1978-79 Muskegon Mohawks Roster
International Hockey League (IHL)
Team Record: 15-58-7 - 37 points
in the IHL's Northern Division
Coach: Gerry Moore (15-58-7)
Location: Muskegon, Michigan
1978-79 Muskegon Mohawks StatisticsTeam Record: 15-58-7 - 37 points
in the IHL's Northern Division
Coach: Gerry Moore (15-58-7)
Location: Muskegon, Michigan
The Muskegon Mohawks of the International Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 15 wins and 58 losses and 7 ties for 37 points in the IHL's Northern Division.
The Mohawks scored 275 goals and yielded 475, most in the circuit. Bill Hamilton netted 45 goals for Muskegon and contributed 46 assists, while Brian O'Connell registered a 5.62 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Gerry Moore coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Augustine | D | December 17, 1955 | 6'3" | 209 | L | Chicago, IL USA |
| Randy Betty | F | September 1, 1958 | 6'2" | 216 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Guy Bohmer | RW | October 10, 1958 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Surrey, BC Canada |
| Mario Botlik | LW | October 31, 1958 | 5'8" | 185 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Gerry Chisholm | D | February 23, 1954 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Antigonish, NS Canada |
| Mark Ciernia | D | June 26, 1956 | 6'1" | 216 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Brad Cox | C | December 15, 1958 | 6'0" | 190 | L | The Pas, MB Canada |
| Rick Doyle | F | May 4, 1957 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Nakina, ON Canada |
| Gerry Egers | D | January 14, 1951 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Gary Ford | C | October 6, 1946 | 5'8" | 161 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Joey Girardin | D | April 7, 1955 | 5'10" | 174 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Rod Guimont | RW | April 16, 1958 | 6'0" | 183 | R | Trail, BC Canada |
| Rene Hamelin | RW | July 4, 1957 | 6'0" | 194 | L | Lac-aux-Sables, QC Canada |
| Bill Hamilton | F | August 5, 1955 | 6'0" | 174 | R | South Porcupine, ON Canada |
| Neil Hawryliw | L | November 9, 1955 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Fielding, SK Canada |
| Rick Hendricks | D | May 15, 1957 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Hardisty, AB Canada |
| Jim Johnston | C | March 7, 1953 | 5'8" | 174 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Barry Kibsey | C | October 27, 1955 | 5'11" | 178 | L | Winnipeg, MAN Canada |
| John Kibyuk | LW | July 18, 1957 | 5'9" | 174 | L | North Sydney, NS Canada |
| George Klasons | R | November 21, 1953 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Sioux Falls, SD USA |
| George Kotsopoulos | L | March 28, 1958 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Toronto, ONT Canada |
| Kevin Krook | D | April 5, 1958 | 5'11" | 187 | L | Cold Lake, AB Canada |
| Michel Lebeau | LW | March 12, 1954 | 5'9" | 181 | L | St-Paulin, QC Canada |
| Gerry Leroux | L | June 9, 1958 | 5'7" | 160 | L | St. Bernardin, ON Canada |
| Bob MacGuigan | C | February 28, 1953 | 5'7" | 170 | L | Charlottetown, PEI |
| Kip Maurer | C | September 17, 1956 | 5'10" | 155 | R | Detroit, MI |
| Gary McFadyen | R | September 3, 1956 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Brampton, ON |
| Dave Miglia | D | October 18, 1955 | 5'10" | 197 | L | Montreal, QC |
| Steve Miskiewicz | G | January 31, 1953 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Detroit, MI |
| Dave Morrison | F | May 30, 1958 | 6'0" | 179 | R | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Greg Neeld | D | February 25, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Brian O'Connell | G | March 24, 1955 | 6'0" | 181 | St. Mary's, ON Canada | |
| Mike Parker | G | July 7, 1958 | 5'8" | 185 | L | Rochester, NY USA |
| Denis Pomerleau | RW | April 14, 1958 | 5'7" | 165 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Bob Purpur | G | March 17, 1952 | Grand Forks, ND USA | |||
| Bill Reber | RW | April 8, 1955 | 6'0" | 174 | Minneapolis, MN USA | |
| Dave Robinson | L | November 2, 1957 | 6'1" | 198 | Port of Spain, Trinidad | |
| Eric Sanderson | F | February 2, 1955 | 6'5" | 220 | L | Quesnel, BC Canada |
| Mike Sandford | D | April 4, 1956 | 6'1" | 187 | R | Boston, MA USA |
| Mark Suzor | D | November 5, 1956 | 6'1" | 212 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Erle Switzer | RW | January 5, 1957 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Pouce Coupe, BC Canada |
| Tim Thomlinson | April 18, 1958 | 5'11" | 190 | Edmonton, ALTA Canada | ||
| Carlo Ugolini | LW | February 7, 1951 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Perry Vlajkov | LW | August 16, 1955 | 6'2" | 201 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Gord Wappel | D | July 26, 1958 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Randy Wyrozub | C | April 8, 1950 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Lacombe, AB Canada |
