1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season

NHLTeamSeason
Season=1978–79
Team=Minnesota North Stars
Conference=Prince of Wales
ConferenceRank=7th
Division=Adams
DivisionRank=4th
Record=28-40-12
HomeRecord=
RoadRecord=
GoalsFor=
GoalsAgainst=
GeneralManager=
Coach=Harry Howell
Captain=J.P. Parise
AltCaptain=
Arena=Met Center
Attendance=
GoalsLeader=Bobby Smith (30)
AssistsLeader=Bobby Smith (44)
PointsLeader=Bobby Smith (74)
PIMLeader=Greg Smith (147)
PlusMinusLeader=Ron Zanussi(+5)
WinsLeader=Gilles Meloche (20)
GAALeader=Gilles Meloche (3.30)
ConferenceWin=

In the offseason, the North Stars merged with the Cleveland Barons. The North Stars retained their logo and colors. The changes for the franchise were new ownership and new management. Former Cleveland Barons General Manager Harry Howell assumed the coaching duties. Former Barons owner George Gund would now become a co-owner of the North Stars. [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nhl/minnystars/northstars.html]

Another result of the merger would see the North Stars shift to the Adams Division, where the Cleveland Barons played. The North Stars finished in last place and missed the playoffs for the 5th time in 6 years. One of the highlights was Bobby Smith winning the Calder Trophy. [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nhl/minnystars/northstars.html]

Offseason

NHL Draft

[http://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/MNS/1979.html]

Goaltenders

"Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average"

Playoffs

Awards and records

Roster

References

* [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000371979.html North Stars on Hockey Database]