1976-77 New Haven Nighthawks Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 43-31-6 - 92 points
in the AHL's Southern Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Parker MacDonald (43-31-6)
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
1976-77 New Haven Nighthawks StatisticsTeam Record: 43-31-6 - 92 points
in the AHL's Southern Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Parker MacDonald (43-31-6)
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
The New Haven Nighthawks of the American Hockey League ended the 1976-77 season with a record of 43 wins and 31 losses and 6 ties for 92 points in the AHL's Southern Division.
The Nighthawks scored 333 goals, best in the league. New Haven conceded 287 goals. Eddie Johnstone netted 40 goals for the team, while Blake Dunlop, Jerry Byers and Tom Colley each tallied 30 or more, too. Blake Dunlop contributed 60 assists. Paul Harrison earned 32 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.16 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Parker MacDonald coached the team. The 1976-77 New Haven Nighthawks lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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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 |
| John Bednarski | D | July 4, 1952 | 5'10" | 195 | L | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Dwight Bialowas | D | September 8, 1952 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Jerry Byers | F | March 29, 1952 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Kentville, NS Canada |
| Craig Cameron | R | July 19, 1945 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Tom Colley | C | August 21, 1953 | 5'9" | 162 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dave Cressman | L | January 2, 1950 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| John Davidson | G | February 27, 1953 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Ottawa, ON 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 |
| Gary Geldart | D | June 14, 1950 | 5'8" | 160 | L | Moncton, NB Canada |
| Paul Harrison | G | February 11, 1955 | 6'1" | 196 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Mark Heaslip | R | December 26, 1951 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Duluth, MN USA |
| Greg Hickey | L | March 8, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Jerry Holland | L | August 25, 1954 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Beaver Lodge, AB Canada |
| Greg Holst | C | February 21, 1954 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Larry Huras | D | July 8, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Listowel, ON Canada |
| Doug Jarrett | D | April 22, 1944 | 6'3" | 205 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Eddie Johnstone | R | March 2, 1954 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Keith Kokkola | D | May 4, 1949 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Alain Langlais | L | October 9, 1950 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Chicoutimi, QC Canada |
| Dale Lewis | L | July 28, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Scott MacPhail | RW | February 18, 1952 | 5'10" | 174 | R | St. John's, NL Canada |
| Peter McDuffe | G | February 16, 1948 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Milton, ON Canada |
| Dan Newman | L | January 26, 1952 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Cottam, ON Canada |
| Claude Periard | LW | September 22, 1956 | 5'11" | 170 | L | LaSalle, QC CAN |
| Jim Roberts | L | June 8, 1956 | 6'1" | 198 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Doug Rombough | C | July 8, 1950 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Fergus, ON Canada |
| Larry Sacharuk | D | September 16, 1952 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Barry Scully | F | April 22, 1956 | 5'11" | 194 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jim Setters | D | May 28, 1953 | 6'0" | 179 | L | |
| Doug Soetaert | G | April 21, 1955 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bud Stefanski | C | April 28, 1955 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Paul Stewart | D | March 21, 1954 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Boston, MA USA |
| Dave Tataryn | G | July 17, 1950 | 5'9" | 160 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
