Italian Hockey League - Serie A Italy 1977-1978
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1977-1978
1977-1978 Season
HC Bolzano finished first in the 1977-78 Italy standings with 54 points. Cortina (47 points) and Gherdëina (44 points) followed.
1977-1978 Italy Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HC Bolzano | 32 | 26 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 239 | 113 | 126 | 54 | 1.69 | Champion |
| 2. | Cortina | 32 | 21 | 5 | 6 | - | - | 193 | 108 | 85 | 47 | 1.47 | - |
| 3. | Gherdëina | 32 | 20 | 4 | 8 | - | - | 183 | 102 | 81 | 44 | 1.38 | - |
| 4. | Ritten/Renon | 32 | 19 | 2 | 11 | - | - | 177 | 148 | 29 | 40 | 1.25 | - |
| 5. | Alleghe | 32 | 15 | 1 | 16 | - | - | 147 | 153 | -6 | 31 | 0.97 | - |
| 6. | Diavoli Milano | 32 | 14 | 2 | 16 | - | - | 152 | 131 | 21 | 30 | 0.94 | - |
| 7. | Asiago | 32 | 8 | 5 | 19 | - | - | 163 | 226 | -63 | 21 | 0.66 | - |
| 8. | Valpellice | 32 | 6 | 3 | 23 | - | - | 154 | 236 | -82 | 15 | 0.47 | - |
| 9. | Bruneck/Brunico | 32 | 2 | 2 | 28 | - | - | 111 | 303 | -192 | 6 | 0.19 | - |
1977-1978 Italy Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Jim Koleff (F) | 32 | 50 | 35 | 85 | - |
| 2. | Julio Francella (F) | 27 | 29 | 39 | 68 | - |
| 3. |  Jorma Peltonen (F) | 32 | 37 | 24 | 61 | 10 |
| 4. | Dennis Giannini (F) | - | 43 | 16 | 59 | - |
| 5. | Carlo Ugolini (F) | 32 | 24 | 32 | 56 | - |
1977-1978 Italy Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jorma Valtonen (G) | - | - | - |
| 2. | Adriano Tancon (G) | - | - | - |
| 3. | Giorgio Tigliani (G) | - | - | - |
| 4. | Urban Tutzer (G) | - | - | - |
| 5. | Antonello Negri (G) | - | - | - |
IHL Serie A Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1977-1978 Italy Demographics
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IHL Serie A Games
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IHL Serie A Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Kristers Ansons (F) | Sterzing/Vipiteno | HK Mogo | ||
| Confirmed |  Jan Skok (D) | Cortina | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | Roope Reini (D) | TUTO Hockey | Cortina | ||
| Confirmed | Raphael Rödel (G) | Ritten/Renon | Fiemme | ||
| Confirmed | Tommaso Mazza (F) | Meran/Merano | Fiemme |
2026-2027 IHL Serie A Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| Cortina | Ronny De Zanna (F) |
| Ritten/Renon |  Jake Crespi (D) |
| Cortina | Brandon Fortunato (D) |
| Asiago | Andrea Miglioranzi (F) |
| Sterzing/Vipiteno | Paul Eisendle (F) |
2027-2028 IHL Serie A Free Agents
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IHL Serie A Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alleghe | 11 | 137 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 25.55 |
| 2. | Asiago | 5 | 46 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 24.50 |
| 3. | Cortina | 7 | 0 | 5'7" | 157 lbs | 29.14 |
| 4. | Gherdëina | 5 | 32 | 5'10" | 165 lbs | 23.40 |
| 5. | HC Bolzano | 20 | 110 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 26.28 |
| 6. | Meran/Merano | 1 | 0 | - | - | 19.00 |
| 7. | Milano HC | 12 | 21 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 29.10 |
| 8. | Pustertal/Val Pusteria | 22 | 64 | 5'9" | 174 lbs | 21.11 |
| 9. | Ritten/Renon | 2 | 56 | 5'9" | 176 lbs | 25.00 |
| 10. | Valpellice | 5 | 130 | 5'8" | 172 lbs | 26.00 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Elmeri Hällfors (F) | 2026-2027 | Blackburn Hawks | NIHL 1 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 6 |
| 2. | Ethan Szypula (F) | 2026-2027 | Asiago | Alps Hockey League | 14 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 10 |
| 3. | Filip Kokoska (F) | 2026-2027 | ESC Kempten | Regionalliga | 11 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 4 |
| 4. | Raphael Andergassen (F) | 2026-2027 | Kaltern/Caldaro | IHL | 9 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 4 |
| 5. | Santeri Haarala (F) | 2026-2027 | Füchse Duisburg | Oberliga | 14 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 10 |
| 6. | Nicholas Porco (F) | 2026-2027 | Asiago | Alps Hockey League | 16 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 27 |
| 7. | Jouka Juhola (F) | 2026-2027 | KuKi | II-divisioona | 8 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 0 |
| 8. | Ryan Valentini (F) | 2026-2027 | Asiago | Alps Hockey League | 11 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 4 |
| 9. | Davide Conci (F) | 2026-2027 | Sterzing/Vipiteno | Alps Hockey League | 12 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 14 |
