1979-80 Hartford Whalers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 27-34-19 - 73 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 0-3
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 3-0
Coach: Don Blackburn (27-34-19)
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
1979-80 Hartford Whalers StatisticsTeam Record: 27-34-19 - 73 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 0-3
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 3-0
Coach: Don Blackburn (27-34-19)
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
1979-80 Hartford Whalers Results
The Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League ended the 1979-80 season with a record of 27 wins and 34 losses and 19 ties for 73 points, finishing fourth in the NHL's Norris Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-3.
The Whalers scored 303 goals and allowed 312. Blaine Stoughton netted 56 goals for Hartford, while Mike Rogers and Jordy Douglas tallied 30 or more as well. Mike Rogers contributed 61 assists. John Garrett topped the squad with 16 wins, and Al Smith earned a 3.66 goals against average, pacing goalies with significant playing time.
Don Blackburn coached the team. The 1979-80 Hartford Whalers lost in the NHL preliminary round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Alley | L | December 29, 1953 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Anoka, MN USA |
| Ray Allison | R | March 4, 1959 | 5'10" | 195 | R | Cranbrook, BC Canada |
| Mike Antonovich | C | October 18, 1951 | 5'8" | 155 | L | Calumet, MN USA |
| Bill Bennett | L | May 31, 1953 | 6'5" | 235 | L | Warwick, RI USA |
| Pat Boutette | R | March 1, 1952 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Jeff Brubaker | L | February 24, 1958 | 6'2" | 207 | L | Hagerstown, MD USA |
| Greg Carroll | C | November 10, 1956 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Dave Debol | C | March 27, 1956 | 5'11" | 175 | R | St. Clair Shores, MI USA |
| Jordy Douglas | L | January 20, 1958 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Nick Fotiu | L | May 25, 1952 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Staten Island, NY USA |
| John Garrett | G | June 17, 1951 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Trenton, ON Canada |
| Larry Giroux | D | August 28, 1951 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Weyburn, SK Canada |
| Al Hangsleben | D | February 22, 1953 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Warroad, MN USA |
| Brian Hill | R | January 12, 1957 | 6'0" | 175 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Rick Hodgson | D | May 23, 1956 | 6'0" | 175 | R | Medicine Hat, AB Canada |
| Gordie Howe | R | March 31, 1928 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Floral, SK Canada |
| Mark Howe | D | May 28, 1955 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Marty Howe | D | February 18, 1954 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Bobby Hull | L | January 3, 1939 | 5'10" | 195 | L | Point Anne, ON Canada |
| Bernie Johnston | C | September 15, 1956 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dave Keon | C | March 22, 1940 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Andre Lacroix | C | June 5, 1945 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Lauzon, QC Canada |
| Rick Ley | D | November 2, 1948 | 5'9" | 190 | L | Orillia, ON Canada |
| Charlie Luksa | D | February 19, 1954 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ray Neufeld | R | April 15, 1959 | 6'3" | 210 | R | St. Boniface, MB Canada |
| Ron Plumb | D | July 17, 1950 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Mark Renaud | D | February 21, 1959 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gordie Roberts | D | October 2, 1957 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Mike Rogers | C | October 24, 1954 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Tom Rowe | R | May 23, 1956 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Lynn, MA USA |
| Jean Savard | C | April 26, 1957 | 5'11" | 172 | R | Verdun, QC Canada |
| Maynard Schurman | L | July 16, 1957 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Summerside, PE Canada |
| Tim Sheehy | R | September 3, 1948 | 6'1" | 185 | R | International Falls, MN USA |
| Al Sims | D | April 18, 1953 | 6'0" | 182 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Al Smith | G | November 10, 1945 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Stu Smith | D | March 17, 1960 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bob Stephenson | R | February 1, 1954 | 6'1" | 187 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Blaine Stoughton | R | March 13, 1953 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Gilbert Plains, MB Canada |
| Jim Warner | R | March 26, 1954 | 5'11" | 180 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
