1979–80 Atlanta Flames season
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The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames
season was the eighth
and final season
in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames
.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.
‡Traded mid-season.
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the...
season was the eighth
Atlanta Flames seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all eight seasons that the Atlanta Flames have completed in the NHL before their relocation to Calgary, Alberta in 1980. Atlanta would be left without...
and final season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
.
Offseason
- Al MacNeilAl MacNeilAllister Wences MacNeil is a former National Hockey League player and coach. He was the first person from the Maritime region of Canada to be a head coach in the NHL....
left his position as head coach of the Canadiens farm club, the Nova Scotia VoyageursNova Scotia VoyageursThe Nova Scotia Voyageurs were a professional ice hockey team, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They played in the American Hockey League, from 1971 to 1984. The Voyageurs played their first two seasons , as the Montreal Voyageurs....
, to become head coach of the Atlanta Flames. - Boom Boom Geoffrion left his position as a broadcaster with the Flames to become the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 10, 1979 | 5–3 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 11, 1979 | 1–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | W | October 13, 1979 | 9–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | L | October 16, 1979 | 1–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | L | October 18, 1979 | 2–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
2–3–0 |
| 6 | T | October 20, 1979 | 2–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | L | October 23, 1979 | 3–5 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
2–4–1 |
| 8 | W | October 26, 1979 | 7–3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
3–4–1 |
| 9 | W | October 27, 1979 | 3–0 | @ St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
4–4–1 |
| 10 | W | October 30, 1979 | 3–1 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
5–4–1 |
| 11 | T | November 2, 1979 | 4–4 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
5–4–2 |
| 12 | T | November 3, 1979 | 3–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
5–4–3 |
| 13 | W | November 6, 1979 | 8–0 | Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
6–4–3 |
| 14 | W | November 9, 1979 | 5–2 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
7–4–3 |
| 15 | L | November 11, 1979 | 3–6 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
7–5–3 |
| 16 | L | November 13, 1979 | 3–5 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
7–6–3 |
| 17 | L | November 15, 1979 | 1–5 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
7–7–3 |
| 18 | W | November 16, 1979 | 4–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
8–7–3 |
| 19 | W | November 18, 1979 | 4–2 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
9–7–3 |
| 20 | W | November 21, 1979 | 4–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
10–7–3 |
| 21 | W | November 23, 1979 | 4–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
11–7–3 |
| 22 | L | November 25, 1979 | 2–4 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
11–8–3 |
| 23 | L | November 27, 1979 | 3–5 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
11–9–3 |
| 24 | L | December 4, 1979 | 2–6 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
11–10–3 |
| 25 | L | December 5, 1979 | 1–6 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
11–11–3 |
| 26 | L | December 7, 1979 | 1–4 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
11–12–3 |
| 27 | W | December 9, 1979 | 5–4 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
12–12–3 |
| 28 | T | December 12, 1979 | 5–5 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
12–12–4 |
| 29 | W | December 14, 1979 | 3–2 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
13–12–4 |
| 30 | L | December 15, 1979 | 1–8 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
13–13–4 |
| 31 | L | December 21, 1979 | 1–5 | St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
13–14–4 |
| 32 | W | December 22, 1979 | 7–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
14–14–4 |
| 33 | L | December 26, 1979 | 3–5 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
14–15–4 |
| 34 | L | December 28, 1979 | 2–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
14–16–4 |
| 35 | L | December 29, 1979 | 2–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
14–17–4 |
| 36 | L | January 4, 1980 | 3–6 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
14–18–4 |
| 37 | T | January 6, 1980 | 5–5 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
14–18–5 |
| 38 | W | January 8, 1980 | 2–0 | Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
15–18–5 |
| 39 | W | January 11, 1980 | 4–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
16–18–5 |
| 40 | L | January 12, 1980 | 3–5 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
16–19–5 |
| 41 | L | January 14, 1980 | 2–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
16–20–5 |
| 42 | W | January 16, 1980 | 5–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
17–20–5 |
| 43 | W | January 17, 1980 | 4–1 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
18–20–5 |
| 44 | W | January 19, 1980 | 4–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
19–20–5 |
| 45 | T | January 21, 1980 | 3–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
19–20–6 |
| 46 | L | January 22, 1980 | 2–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
19–21–6 |
| 47 | T | January 25, 1980 | 4–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–21–7 |
| 48 | W | January 26, 1980 | 4–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
20–21–7 |
