1978-79 Salt Lake Golden Eagles Roster
Central Hockey League (CHL)
Team Record: 47-22-7 - 101 points
in the CHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Jack Evans (47-22-7)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
1978-79 Salt Lake Golden Eagles StatisticsTeam Record: 47-22-7 - 101 points
in the CHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Jack Evans (47-22-7)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
The Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the Central Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 47 wins and 22 losses and 7 ties for 101 points in the CHL.
The Golden Eagles topped the circuit with just 209 goals allowed. Salt Lake scored 314 goals. Floyd Thomson netted 41 goals for the team, while Gord McTavish tallied 30 or more, too. Rick Shinske contributed 66 assists. Terry Richardson recorded 30 wins in front of the net for the squad, plus Doug Grant added 15 or more wins, too. Terry Richardson registered a 2.53 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Jack Evans coached the team. The 1978-79 Salt Lake Golden Eagles lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Affleck | D | May 5, 1954 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Penticton, BC Canada |
| Harvey Bennett | C | August 9, 1952 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Cranston, RI USA |
| Rick Bourbonnais | R | April 20, 1955 | 6'0" | 186 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Rick Bowness | R | January 25, 1955 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Moncton, NB Canada |
| Jack Brownschidle | D | October 2, 1955 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Buffalo, NY USA |
| Mike Crombeen | F | April 16, 1957 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Tony Currie | R | November 12, 1957 | 5'11" | 166 | R | Sydney Mines, NS Canada |
| Steve Durbano | D | December 12, 1951 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Len Frig | D | October 30, 1950 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Blairmore, AB Canada |
| Gord Gallant | L | October 27, 1950 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Shediac, NB Canada |
| Doug Grant | G | July 27, 1948 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Corner Brook, NL Canada |
| Jim Gustafson | F | July 21, 1955 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Steve Harrison | D | April 25, 1958 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Rick Heinz | G | May 30, 1955 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Essex, ON Canada |
| Bob Hess | D | May 19, 1955 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Middleton, NS Canada |
| Gary Holt | L | January 1, 1952 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Denis Houle | LW | August 19, 1958 | 5'11" | 179 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Larry Huras | D | July 8, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Listowel, ON Canada |
| Neil Komadoski | D | November 5, 1951 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Neil Labatte | D | April 24, 1957 | 6'2" | 178 | L | Don Mills, ON Canada |
| Dick Lamby | D | May 3, 1955 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Auburn, MA USA |
| Jamie Masters | D | April 14, 1955 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gord McTavish | F | June 3, 1954 | 6'4" | 200 | R | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Bob Murdoch | R | January 29, 1954 | 5'11" | 191 | R | Cranbrook, BC Canada |
| Gary Murphy | C | September 6, 1956 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Ajax, ON Canada |
| Brian Ogilvie | C | January 30, 1952 | 5'11" | 186 | R | Stettler, AB Canada |
| Doug Palazzari | C | November 3, 1952 | 5'5" | 170 | L | Eveleth, MN USA |
| Ken Richardson | C | April 12, 1951 | 6'0" | 190 | L | North Bay, ON Canada |
| Terry Richardson | G | May 7, 1953 | 6'1" | 190 | R | New Westminster, BC Canada |
| Rick Shinske | R | May 31, 1955 | 5'11" | 165 | L | Weyburn, SK Canada |
| John Smrke | L | February 25, 1956 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Chicoutimi, QC Canada |
| Ed Staniowski | G | July 7, 1955 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Floyd Thomson | L | June 14, 1949 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Mike Zuke | C | April 16, 1954 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
