1978-79 Nova Scotia Voyageurs Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 39-37-4 - 82 points
in the AHL's Northern Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Frank St. Marseille (39-37-4)
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1978-79 Nova Scotia Voyageurs StatisticsTeam Record: 39-37-4 - 82 points
in the AHL's Northern Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Frank St. Marseille (39-37-4)
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Nova Scotia Voyageurs of the American Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 39 wins and 37 losses and 4 ties for 82 points in the AHL's Northern Division.
The Voyageurs scored 313 goals and allowed 302. Rick Meagher netted 35 goals for Nova Scotia, while Ron Wilson, Jerry Byers and Dan Metivier each tallied 30 or more, too. Dave Lumley contributed 58 assists. Rob Holland topped the squad with 18 wins and a team-best 3.89 goals against average, best among goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Frank St. Marseille coached the team. The 1978-79 Nova Scotia Voyageurs lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Acton | C | April 15, 1958 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Stouffville, ON Canada |
| Bruce Baker | F | April 25, 1956 | 6'0" | 181 | Ottawa, ON Canada | |
| Maurice Barrette | G | February 17, 1956 | 5'7" | 161 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Mike Boyd | D | January 14, 1958 | 6'1" | 205 | Toronto, ON Canada | |
| Tim Burke | D | May 29, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Melrose, MA USA |
| Jerry Byers | F | March 29, 1952 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Kentville, NS Canada |
| Norm Dupont | L | February 5, 1957 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Jerry Engele | D | November 26, 1950 | 6'0" | 197 | L | Carmel, SK Canada |
| Cal Halasz | LW | January 22, 1958 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bill Himmelright | D | 6'1" | 194 | Bemidji, MN USA | ||
| Rob Holland | G | September 10, 1957 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Bruce Horsch | G | March 8, 1956 | 5'10" | 174 | L | Hastings, MN USA |
| Don Howse | L | July 28, 1952 | 6'0" | 182 | L | Grand Falls, NL Canada |
| Jim Kirkpatrick | D | May 20, 1956 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Rod Langway | D | May 3, 1957 | 6'3" | 218 | L | Maag, Taiwan |
| Don Laurence | C | June 27, 1957 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Galt, ON Canada |
| Jean Lemieux | D | May 31, 1952 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Dave Lumley | R | September 1, 1954 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gary MacGregor | C | September 21, 1954 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Rick Meagher | C | November 2, 1953 | 5'9" | 192 | L | Belleville, ON Canada |
| Dan Metivier | ||||||
| Dan Newman | L | January 26, 1952 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Cottam, ON Canada |
| Gerry O'Flaherty | L | August 31, 1950 | 5'10" | 182 | L | Pittsburgh, PA USA |
| Bill Prentice | D | August 3, 1950 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Lindsay, ON Canada |
| Kevin Reeves | C | October 2, 1958 | 5'8" | 163 | L | Westmount, QC Canada |
| Doug Robb | RW | January 25, 1958 | 5'8" | 176 | L | Orillia, ON Canada |
| Moe Robinson | D | May 29, 1957 | 6'4" | 175 | L | Winchester, ON Canada |
| Gaetan Rochette | RW | August 15, 1957 | 6'1" | 170 | L | , QC CAN |
| Richard Sevigny | G | April 11, 1957 | 5'8" | 172 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Ron Wilson | C | May 13, 1956 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dale Yakiwchuk | C | October 17, 1958 | 6'4" | 205 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