| 49 | L | January 28, 1980 | 1–6 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
20–22–7 |
| 50 | W | January 30, 1980 | 4–1 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
21–22–7 |
| 51 | W | February 1, 1980 | 4–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
22–22–7 |
| 52 | W | February 2, 1980 | 5–3 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
23–22–7 |
| 53 | W | February 8, 1980 | 4–2 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
24–22–7 |
| 54 | W | February 10, 1980 | 6–1 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
25–22–7 |
| 55 | T | February 13, 1980 | 2–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
25–22–8 |
| 56 | T | February 16, 1980 | 2–2 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
25–22–9 |
| 57 | L | February 17, 1980 | 2–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
25–23–9 |
| 58 | T | February 19, 1980 | 4–4 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
25–23–10 |
| 59 | W | February 21, 1980 | 3–0 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
26–23–10 |
| 60 | L | February 23, 1980 | 5–6 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
26–24–10 |
| 61 | T | February 26, 1980 | 3–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
26–24–11 |
| 62 | W | March 1, 1980 | 4–1 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
27–24–11 |
| 63 | W | March 5, 1980 | 3–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
28–24–11 |
| 64 | W | March 7, 1980 | 9–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
29–24–11 |
| 65 | W | March 9, 1980 | 5–2 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
30–24–11 |
| 66 | L | March 10, 1980 | 2–5 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
30–25–11 |
| 67 | T | March 13, 1980 | 2–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
30–25–12 |
| 68 | W | March 15, 1980 | 4–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
31–25–12 |
| 69 | W | March 17, 1980 | 5–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
32–25–12 |
| 70 | L | March 18, 1980 | 3–6 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
32–26–12 |
| 71 | W | March 20, 1980 | 8–4 | St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
33–26–12 |
| 72 | L | March 22, 1980 | 2–5 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
33–27–12 |
| 73 | L | March 23, 1980 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
33–28–12 |
| 74 | L | March 25, 1980 | 4–5 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
33–29–12 |
| 75 | W | March 28, 1980 | 4–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
34–29–12 |
| 76 | L | March 30, 1980 | 2–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
34–30–12 |
| 77 | L | April 1, 1980 | 2–5 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
34–31–12 |
| 78 | W | April 2, 1980 | 7–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
35–31–12 |
| 79 | L | April 4, 1980 | 3–7 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
35–32–12 |
| 80 | T | April 5, 1980 | 4–4 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
35–32–13 |
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||
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| Player | # | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Kent Nilsson Kent Nilsson Kent Åke "Kenta" Nilsson is a retired professional ice hockey centre.During his NHL career he was called "Mr. Magic" and "The Magic Man"... |
14 | 80 | 40 | 53 | 98 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Guy Chouinard Guy Chouinard Guy Camil "Gramps" Chouinard is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the 1970s and 80's for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues... |
16 | 76 | 31 | 46 | 77 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Bob MacMillan Bob MacMillan Robert Lea MacMillan is a former professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for 11 seasons from 1974–75 until 1984–85.MacMillan was drafted 15th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft.... |
11 | 77 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||
| Ken Houston Ken Houston Kenneth Ray Houston is a former American football defensive back in the American Football League and National Football League... |
6 | 80 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 100 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Eric Vail Eric Vail Eric "Freight Train" Vail is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played nine seasons in the National Hockey League, mostly with the Atlanta Flames/Calgary Flames organization, and then later in his last season he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings.Vail was drafted 21st overall... |
27 | 77 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Paul Reinhart Paul Reinhart Paul Gerard Reinhart is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL.Reinhart was drafted 12th overall by the Atlanta Flames in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft... |
23 | 79 | 9 | 38 | 47 | 31 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Jean Pronovost Jean Pronovost Jean Joseph Denis Pronovost is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Flames and Washington Capitals... |
9 | 80 | 24 | 19 | 43 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Ivan Boldirev Ivan Boldirev Ivan Boldirev is a retired Serbian-Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the NHL from 1970 through 1985... ‡ |
12 | 52 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Phil Russell | 3 | 80 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 115 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Garry Unger Garry Unger Garry Douglas "Iron Man" Unger is a former professional ice hockey centre who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1967 until 1983.- Playing career :... |
17/7 | 79 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Willi Plett Willi Plett Willi Plett is a retired professional ice hockey right winger.Plett was born in Asunción, Paraguay to Russian-German émigré parents; the family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada when Willi was a boy. He didn't start playing organized hockey until age 12 although once he caught on, he fell in... |
