1980-81 Erie Blades Roster
Eastern Hockey League (EHL)
Team Record: 52-14-6 - 110 points
in the EHL
Coach: Nick Polano (52-14-6)
1980-81 Erie Blades StatisticsTeam Record: 52-14-6 - 110 points
in the EHL
Coach: Nick Polano (52-14-6)
The Erie Blades of the Eastern Hockey League ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 52 wins and 14 losses and 6 ties for 110 points in the EHL.
The Blades led the circuit with 407 goals. Erie allowed 252 goals. Pierre Aubry scored 66 goals for the squad, while Jim Cowell, Ross Brownridge and Louis Sleigher each tallied 30 or more also. Pierre Aubry contributed 68 assists. Rick Knickle earned 33 wins for the team and a team-best 3.2 goals against average, best among goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Nick Polano coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Aubry | C | April 15, 1960 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Cap-de-la-Madeleine, QC Canada |
| Jim Bales | G | September 12, 1956 | 6'1" | 181 | Lethbridge, AB Canada | |
| Ross Brownridge | C | 6'0" | 180 | Brampton, ON | ||
| Nelson Burton | L | November 6, 1957 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Sydney, NS Canada |
| Mike Caron | G | |||||
| Ron Carter | R | March 14, 1958 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Michel Champigny | LW | April 4, 1960 | 6'0" | 185 | L | , QC Canada |
| Sylvain Cote | RW | July 14, 1959 | 6'1" | 187 | L | East Angus, QC Canada |
| Francis Couturier | D | March 10, 1957 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Amqui, QC CAN |
| Jim Cowell | F | October 18, 1953 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Newmarket, ON Canada |
| Richard David | L | April 8, 1958 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Notre Dame de la Sal, QC Canada |
| Stan Gulutzan | LW | March 10, 1957 | 6'0" | 216 | L | Canora, SK Canada |
| Chris Halyk | C | June 20, 1959 | 5'9" | 165 | Stoney Creek, ON Canada | |
| Ron Hansis | R | November 12, 1952 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Brownsville, TX USA |
| Mark Jackson | D | February 1, 1958 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Val James | L | February 14, 1957 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Ocala, FL USA |
| Rick Knickle | G | February 26, 1960 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Chatham, NB Canada |
| Scott McGeown | D | March 9, 1960 | 6'1" | 190 | Toronto, ON Canada | |
| Mark Pletts | D | 6'1" | 185 | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Brad Rhiness | C | November 6, 1956 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Huntsville, ON Canada |
| Barry Ryan | D | 5'10" | 170 | Springfield, MA USA | ||
| Paul Sheard | LW | June 4, 1953 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Dewsbury, GBR |
| Louis Sleigher | R | October 23, 1958 | 5'11" | 200 | R | Nouvelle, QC Canada |
| Steve Stockman | C | April 12, 1958 | 5'9" | 170 | Toronto, ONT Canada | |
| Greg Tebbutt | D | May 11, 1957 | 6'3" | 215 | L | North Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Carey Walker | G | June 27, 1957 | 5'10" | 194 | New Westminster, BC Canada | |
| Mark Young | G | 6'1" | 185 | Randolph, MA USA |
