1
Stewart – Christie
Girard – Klassen

PK2
Neilson – Frig
MacAdam – Maruk

Smith also saw significant ice time on the penalty kill.

Fighters
Top Ten
1. Al MacAdam (25.5/30) top twenty-five
2. Greg Smith (24.5/30)
3. Mike Christie (22.5/30)
4. Glenn Patrick (21.5/30)
5. Len Frig (21.5/30)
6. Phil Roberto (21/30)
7. Rick Hampton (21/30)
8. Bob Stewart (20/30)
9. Bob Girard (19.5/30)
10. Jim Neilson (19/30)

Toughness: The Barons lost the services of George Pesut from 75/76 as he joined the WHA for the 76/77 season. The Barons also did not use the services of Gary Holt who played in the minors in 76/77 where as in 75/76 he played in 48 games recording 4 fights. In 75/76 the Barons were led by Mike Christie with 12 regular season fights. In 76/77 the Barons were led by Len Frig with 8 regular season fights. In 76/77 the Barons added the likes of Greg Smith and Glenn Patrick who joined the WHA half way through the season to go along with Christie, MacAdam, Stewart and Ahern who was used in a part time role.

Starting lineup based on most games played.
Defense
Neilson – Stewart
Christie – Frig
Smith – Meeke

Forwards
MacAdam – Maruk – Murdoch
Hampton – Merrick – Roberto
Fidler – Klassen – Girard
Widing – Gardner

Two extras based on most games played.
Patrick (D)
Sabourin (RW)

[bradu]

oh man, this is great stuff! I am finding the top 10 for each team quite useful, as a lot of times it's hard to find any info at all except on the guys who fought a ton. Lots of guys from this era who fought a few times a season and it's usually hard to find more than a single fight review or so on them, so the top 10's by team give me a really good idea of where everyone fits in.

Quite disappointed when I reached the end of the thread and realized this project was never finished! I was using it to compare to my hockey fight simulator ratings to ensure that each fighter is rated as accurately as possible.

I am going to check and see if you did this for any other seasons, though...

[mikebflorida]

What a cool project!

It would be great if every team was here but just from the ones done, I got a plethora of information! Thank you!

[bradu]

hey mikeb I did a forum search for Bridgman's posts and found that he actually did complete the project, or a very similar one. Might look it up if you enjoyed this...it seemed like maybe that was an earlier version and this one is even more detailed, but in the other thread he got through all the teams.