25 | 76 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 231 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | ||
| Don Lever Don Lever Donald Richard "Cleaver" Lever is the head coach of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League and a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1972–73 until 1986–87.-Playing career:Lever was drafted 3rd overall by the... † |
12 | 28 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Pekka Rautakallio Pekka Rautakallio Pekka Rautakallio is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played three seasons in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames and Calgary Flames.-Early years:... |
4 | 79 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Bill Clement | 10 | 64 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Bob Murdoch | 20 | 80 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Darcy Rota Darcy Rota Darcy Irwin Rota is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent eleven seasons in the National Hockey League... ‡ |
18 | 44 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 49 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Paul Henderson Paul Henderson Paul Henderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. A left winger, Henderson played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Flames... |
15/19 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Brad Marsh Brad Marsh Charles Bradley Marsh is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators.-Playing career:Originally selected by the... |
5 | 80 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 119 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Dave Shand David Shand David Alistair Shand is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Drafted in 1976 by both the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League and the Calgary Cowboys of the World Hockey Association, Shand also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals.Shand was selected in the first... |
8 | 74 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 104 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Curt Bennett Curt Bennett Curt Alexander Bennett is a former American ice hockey forward, who played in the National Hockey League as well as for the United States national ice hockey team in the 1970s.... |
2 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bobby Lalonde Bobby Lalonde Robert Patrick Lalonde is a retired professional ice hockey player drafted 17th overall in the second round of the 1971 NHL entry draft. He played 641 games in the National Hockey League from 1971 to 1982. During his career he accumulated 124 goals, 210 assists for a total of 334 points... ‡ |
7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Dan Bouchard Dan Bouchard Daniel Hector "Bouch" Bouchard is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League with the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets.-Career:... |
30 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Bobby Gould | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Earl Ingarfield Earl Ingarfield, Jr. Earl Thompson Ingarfield, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey player who played 41 National Hockey League games for the Atlanta/Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings between 1979 and 1981... |
21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Gord Wappel Gord Wappel Gordon Alexander Wappel is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played 22 National Hockey League games for the Atlanta/Calgary Flames from 1979 until 1982. He scored one goal and one assist in his NHL career. Wappel was a 5th round selection of the Flames in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft... |
24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Reggie Lemelin Rejean Lemelin Réjean M. "Reggie" Lemelin is a former National Hockey League goaltender. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the seventh round, 125th overall, in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft... |
1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Rick Adduono Rick Adduono Rick Norman Adduono is a retired professional ice hockey player in the World Hockey Association and National Hockey League as well as a coach in various minor leagues.-Playing career:... |
17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Dave Gorman Dave Gorman (ice hockey) David Peter Gorman is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 260 games in the World Hockey Association and 3 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Birmingham Bulls, Atlanta Flames, and Phoenix Roadrunners.- References :... |
15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Serge Beaudoin Serge Beaudoin Serge Beaudoin is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 332 games in the World Hockey Association and 3 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Phoenix Roadrunners, Cincinnati Stingers, Birmingham Bulls, Vancouver Blazers, and Atlanta Flames.- References :... |
24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Jim Craig | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Brad Smith Brad Smith (ice hockey) Bradley Allan Smith is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 242 regular-season and playoff games over nine National Hockey League seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, and Toronto Maple Leafs... |
24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Pat Riggin Pat Riggin Patrick Michael Riggin is a retired former National Hockey League goaltender who played for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the Birmingham Bulls of the World Hockey Association... |
31 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.
‡Traded mid-season.
