1976-77 Minnesota North Stars Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 23-39-18 - 64 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Buffalo Sabres 2-0
Coach: Ted Harris (23-39-18)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
1976-77 Minnesota North Stars StatisticsTeam Record: 23-39-18 - 64 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Buffalo Sabres 2-0
Coach: Ted Harris (23-39-18)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
1976-77 Minnesota North Stars Results
The Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League ended the 1976-77 season with a record of 23 wins and 39 losses and 18 ties for 64 points, finishing second in the NHL's Smythe Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The North Stars scored 240 goals and allowed 310, most in the circuit. Ernie Hicke netted 30 goals for Minnesota, and Tim Young recorded 66 assists. Pete LoPresti topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 3.61 goals against average, best among goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Ted Harris coached the team. The 1976-77 Minnesota North Stars lost in the NHL preliminary round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ahrens | D | July 31, 1952 | 6'0" | 185 | R | San Bernardino, CA USA |
| Fred Barrett | D | January 26, 1950 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Nick Beverley | D | April 21, 1947 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dwight Bialowas | D | September 8, 1952 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Blake Dunlop | C | April 4, 1953 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Jerry Engele | D | November 26, 1950 | 6'0" | 197 | L | Carmel, SK Canada |
| Roland Eriksson | C | March 1, 1954 | 6'3" | 190 | L | Storatuna, Sweden |
| Bill Fairbairn | R | January 7, 1947 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Bill Goldsworthy | R | August 24, 1944 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Paul Harrison | G | February 11, 1955 | 6'1" | 196 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Ernie Hicke | L | November 7, 1947 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Doug Hicks | D | May 28, 1955 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Cold Lake, AB Canada |
| Bill Hogaboam | C | September 5, 1949 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Swift Current, SK Canada |
| Pierre Jarry | L | March 30, 1949 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Steve Jensen | L | April 14, 1955 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Pete LoPresti | G | May 23, 1954 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Virginia, MN USA |
| Lou Nanne | D | June 2, 1941 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Rich Nantais | L | October 27, 1954 | 5'11" | 188 | L | Repentigny, QC Canada |
| Dennis O'Brien | D | June 10, 1949 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Port Hope, ON Canada |
| Alex Pirus | R | January 12, 1955 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Tom Reid | D | June 24, 1946 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Fort Erie, ON Canada |
| Jim Roberts | L | June 8, 1956 | 6'1" | 198 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Glen Sharpley | C | September 6, 1956 | 6'0" | 190 | R | York, ON Canada |
| Gary Smith | G | February 4, 1944 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Dean Talafous | R | August 25, 1953 | 6'4" | 180 | R | Duluth, MN USA |
| Tim Young | C | February 22, 1955 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Tom Younghans | R | January 22, 1953 | 5'11" | 175 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
