1978-79 Flint Generals Roster
International Hockey League (IHL)
Team Record: 35-40-5 - 75 points
in the IHL's Northern Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Marc Boileau (35-40-5)
Location: Flint, Michigan
1978-79 Flint Generals StatisticsTeam Record: 35-40-5 - 75 points
in the IHL's Northern Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Marc Boileau (35-40-5)
Location: Flint, Michigan
The Flint Generals of the International Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 35 wins and 40 losses and 5 ties for 75 points in the IHL's Northern Division.
The Generals netted 356 goals and gave up 349. Mike Clarke scored 44 goals for Flint, while Terry Smith, Brian Ellacott, Pierre Giroux and Dan McCarthy each tallied 30 or more as well. Terry Smith contributed 62 assists, and Jean Pominville registered a 4.04 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Marc Boileau coached the team. The 1978-79 Flint Generals lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Betty | F | September 1, 1958 | 6'2" | 216 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Mike Clarke | C | August 12, 1953 | 6'0" | 187 | L | Didsbury, AB Canada |
| Paul Clarke | F | January 27, 1955 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON CAN |
| Dave Delich | C | December 27, 1956 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Eveleth, MN USA |
| Brian Ellacott | R | August 10, 1957 | 5'10" | 180 | St. Mary's, ONT Canada | |
| Paul Evans | R | February 24, 1955 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Ron Friest | L | November 4, 1958 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Jean Gagnon | D | November 25, 1956 | 5'7" | 165 | L | Quebec, QC Canada |
| Wes George | L | September 26, 1958 | 6'2" | 220 | L | Young, SK Canada |
| Pierre Giroux | L | November 17, 1955 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Hawkesbury, ON Canada |
| Brent Gogol | F | January 15, 1958 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Ian Harrison | G | December 28, 1956 | 6'0" | 190 | London, ON Canada | |
| Alain Harvey | RW | December 28, 1956 | 6'0" | 183 | R | Quebec, QC CAN |
| Dave Hatheway | LW | January 26, 1957 | 6'0" | 187 | L | Fort Saskatchewan, AB Canada |
| John Heffernan | R | August 19, 1957 | 6'0" | 181 | R | Montreal, QUE Canada |
| Bruce Horsch | G | March 8, 1956 | 5'10" | 174 | L | Hastings, MN USA |
| Mark Jackson | D | February 1, 1958 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Brent Jarrett | C | August 1, 1959 | 5'9" | 161 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada | |
| Scott Jessee | RW | September 12, 1954 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Jim Johnston | C | March 7, 1953 | 5'8" | 174 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Gerry Leroux | L | June 9, 1958 | 5'7" | 160 | L | St. Bernardin, ON Canada |
| Dave Mancuso | D | August 21, 1958 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Dan McCarthy | C | April 7, 1958 | 5'9" | 185 | L | St. Mary's, ON Canada |
| Mike Melanson | C | March 21, 1957 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Halifax, NS |
| Mark Murphy | L | September 1, 1958 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON |
| Real Paiement | D | September 30, 1959 | 5'8" | 181 | R | Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC Canada |
| John Peterson | G | July 28, 1956 | 6'2" | 190 | Montreal, QC CAN | |
| Jean Pominville | C | February 17, 1954 | 6'1" | 179 | L | Montreal, QUE Canada |
| Mike Rusin | D | January 20, 1956 | 5'10" | 192 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Tim Sanche | C | July 19, 1955 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Kimberley, BC Canada |
| Terry Smith | RW | June 30, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Kim Spencer | D | September 1, 1958 | 6'4" | 209 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Mike St. Cyr | D | January 20, 1956 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Darryl Sutter | L | August 19, 1958 | 5'11" | 176 | L | Viking, AB Canada |
| Rick Szabo | R | August 16, 1955 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Hamilton, ONT Canada |
| Paul Tantardini | LW | July 15, 1953 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Doug Towler | D | May 9, 1953 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
