1977-78 Colorado Rockies Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 19-40-21 - 59 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 2-0
Coach: Pat Kelly (19-40-21)
Location: Denver, Colorado
1977-78 Colorado Rockies StatisticsTeam Record: 19-40-21 - 59 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 2-0
Coach: Pat Kelly (19-40-21)
Location: Denver, Colorado
1977-78 Colorado Rockies Results
The Colorado Rockies of the National Hockey League ended the 1977-78 season with a record of 19 wins and 40 losses and 21 ties for 59 points, finishing second in the NHL's Smythe Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The Rockies netted 257 goals and yielded 305. Wilf Paiement scored 31 goals for Colorado, while Paul Gardner tallied 30 or more, too. Wilf Paiement contributed 56 assists. Doug Favell topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 3.58 goals against average, pacing regular goalies.
Pat Kelly coached the team. The 1977-78 Colorado Rockies lost in the NHL preliminary round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ahern | R | February 12, 1952 | 6'0" | 180 | R | South Boston, MA USA |
| Ron Andruff | C | July 10, 1953 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Chemainus, BC Canada |
| Chuck Arnason | R | July 15, 1951 | 5'10" | 183 | R | Ashern, MB Canada |
| Barry Beck | D | June 3, 1957 | 6'3" | 216 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Mike Christie | D | December 20, 1949 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Big Springs, TX USA |
| Joe Contini | C | January 29, 1957 | 5'10" | 178 | L | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Gary Croteau | L | June 20, 1946 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Ron Delorme | R | September 3, 1955 | 6'2" | 185 | R | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Denis Dupere | L | June 21, 1948 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Jonquiere, QC Canada |
| Tom Edur | D | November 18, 1954 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Doug Favell | G | April 5, 1945 | 5'10" | 172 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Paul Gardner | C | March 5, 1956 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Fort Erie, ON Canada |
| Dave Hudson | C | December 28, 1949 | 6'0" | 185 | L | St. Thomas, ON Canada |
| Rick Jodzio | L | June 3, 1954 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Mike Kitchen | D | February 1, 1956 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Newmarket, ON Canada |
| Ralph Klassen | C | September 15, 1955 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Muenster, SK Canada |
| Bryan Lefley | D | October 18, 1948 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Grosse Isle, MB Canada |
| Roger Lemelin | D | February 6, 1954 | 6'3" | 215 | R | Iroquois Falls, ON Canada |
| John McCahill | D | December 2, 1955 | 6'1" | 215 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Jim McElmury | D | October 3, 1949 | 6'1" | 190 | L | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Bill McKenzie | G | March 12, 1949 | 5'11" | 180 | L | St. Thomas, ON Canada |
| Bob Neely | D | November 9, 1953 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Lou Nistico | L | January 25, 1953 | 5'7" | 170 | L | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Dennis O'Brien | D | June 10, 1949 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Port Hope, ON Canada |
| Bill Oleschuk | G | July 20, 1955 | 6'3" | 194 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Dennis Owchar | D | March 28, 1953 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Dryden, ON Canada |
| Wilf Paiement | R | October 16, 1955 | 6'1" | 210 | R | Earlton, ON Canada |
| Randy Pierce | R | November 23, 1957 | 5'11" | 187 | R | Arnprior, ON Canada |
| Michel Plasse | G | June 1, 1949 | 5'11" | 172 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Nelson Pyatt | C | September 9, 1953 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Larry Skinner | C | April 21, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Andy Spruce | L | April 17, 1954 | 5'11" | 178 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Mark Suzor | D | November 5, 1956 | 6'1" | 212 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| John Van Boxmeer | D | November 20, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Petrolia, ON Canada |
