1979-80 Philadelphia Flyers Roster
Team Record: 48-12-20 - 116 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 13-6
Lost Stanley Cup finals
Preliminary - Defeated Edmonton Oilers 3-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated New York Rangers 4-1
Semi-Finals - Defeated Minnesota North Stars 4-1
Stanley Cup Finals - Lost to New York Islanders 4-2
Coach: Pat Quinn (48-12-20)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1979-80 Philadelphia Flyers Results
The Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League ended the 1979-80 season with a record of 48 wins and 12 losses and 20 ties for 116 points, finishing first in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 13-6.
The Flyers netted 327 goals and surrendered 254. Reggie Leach scored 50 goals for Philadelphia, while Paul Holmgren, Brian Propp, Rick MacLeish and Bill Barber each tallied 30 or more also. Bobby Clarke and Ken Linseman each recorded 57 assists. Pete Peeters earned 29 wins in front of the net for the squad, and Phil Myre added 15 or more victories as well. Pete Peeters recorded a 2.73 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Pat Quinn coached the team. The 1979-80 Philadelphia Flyers lost in the Stanley Cup finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Barber | L | July 11, 1952 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Callander, ON Canada |
| Norm Barnes | D | August 24, 1953 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Frank Bathe | D | September 27, 1954 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Mel Bridgman | C | April 28, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Trenton, ON Canada |
| Mike Busniuk | F | December 13, 1951 | 6'3" | 200 | R | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Bobby Clarke | C | August 13, 1949 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Bob Dailey | D | May 3, 1953 | 6'5" | 220 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Andre Dupont | D | July 27, 1949 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
| Dave Gardner | C | August 23, 1952 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Don Gillen | R | December 24, 1960 | 6'3" | 210 | R | Dodsland, SK Canada |
| Tom Gorence | R | March 11, 1957 | 6'0" | 190 | R | St.Paul, MN USA |
| Al Hill | L | April 22, 1955 | 6'1" | 175 | L | Nanaimo, BC Canada |
| Paul Holmgren | R | December 2, 1955 | 6'3" | 210 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Bob Kelly | L | November 25, 1950 | 5'10" | 200 | L | Oakville, ON Canada |
| Reggie Leach | R | April 23, 1950 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Riverton, MB Canada |
| Ken Linseman | C | August 11, 1958 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Rick MacLeish | L | January 3, 1950 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Cannington, ON Canada |
| Jack McIlhargey | D | March 7, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Gary Morrison | R | November 8, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Farmington, MI USA |
| Phil Myre | G | November 1, 1948 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Ste. Anne de Bellevu, QC Canada |
| John Paddock | R | June 9, 1954 | 6'3" | 190 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Dennis Patterson | D | January 9, 1950 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Pete Peeters | G | August 17, 1957 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Brian Propp | L | February 15, 1959 | 5'10" | 195 | L | Lanigan, SK Canada |
| Rick St. Croix | G | January 3, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Dennis Ververgaert | R | March 30, 1953 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Jimmy Watson | D | August 19, 1952 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Smithers, BC Canada |
| Blake Wesley | D | July 10, 1959 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Red Deer, AB Canada |
| Behn Wilson | D | December 19, 1958 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
