1978-79 Erie Blades Roster
North Eastern Hockey League (NEHL)
Team Record: 47-19-3 - 97 points
in the NEHL
Coach: Nick Polano (47-19-3)
1978-79 Erie Blades StatisticsTeam Record: 47-19-3 - 97 points
in the NEHL
Coach: Nick Polano (47-19-3)
The Erie Blades of the North Eastern Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 47 wins and 19 losses and 3 ties for 97 points in the NEHL.
The Blades led the league with 344 goals. Erie allowed 260 goals, least in the league. Stan Gulutzan scored 53 goals for the squad, while Dennis Abgrall, Brad Rhiness, Paul Mancini and Daniel Poulin each netted 30 or more, too. Brad Rhiness contributed 68 assists. Carey Walker earned 23 wins in front of the net for the team, plus Dave Johns added 15 or more wins, too. Carey Walker recorded a 2.58 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Nick Polano coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Abgrall | R | April 24, 1953 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Mooseomin, SK Canada |
| Dave Annecchiarico | D | July 11, 1955 | 5'11" | 170 | Waltham, MA USA | |
| Frank Anzalone | C | March 13, 1954 | 5'7" | 172 | Brooklyn, NY USA | |
| Fred Bahana | ||||||
| Terry Ballingall | D | March 20, 1956 | R | Yorkton, SK Canada | ||
| Bob Beatty | ||||||
| Tim Cuppage | G | |||||
| Paul Devlin | RW | January 11, 1958 | 6'1" | 194 | R | , QC CAN |
| Dave Dornseif | D | August 12, 1956 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Edina, MN USA |
| Dave Fortier | D | June 17, 1951 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Dennis Gazzola | F | 6'2" | 211 | Thorold, ON | ||
| Stan Gulutzan | LW | March 10, 1957 | 6'0" | 216 | L | Canora, SK Canada |
| Ron Hansis | R | November 12, 1952 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Brownsville, TX USA |
| Val James | L | February 14, 1957 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Ocala, FL USA |
| Dave Johns | G | |||||
| Paul Joswiak | G | 5'8" | 165 | Mahtomedi, MN USA | ||
| Bernie Kaminski | G | February 8, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | L | |
| Pierre Lagace | L | October 27, 1957 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Floyd Lahache | D | September 17, 1957 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Caughnawaga, QC Canada |
| Dick Layo | D | June 8, 1956 | 5'10" | 180 | Massena, NY USA | |
| Todd Livingstone | ||||||
| Paul Mancini | LW | March 7, 1958 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Doug Minervina | ||||||
| Mike O'Brien | C | |||||
| Others | ||||||
| Paul Pacific | C | 6'0" | 180 | Marlboro, MA | ||
| Daniel Poulin | D | September 19, 1957 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Robertsonville, QC Canada |
| Brad Rhiness | C | November 6, 1956 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Huntsville, ON Canada |
| Joe Sekula | G | |||||
| Paul Sheard | LW | June 4, 1953 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Dewsbury, GBR |
| Paul Skjodt | RW | June 28, 1958 | 6'0" | 194 | Toronto, ON Canada | |
| Carey Walker | G | June 27, 1957 | 5'10" | 194 | New Westminster, BC Canada | |
| Randy Wyrozub | C | April 8, 1950 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Lacombe, AB Canada |
