1978-79 Philadelphia Flyers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 40-25-15 - 95 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 3-5
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Vancouver Canucks 2-1
Quarter-Finals - Lost to New York Rangers 4-1
Coach: Bob McCammon (22-17-11)
Coach: Pat Quinn (18-8-4)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1978-79 Philadelphia Flyers StatisticsTeam Record: 40-25-15 - 95 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 3-5
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Vancouver Canucks 2-1
Quarter-Finals - Lost to New York Rangers 4-1
Coach: Bob McCammon (22-17-11)
Coach: Pat Quinn (18-8-4)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1978-79 Philadelphia Flyers Results
The Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 40 wins and 25 losses and 15 ties for 95 points, finishing second in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-5.
The Flyers scored 281 goals and conceded 248. Bill Barber and Reggie Leach netted 34 goals for Philadelphia each, and Bobby Clarke contributed 57 assists. Wayne Stephenson topped the squad with 20 wins, while Bernie Parent added 15 or more wins, too. Bernie Parent recorded a 2.70 goals against average, pacing regularly-used goaltenders.
Bob McCammon and Pat Quinn coached the team. The 1978-79 Philadelphia Flyers lost in the NHL quarter-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 |
| Drew Callander | C | August 17, 1956 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Bobby Clarke | C | August 13, 1949 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Glen Cochrane | D | January 29, 1958 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Cranbrook, BC Canada |
| Bob Dailey | D | May 3, 1953 | 6'5" | 220 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Barry Dean | L | February 26, 1955 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Maple Creek, SK Canada |
| Blake Dunlop | C | April 4, 1953 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Andre Dupont | D | July 27, 1949 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
| John Paul Evans | C | May 2, 1954 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON 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 |
| Dave Hoyda | L | May 20, 1957 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bob Kelly | L | November 25, 1950 | 5'10" | 200 | L | Oakville, ON Canada |
| Rick Lapointe | D | August 2, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Victoria, BC 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 |
| Danny Lucas | R | February 28, 1958 | 6'1" | 197 | L | Powell River, BC Canada |
| Rick MacLeish | L | January 3, 1950 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Cannington, ON Canada |
| Kevin McCarthy | D | July 14, 1957 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Robbie Moore | G | May 3, 1954 | 5'5" | 155 | L | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Terry Murray | D | July 20, 1950 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Shawville, QC Canada |
| Bernie Parent | G | April 3, 1945 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Pete Peeters | G | August 17, 1957 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Yves Preston | L | June 14, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Don Saleski | R | November 10, 1949 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Rick St. Croix | G | January 3, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Wayne Stephenson | G | January 29, 1945 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Fort William, 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 |
| Behn Wilson | D | December 19, 1958 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
