Golden Horseshoe Junior B Hockey League GHL 1979-1980
1979-1980
1979-1980 Season
Hamilton Kilty B's finished first in the 1979-80 GHL standings with 71 points. Niagara Falls Canucks (63 points) and Welland Cougars (60 points) followed.
1979-1980 GHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Hamilton Kilty B's | 44 | 33 | 5 | 6 | - | - | 285 | 150 | 135 | 71 | 1.61 | - |
| 2. | Brantford Penguins | 43 | 18 | 6 | 19 | - | - | 279 | 300 | -21 | 42 | 0.98 | - |
| 3. | Simcoe Jets | 43 | 14 | 6 | 23 | - | - | 220 | 262 | -42 | 34 | 0.79 | - |
| 4. | Caledonia Corvairs | 44 | 11 | 4 | 29 | - | - | 232 | 282 | -50 | 26 | 0.59 | - |
| 5. | Dundas Blues | 44 | 6 | 3 | 35 | - | - | 193 | 350 | -157 | 15 | 0.34 | - |
| Murphy | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Niagara Falls Canucks | 44 | 30 | 3 | 11 | - | - | 257 | 185 | 72 | 63 | 1.43 | - |
| 2. | Welland Cougars | 44 | 27 | 6 | 11 | - | - | 314 | 216 | 98 | 60 | 1.36 | Champion |
| 3. | St. Catharines Falcons | 44 | 27 | 4 | 13 | - | - | 296 | 234 | 62 | 58 | 1.32 | Final loss |
| 4. | Grimsby Peach Kings | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | - | - | 267 | 274 | -7 | 39 | 0.89 | - |
| 5. | Fort Erie Meteors | 44 | 13 | 4 | 27 | - | - | 232 | 322 | -90 | 30 | 0.68 | - |
1979-1980 GHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Bellows (F) | 44 | 50 | 80 | 130 | 26 |
| 2. | Dwayne Devos (F) | 42 | 45 | 57 | 102 | 19 |
| 3. | Dan Speck (F) | 41 | 43 | 48 | 91 | 46 |
| 4. | Randy Koudys (F) | 43 | 38 | 53 | 91 | 74 |
| 5. | John Dakin (F) | 44 | 37 | 53 | 90 | 43 |
1979-1980 GHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Dudek (G) | 24 | - | - |
| 2. | Dave Burkholder (G) | 24 | - | - |
| 3. | John Pagetto (G) | 28 | 6.74 | - |
| 4. | Terry Cain (G) | 28 | 5.97 | - |
| 5. | Frank Pietrangelo (G) | 12 | 5.31 | - |
1979-1980 GHL Demographics
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GHL Games
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
GHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brantford Golden Eagles | 14 | 382 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 18.13 |
| 2. | Caledonia Corvairs | 14 | 412 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 19.91 |
| 3. | Dundas Blues | 14 | 269 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 20.90 |
| 4. | Fort Erie Meteors | 10 | 352 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 17.75 |
| 5. | Grimsby Peach Kings | 11 | 408 | 5'9" | 170 lbs | 18.00 |
| 6. | Hamilton Red Wings | 10 | 295 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.20 |
| 7. | Niagara Falls Canucks | 19 | 482 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 17.18 |
| 8. | Simcoe Storm | 10 | 338 | 6'3" | 205 lbs | 17.00 |
| 9. | St. Catharines Falcons | 14 | 461 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.00 |
| 10. | Welland Cougars | 10 | 318 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 18.50 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joey Martin (F) | 2026-2027 | Cardiff Devils | - | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| 2. | Michael Hicks (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 3. | Joey Martin (F) | 2026-2027 | Cardiff Devils | EIHL | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 4. | Mike Marquis (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 5. | Curtis Longland (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 6. | Tom Longland (D) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. | Brandon Thomas (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 8. | Jeff Morris (F) | 2026-2027 | Deseronto Bulldogs | NPHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9. | Andrew Whalen (F) | 2026-2027 | Brant County Riverhawks | NPHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10. | Jake Guindon (D) | 2026-2027 | Stoney Creek Tigers | ACH | - | - | - | - | - |
