1978-79 Rochester Americans Statistics

American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 26-42-12 - 64 points
in the AHL's Southern Division
Coach: Duane Rupp (6-9-2)
Coach: Gary Darling (4-5-1)
Coach: Ron Garwasiuk (0-1)
Coach: Pat Kelly (16-27-9)
Location: Rochester, New York
1978-79 Rochester Americans Roster

The Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 26 wins and 42 losses and 12 ties for 64 points in the AHL's Southern Division.

The Americans potted 289 goals and gave up 349, most in the league. Bill Bennett scored 33 goals for Rochester, while Barry Smith contributed 43 assists. Gary Carr topped the squad with 14 wins, and Dave Parro recorded a 3.81 goals against average, pacing regular goalies.

Duane Rupp, Gary Darling, Ron Garwasiuk and Pat Kelly coached the team.

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Scoring:

Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- G/PGA/PGPts/PG
Bill BennettL72333871890.460.530.99
Barry SmithC80234366460.290.540.83
Tom SonginR59213859920.360.641.00
Steve WestC47243155280.510.661.17
Brian McGregorF72252853210.350.390.74
Graeme NicolsonD801635511120.200.440.64
Chris NicholG801635511120.200.440.64
Steve LangdonL80252348140.310.290.60
Gary BurnsF79163046990.200.380.58
Tom CassidyC51113546550.220.690.90
Daryl DraderLW77202545360.260.320.58
Greg VaydikC80162541100.200.310.51
Dwight FosterF2211182980.500.821.32
Don LarwayR37131124550.350.300.65
Mike ForbesD7542024970.050.270.32
Ray MalutaD3541418580.110.400.51
Jeff BrubakerL57410142530.070.180.25
Brad KnelsonD4841014720.080.210.29
Ron GarwasiukL205510330.250.250.50
Mark SuzorD244610160.170.250.42
Keith JohnsonD291671370.030.210.24
Al SecordL4426401.000.501.50
Stu YoungerLW24235150.080.130.21
Joe RandoD71044990.060.06
Doug ButlerD712300.140.290.43
Mike WaltonC112321.002.003.00
Mike HolmesD210120.500.50
Gary CarrG42011420.020.02
Dave ParroG36011100.030.03
Alain HarveyRW501100.200.20
Al SimsD301140.330.33
Paul BarrettLW10002
Jim PettieG900010
Bobby BloodD10000
Bob MierkalnsF30002
Rick DormanD10000
Dennis O'BrienD20002
Ray TremblayF10000
Kevin CoughlinF20000
Totals141930550380816730


Goaltenders:

Player GP Min W L T/OL ENG SHO GA GAA Shts SVS SV%
Gary Carr42234714205211724.40
Dave Parro36204812156521303.81
Jim Pettie94520712395.18
Totals874847264212933414.220


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