1980-81 Edmonton Oilers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 29-35-16 - 74 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 5-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Montreal Canadiens 3-0
Quarter-Finals - Lost to New York Islanders 4-2
Coach: Bryan Watson (4-9-5)
Coach: Glen Sather (25-26-11)
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1980-81 Edmonton Oilers StatisticsTeam Record: 29-35-16 - 74 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 5-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Montreal Canadiens 3-0
Quarter-Finals - Lost to New York Islanders 4-2
Coach: Bryan Watson (4-9-5)
Coach: Glen Sather (25-26-11)
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1980-81 Edmonton Oilers Results
The Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 29 wins and 35 losses and 16 ties for 74 points, finishing fourth in the NHL's Smythe Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 5-4.
The Oilers netted 328 goals and conceded 327. Wayne Gretzky scored 55 goals for Edmonton, while Jari Kurri and Glenn Anderson tallied 30 or more as well. Wayne Gretzky contributed 109 assists. Eddie Mio topped the squad with 16 wins and a team-best 3.89 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Bryan Watson and Glen Sather coached the team. The 1980-81 Edmonton Oilers lost in the NHL quarter-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Anderson | R | October 2, 1960 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Don Ashby | C | March 8, 1955 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Kamloops, BC Canada |
| Tom Bladon | D | December 29, 1952 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Curt Brackenbury | R | January 31, 1952 | 5'10" | 200 | R | Kapuskasing, ON Canada |
| Brett Callighen | L | May 15, 1953 | 5'11" | 182 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Paul Coffey | D | June 1, 1961 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Weston, ON Canada |
| Peter Driscoll | L | October 27, 1954 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Powassan, ON Canada |
| Gary Edwards | G | October 5, 1947 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Lee Fogolin | D | February 7, 1955 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Wayne Gretzky | C | January 26, 1961 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Matti Hagman | C | September 21, 1955 | 6'0" | 183 | L | Helsinki, Finland |
| Doug Hicks | D | May 28, 1955 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Cold Lake, AB Canada |
| Charlie Huddy | D | June 2, 1959 | 6'0" | 210 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| John Hughes | D | March 18, 1954 | 5'11" | 200 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Pat Hughes | R | March 25, 1955 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Dave Hunter | L | January 1, 1958 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Petrolia, ON Canada |
| Jari Kurri | R | May 18, 1960 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Helsinki, Finland |
| Garry Lariviere | D | December 6, 1954 | 6'0" | 190 | R | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Pete LoPresti | G | May 23, 1954 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Virginia, MN USA |
| Ron Low | G | June 21, 1950 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Birtle, MB Canada |
| Kevin Lowe | D | April 15, 1959 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Lachute, QC Canada |
| Dave Lumley | R | September 1, 1954 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Blair MacDonald | R | November 17, 1953 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Cornwall, ON Canada |
| Mark Messier | C | January 18, 1961 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Eddie Mio | G | January 31, 1954 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Andy Moog | G | February 18, 1960 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Penticton, BC Canada |
| Don Murdoch | R | October 25, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Cranbrook, BC Canada |
| Pat Price | D | March 24, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Nelson, BC Canada |
| Tom Roulston | R | November 20, 1957 | 6'1" | 184 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Dave Semenko | L | July 12, 1957 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Risto Siltanen | D | October 31, 1958 | 5'8" | 180 | L | Tampere, Finland |
| Roy Sommer | C | April 5, 1957 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Oakland, CA USA |
| Garry Unger | C | December 7, 1947 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Stan Weir | C | March 17, 1952 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Ponoka, AB Canada |