Regular Season
GHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Zavitz (F) | 206 | 195 | 276 | 471 |
| 2. | Jaz Hayden (F) | 232 | 124 | 254 | 378 |
| 3. | Brian Glenney (F) | 118 | 136 | 200 | 336 |
| 4. | Jim Newport (F) | 179 | 138 | 194 | 332 |
| 5. | Matt Masterson (F) | 150 | 123 | 206 | 329 |
GHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Zavitz (F) | 206 | 195 | 276 | 471 |
| 2. | Chris Grenville (F) | 146 | 148 | 130 | 278 |
| 3. | Rob Taylor (F) | 185 | 147 | 178 | 325 |
| 4. | Josh Wall (F) | 182 | 147 | 152 | 299 |
| 5. | Clay McFadden (F) | 137 | 139 | 158 | 297 |
GHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Zavitz (F) | 206 | 195 | 276 | 471 |
| 2. | Jaz Hayden (F) | 232 | 124 | 254 | 378 |
| 3. | Chris Risi (F) | 224 | 107 | 210 | 317 |
| 4. | Matt Masterson (F) | 150 | 123 | 206 | 329 |
| 5. | Brian Glenney (F) | 118 | 136 | 200 | 336 |
GHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Sciarra (F) | 171 | 67 | 168 | 1005 |
| 2. | Steve Poirier (D) | 166 | 27 | 99 | 924 |
| 3. | Nathan Gatt (F) | 163 | 109 | 202 | 846 |
| 4. | Jim Durley (F) | 208 | 41 | 95 | 829 |
| 5. | Troy Keating (F) | 152 | 67 | 161 | 811 |
GHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jaz Hayden (F) | 232 | 124 | 254 | 378 |
| 2. | Tyler Ransom (F) | 232 | 73 | 142 | 215 |
| 3. | Chris Huneault (F) | 232 | 64 | 63 | 127 |
| 4. | Chad Little (F) | 231 | 103 | 115 | 218 |
| 5. | Shea Dingnam (D) | 226 | 22 | 101 | 123 |
GHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Keith Jones (F) | 40 | 50 | 130 | 3.25 |
| 2. | Gino Lostracco (F) | 38 | 48 | 119 | 3.13 |
| 3. | Brian Bellows (F) | 44 | 50 | 130 | 2.95 |
| 4. | Brian Glenney (F) | 118 | 136 | 336 | 2.85 |
| 5. | Terry Crump (F) | 42 | 67 | 119 | 2.83 |
GHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Glenney (F) | 1987-1988 | GHL | 41 | 64 | 94 | 158 | 3.85 | 14 |
| 2. | John Dakin (F) | 1980-1981 | GHL | 42 | 55 | 82 | 137 | 3.26 | 24 |
| 3. | Steven Toll (F) | 1993-1994 | GHL | 40 | 45 | 86 | 131 | 3.28 | 71 |
| 4. | Keith Jones (F) | 1987-1988 | GHL | 40 | 50 | 80 | 130 | 3.25 | 113 |
| 5. | Brian Bellows (F) | 1979-1980 | GHL | 44 | 50 | 80 | 130 | 2.95 | 26 |
GHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Terry Crump (F) | 1986-1987 | GHL | 42 | 67 | 52 | 119 | 2.83 | 65 |
| 2. | Brian Glenney (F) | 1987-1988 | GHL | 41 | 64 | 94 | 158 | 3.85 | 14 |
| 3. | Dave Ferrara (F) | 1987-1988 | GHL | 40 | 61 | 51 | 112 | 2.80 | 118 |
| 4. | Clay McFadden (F) | 2006-2007 | GHL | 48 | 60 | 53 | 113 | 2.35 | 60 |
| 5. | John Genet (F) | 1982-1983 | GHL | 40 | 59 | 62 | 121 | 3.03 | 101 |
GHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Glenney (F) | 1987-1988 | GHL | 41 | 64 | 94 | 158 | 3.85 | 14 |
| 2. | Jason Sweitzer (F) | 1997-1998 | GHL | 46 | 37 | 91 | 128 | 2.78 | 99 |
| 3. | Steven Toll (F) | 1993-1994 | GHL | 40 | 45 | 86 | 131 | 3.28 | 71 |
| 4. | John Dakin (F) | 1980-1981 | GHL | 42 | 55 | 82 | 137 | 3.26 | 24 |
| 5. | Keith Jones (F) | 1987-1988 | GHL | 40 | 50 | 80 | 130 | 3.25 | 113 |
GHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sean Haynes (F) | 2001-2002 | GHL | 46 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 0.98 | 589 |
| 2. |  Chris Burzynski (F) | 1998-1999 | GHL | 39 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.18 | 480 |
| 3. | Imre Matyas (D) | 1998-1999 | GHL | 39 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0.44 | 397 |
| 4. | Luke Blackbird (F) | 1997-1998 | GHL | 27 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.22 | 380 |
| 5. | Jason Taylor (F) | 1989-1990 | GHL | 33 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 0.76 | 349 |