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||
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| Player | # | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | ||
| Dan Bouchard Dan Bouchard Daniel Hector "Bouch" Bouchard is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League with the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets.-Career:... |
30 | 53 | 3076 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 163 | 2 | 3.18 | 4 | 240 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3.49 | ||
| Pat Riggin Pat Riggin Patrick Michael Riggin is a retired former National Hockey League goaltender who played for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the Birmingham Bulls of the World Hockey Association... |
31 | 25 | 1368 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 3.20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | ||
| Jim Craig | 1 | 4 | 206 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3.79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | ||
| Reggie Lemelin Rejean Lemelin Réjean M. "Reggie" Lemelin is a former National Hockey League goaltender. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the seventh round, 125th overall, in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft... |
1 | 3 | 150 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6.00 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | ||
Trades
| May 24, 1979 | To Atlanta Flames Curt Bennett Curt Bennett Curt Alexander Bennett is a former American ice hockey forward, who played in the National Hockey League as well as for the United States national ice hockey team in the 1970s.... |
To St. Louis Blues Bobby Simpson Bobby Simpson (ice hockey) Robert Samuel Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 175 games in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues. He currently resides in Acworth, Georgia.-External links:... |
| October 10, 1979 | To Atlanta Flames Garry Unger Garry Unger Garry Douglas "Iron Man" Unger is a former professional ice hockey centre who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1967 until 1983.- Playing career :... |
To St. Louis Blues Ed Kea Ed Kea Adriaan Jozef Kea was a former Dutch-Canadian ice hockey defenceman.... Red Laurence 2nd round pick in 1981 1981 NHL Entry Draft The 1981 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 211 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1980–81 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players... (Hakan Nordin) |
| October 23, 1979 | To Atlanta Flames Future considerations |
To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Bobby Lalonde Bobby Lalonde Robert Patrick Lalonde is a retired professional ice hockey player drafted 17th overall in the second round of the 1971 NHL entry draft. He played 641 games in the National Hockey League from 1971 to 1982. During his career he accumulated 124 goals, 210 assists for a total of 334 points... |
| February 8, 1980 | To Atlanta Flames Don Lever Don Lever Donald Richard "Cleaver" Lever is the head coach of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League and a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1972–73 until 1986–87.-Playing career:Lever was drafted 3rd overall by the... Brad Smith Brad Smith (ice hockey) Bradley Allan Smith is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 242 regular-season and playoff games over nine National Hockey League seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, and Toronto Maple Leafs... |
To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Ivan Boldirev Ivan Boldirev Ivan Boldirev is a retired Serbian-Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the NHL from 1970 through 1985... Darcy Rota Darcy Rota Darcy Irwin Rota is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent eleven seasons in the National Hockey League... |
Free agents
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Expansion draft
| Player | Selected by |
| LW John Gould | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
| D Rick Hodgson Rick Hodgson Richard S. Hodgson is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He played 6 games for the Hartford Whalers.-External links:... |
Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... |
| C Gene Carr Gene Carr (ice hockey) Eugene William Carr is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 465 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the St... |
Winnipeg Jets |
Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
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| 1 | 12. | Paul Reinhart Paul Reinhart Paul Gerard Reinhart is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL.Reinhart was drafted 12th overall by the Atlanta Flames in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft... (D) |
Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (OHA Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 2 | 23. | Mike Perovich (D) | Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 33. | Pat Riggin Pat Riggin Patrick Michael Riggin is a retired former National Hockey League goaltender who played for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the Birmingham Bulls of the World Hockey Association... (G) |
London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... (OHA Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 54. | Tim Hunter (RW) | Seattle Breakers (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 4 | 75. | Jim Peplinski Jim Peplinski James Desmond Peplinski is a retired Canadian National Hockey League player.He played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboroughs of the OHL and was drafted in 1978 NHL Amateur Draft by the Atlanta Flames. Peplinski was one of five active NHL players who played on Canada's 1988 Olympic ice hockey... (RW) |
Toronto Marlboros Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989... (OHA Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 5 | 96. | Brad Kempthorne (F) | Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 6 | 117. | Glenn Johnson (C) | University of Denver University of Denver The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings.... (NCAA) |