1977-78 Philadelphia Flyers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 45-20-15 - 105 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 7-5
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Colorado Rockies 2-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-1
Semi-Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-1
Coach: Fred Shero (45-20-15)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1977-78 Philadelphia Flyers StatisticsTeam Record: 45-20-15 - 105 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 7-5
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Colorado Rockies 2-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-1
Semi-Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-1
Coach: Fred Shero (45-20-15)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1977-78 Philadelphia Flyers Results
The Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League ended the 1977-78 season with a record of 45 wins and 20 losses and 15 ties for 105 points, finishing second in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-5.
The Flyers netted 296 goals and allowed 200. Bill Barber scored 41 goals for Philadelphia, while Rick MacLeish tallied 30 or more, too. Bobby Clarke contributed 68 assists. Bernie Parent earned 29 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.22 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Fred Shero coached the team. The 1977-78 Philadelphia Flyers lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Barber | L | July 11, 1952 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Callander, ON Canada |
| Frank Bathe | D | September 27, 1954 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Harvey Bennett | C | August 9, 1952 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Cranston, RI USA |
| Tom Bladon | D | December 29, 1952 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Mel Bridgman | C | April 28, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Trenton, ON Canada |
| Drew Callander | C | August 17, 1956 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Bobby Clarke | C | August 13, 1949 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Jim Cunningham | L | August 15, 1956 | 5'11" | 185 | L | St.Paul, MN USA |
| Bob Dailey | D | May 3, 1953 | 6'5" | 220 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Barry Dean | L | February 26, 1955 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Maple Creek, SK Canada |
| Gary Dornhoefer | R | February 2, 1943 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Blake Dunlop | C | April 4, 1953 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Andre Dupont | D | July 27, 1949 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
| Al Hill | L | April 22, 1955 | 6'1" | 175 | L | Nanaimo, BC Canada |
| Paul Holmgren | R | December 2, 1955 | 6'3" | 210 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Dave Hoyda | L | May 20, 1957 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bob Kelly | L | November 25, 1950 | 5'10" | 200 | L | Oakville, ON Canada |
| Orest Kindrachuk | C | September 14, 1950 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Nanton, AB Canada |
| Rick Lapointe | D | August 2, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Reggie Leach | R | April 23, 1950 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Riverton, MB Canada |
| Ross Lonsberry | L | February 7, 1947 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Watson, SK Canada |
| Rick MacLeish | L | January 3, 1950 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Cannington, ON Canada |
| Kevin McCarthy | D | July 14, 1957 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bernie Parent | G | April 3, 1945 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Don Saleski | R | November 10, 1949 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Rick St. Croix | G | January 3, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Wayne Stephenson | G | January 29, 1945 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Jimmy Watson | D | August 19, 1952 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Smithers, BC Canada |
| Joe Watson | D | July 6, 1943 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Smithers, BC Canada |