| 10. | Adam Capannelli (F) | 2026-2027 | Ritten/Renon | Alps Hockey League | 13 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 4 |
Regular Season
IHL Serie A All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Martin Pavlu (F) | 769 | 492 | 823 | 1315 |
| 2. | Lucio Topatigh (F) | 802 | 517 | 650 | 1168 |
| 3. | Constant Priondolo (F) | 373 | 436 | 433 | 869 |
| 4. | Cary Farelli (F) | 357 | 326 | 468 | 794 |
| 5. | Santino Pellegrino (F) | 339 | 379 | 409 | 788 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lucio Topatigh (F) | 802 | 517 | 650 | 1168 |
| 2. | Martin Pavlu (F) | 769 | 492 | 823 | 1315 |
| 3. | Kim Gellert (F) | 332 | 465 | 322 | 787 |
| 4. | Constant Priondolo (F) | 373 | 436 | 433 | 869 |
| 5. | Santino Pellegrino (F) | 339 | 379 | 409 | 788 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Martin Pavlu (F) | 769 | 492 | 823 | 1315 |
| 2. | Lucio Topatigh (F) | 802 | 517 | 650 | 1168 |
| 3. | Giorgio De Bettin (F) | 803 | 230 | 475 | 705 |
| 4. | Cary Farelli (F) | 357 | 326 | 468 | 794 |
| 5. | Constant Priondolo (F) | 373 | 436 | 433 | 869 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lucio Topatigh (F) | 802 | 517 | 1168 | 1849 |
| 2. | Michele Strazzabosco (D) | 724 | 62 | 255 | 1286 |
| 3. | Georg Comploi (D) | 547 | 85 | 316 | 1090 |
| 4. | Giovanni Marchetti (D) | 677 | 86 | 386 | 968 |
| 5. | Daniele Veggiato (F) | 750 | 335 | 704 | 904 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Giorgio De Bettin (F) | 803 | 230 | 475 | 705 |
| 2. | Lucio Topatigh (F) | 802 | 517 | 650 | 1168 |
| 3. | Carlo Lorenzi (D) | 775 | 68 | 148 | 216 |
| 4. | Martin Pavlu (F) | 769 | 492 | 823 | 1315 |
| 5. | Daniele Veggiato (F) | 750 | 335 | 369 | 704 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Kent Nilsson (F) | 35 | 60 | 132 | 3.77 |
| 2. | Don McLaughlin (F) | 24 | 55 | 88 | 3.67 |
| 3. | Ron Chipperfield (F) | 84 | 175 | 307 | 3.65 |
| 4. | Dale Derkatch (F) | 64 | 92 | 226 | 3.53 |
| 5. | Christian Tanguay (F) | 24 | 35 | 84 | 3.50 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mark Napier (F) | 1989-1990 | Italy | 42 | 76 | 48 | 154 | 3.67 | 5 |
| 2. | Scott MacLeod (F) | 1989-1990 | Italy | 46 | 62 | 91 | 153 | 3.33 | 48 |
| 3. | Mark Morrison (F) | 1985-1986 | Italy | 36 | 59 | 88 | 147 | 4.08 | 30 |
| 4. | Mark Napier (F) | 1990-1991 | Italy | 46 | 53 | 91 | 144 | 3.13 | 4 |
| 5. | Bob Ginnetti (F) | 1989-1990 | Italy | 42 | 47 | 94 | 141 | 3.36 | 12 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ron Chipperfield (F) | 1982-1983 | Italy | 32 | 78 | 58 | 136 | 4.25 | 54 |
| 2. | Ron Chipperfield (F) | 1981-1982 | Italy | 30 | 78 | 50 | 128 | 4.27 | 40 |
| 3. | Mark Napier (F) | 1989-1990 | Italy | 42 | 76 | 48 | 154 | 3.67 | 5 |
| 4. | Mario Simioni (F) | 1988-1989 | Italy | 44 | 73 | 58 | 131 | 2.98 | 44 |
| 5. | Tony Fiore (F) | 1985-1986 | Italy | 34 | 72 | 57 | 129 | 3.79 | 46 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bob Ginnetti (F) | 1989-1990 | Italy | 42 | 47 | 94 | 141 | 3.36 | 12 |
| 2. | Scott MacLeod (F) | 1989-1990 | Italy | 46 | 62 | 91 | 153 | 3.33 | 48 |
| 3. | Mark Napier (F) | 1990-1991 | Italy | 46 | 53 | 91 | 144 | 3.13 | 4 |
| 4. | Mark Morrison (F) | 1985-1986 | Italy | 36 | 59 | 88 | 147 | 4.08 | 30 |
| 5. | Ron Flockhart (F) | 1989-1990 | Italy | 36 | 48 | 85 | 133 | 3.69 | 15 |
IHL Serie A All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lucio Topatigh (F) | 1998-1999 | Italy | 48 | 33 | 46 | 79 | 1.65 | 207 |
| 2. | Robert Guillet (F) | 1996-1997 | Italy | 48 | 42 | 36 | 78 | 1.63 | 172 |
| 3. |  Robert Ciglenecki (D) | 2005-2006 | Italy | 44 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.20 | 171 |
| 4. | Carmine Vani (F) | 1996-1997 | Italy | 38 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 0.71 | 165 |
| 5. | Nicholas Bilotto (D) | 2005-2006 | Italy | 47 | 11 | 27 | 38 | 0.81 | 155 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of IHL Serie A Champions
IHL Serie A Awards
- Italian Cup Champion
- Italian Supercup Champion
- Italy Best Coach
- Italy Best Defenseman
- Italy Best GAA
- Italy Best Goaltender
- Italy Best Player
- Italy Best SVS%
- Italy Champion
- Italy Most Assists
- Italy Most Assists by Defenseman
- Italy Most Goals
- Italy Most Goals by Defenseman
- Italy Most Penalized Player
- Italy Most Points
- Italy Most Points by Defenseman
- Italy2 Best Coach
- Italy2 Best Player
- Italy2 Champion
- Italy2 Most Assists
- Italy2 Most Goals
- Italy2 Most Points
- Italy3 Champion
- Serie B to Serie A Promotion