1980-81 Calgary Flames Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 39-27-14 - 92 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 9-7
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Chicago Black Hawks 3-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Philadelphia Flyers 4-3
Semi-Finals - Lost to Minnesota North Stars 4-2
Coach: Al MacNeil (39-27-14)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1980-81 Calgary Flames StatisticsTeam Record: 39-27-14 - 92 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 9-7
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Chicago Black Hawks 3-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Philadelphia Flyers 4-3
Semi-Finals - Lost to Minnesota North Stars 4-2
Coach: Al MacNeil (39-27-14)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1980-81 Calgary Flames Results
The Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 39 wins and 27 losses and 14 ties for 92 points, finishing third in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 9-7.
The Flames potted 329 goals and conceded 298. Kent Nilsson scored 49 goals for Calgary, while Willi Plett and Guy Chouinard tallied 30 or more as well. Kent Nilsson contributed 82 assists. Pat Riggin topped the squad with 21 wins, and Reggie Lemelin registered a 3.24 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Al MacNeil coached the team. The 1980-81 Calgary Flames lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Bouchard | G | December 12, 1950 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Val d'Or, QC Canada |
| Guy Chouinard | C | October 20, 1956 | 5'11" | 182 | R | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Bill Clement | C | December 20, 1950 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Buckingham, QC Canada |
| Tony Curtale | D | January 29, 1962 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Denis Cyr | R | February 4, 1961 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Verdun, QC Canada |
| Mike Dwyer | L | September 16, 1957 | 5'11" | 172 | L | Brampton, ON Canada |
| Bobby Gould | R | September 2, 1957 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Petrolia, ON Canada |
| Dave Hindmarch | R | October 15, 1958 | 5'11" | 182 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Jamie Hislop | R | January 20, 1954 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Randy Holt | D | January 15, 1953 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Pembroke, ON Canada |
| Ken Houston | R | September 15, 1953 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Dresden, ON Canada |
| Earl Ingarfield | C | January 30, 1959 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Manhasset, NY USA |
| Steve Konroyd | D | February 10, 1961 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Dan Labraaten | L | June 9, 1951 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Leksand, Sweden |
| Kevin LaVallee | L | September 16, 1961 | 5'8" | 180 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Reggie Lemelin | G | November 19, 1954 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Don Lever | L | November 14, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | South Porcupine, ON Canada |
| Bob MacMillan | C | December 3, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Brad Marsh | D | March 31, 1958 | 6'3" | 220 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Alex McKendry | L | November 21, 1956 | 6'4" | 200 | L | Midland, ON Canada |
| Greg Meredith | R | February 23, 1958 | 6'1" | 210 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bob Murdoch | D | November 20, 1946 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Kent Nilsson | C | August 31, 1956 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Nynashamn, Sweden |
| Jim Peplinski | F | October 24, 1960 | 6'3" | 210 | R | Renfrew, ON Canada |
| Willi Plett | R | June 7, 1955 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Pekka Rautakallio | D | July 25, 1953 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Pori, Finland |
| Paul Reinhart | D | January 6, 1960 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Pat Riggin | G | May 26, 1959 | 5'9" | 170 | R | Kincardine, ON Canada |
| Phil Russell | D | July 21, 1952 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Brad Smith | R | April 13, 1958 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Eric Vail | L | September 16, 1953 | 6'1" | 220 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Gord Wappel | D | July 26, 1958 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Bert Wilson | L | October 17, 1949 | 6'0" | 178 | L | Orangeville, ON Canada |
