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1978-1979
1978-1979 Season
Brandon Wheat Kings, Peterborough Petes and Trois-Rivières Draveurs finished level at the top of the 1978-79 Memorial Cup standings with 4 points.
1978-1979 Memorial Cup Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brandon Wheat Kings | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1.00 | Final loss |
| 2. | Peterborough Petes | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 15 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1.00 | Champion |
| 3. | Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 11 | 13 | -2 | 4 | 1.00 | Did not make playoffs |
1978-1979 Memorial Cup Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Propp (F) | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 |
| 2. | Ray Allison (F) | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
| 3. | Laurie Boschman (F) | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| 4. | Terry Bovair (F) | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 5. | Tim Trimper (F) | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
1978-1979 Memorial Cup Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bart Hunter (G) | 3 | 1.66 | .954 |
| 2. | Jacques Cloutier (G) | 4 | 3.25 | .914 |
| 3. | Ken Ellacott (G) | 5 | 3.17 | .887 |
| 4. | Rick Knickle (G) | 2 | 5.37 | .863 |
Memorial Cup Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1978-1979 Memorial Cup Demographics
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Memorial Cup Games
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Memorial Cup Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Michal Hartl (F) | HC Kometa Brno | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | ||
| Confirmed |  Owen McHale (F) | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | ||
| Confirmed | Josh Banini (G) | Kelowna Rockets | Dubuque Fighting Saints | ||
| Confirmed | Raphaël Précourt (G) | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | Victoriaville Tigres | ||
| Confirmed | Dominik Drábek (F) | Penticton Vees | Everett Silvertips |
2026-2027 Memorial Cup Free Agents
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2027-2028 Memorial Cup Free Agents
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Memorial Cup Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brandon Wheat Kings | 20 | 177 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 19.05 |
| 2. | Peterborough Petes | 18 | 278 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 18.94 |
| 3. | Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 20 | 206 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 19.30 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maxime Lafond (F) | 2026-2027 | Longueuil Collège-Français | QJHL | 16 | 16 | 25 | 41 | 12 |
| 2. |  Leon Draisaitl (F) | 2026-2027 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 16 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 0 |
| 3. | Nathan MacKinnon (F) | 2026-2027 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 16 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 12 |
| 4. | Samuel Asselin (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Sierre | SL | 13 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 6 |
| 5. | Justin Kirsch (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 14 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 0 |
| 6. | Thomas Desruisseaux (F) | 2026-2027 | Victoriaville Tigres | QMJHL | 16 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 10 |
| 7. | Nate Schnarr (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Ambrì-Piotta | NL | 18 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 4 |
| 8. | Joshua Lawrence (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Olimpija Ljubljana | ICEHL | 17 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 4 |
| 9. | Nathan Lecompte (F) | 2026-2027 | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | QMJHL | 15 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 10 |
| 10. | Graham Knott (F) | 2026-2027 | Black Wings Linz | ICEHL | 17 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 12 |
Regular Season
Memorial Cup All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Butch Paul (F) | 60 | 43 | 49 | 92 |
| 2. | Doug McPhee (F) | 42 | 50 | 32 | 82 |
| 3. | Gilbert Perreault (F) | 39 | 35 | 42 | 77 |
| 4. | Bill Hicke (F) | 50 | 34 | 39 | 73 |
| 5. | Bert Hirschfeld (F) | 30 | 39 | 31 | 70 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Butch Keeling (F) | 24 | 52 | 14 | 66 |
| 2. | Doug McPhee (F) | 42 | 50 | 32 | 82 |
| 3. | Billy Burch (F) | 13 | 47 | 16 | 63 |
| 4. | Butch Paul (F) | 60 | 43 | 49 | 92 |
| 5. | Charlie Conacher (F) | 26 | 43 | 11 | 54 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Butch Paul (F) | 60 | 43 | 49 | 92 |
| 2. | Bob Falkenberg (D) | 78 | 24 | 44 | 68 |
| 3. | Al Hamilton (D) | 58 | 17 | 43 | 60 |
| 4. | Gilbert Perreault (F) | 39 | 35 | 42 | 77 |
| 5. | Fraser Rice (F) | 48 | 29 | 40 | 69 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Burega (D) | 44 | 4 | 10 | 120 |
| 2. | Wayne Muloin (D) | 53 | 3 | 21 | 111 |
| 3. | Murray Balfour (F) | 37 | 21 | 39 | 104 |
| 4. | Jim Harrison (F) | 33 | 31 | 55 | 103 |
| 5. | Andre Champagne (F) | 27 | 20 | 44 | 97 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bob Falkenberg (D) | 78 | 24 | 44 | 68 |
| 2. | Ron Anderson (F) | 73 | 31 | 35 | 66 |
| 3. | Butch Paul (F) | 60 | 43 | 49 | 92 |
| 4. | Al Hamilton (D) | 58 | 17 | 43 | 60 |
| 5. | Glen Sather (F) | 58 | 22 | 35 | 57 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Travis Brigley (F) | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7.00 |
| 2. | Harry Oliver (F) | 2 | 7 | 11 | 5.50 |
| 3. | Billy Burch (F) | 13 | 47 | 63 | 4.85 |
| 4. | Jack Aggett (F) | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4.50 |
| 5. | Howie Morenz (F) | 13 | 38 | 56 | 4.31 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Billy Burch (F) | 1919-1920 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 47 | 16 | 63 | 4.85 | - |
| 2. | Howie Morenz (F) | 1920-1921 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 38 | 18 | 56 | 4.31 | - |
| 3. | Gus Giesebrecht (F) | 1935-1936 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 25 | 26 | 51 | 3.92 | 2 |
| 4. | Butch Keeling (F) | 1923-1924 | Memorial Cup | 15 | 37 | 9 | 46 | 3.07 | - |
| 5. | Les Douglas (F) | 1937-1938 | Memorial Cup | 12 | 27 | 18 | 45 | 3.75 | 8 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Billy Burch (F) | 1919-1920 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 47 | 16 | 63 | 4.85 | - |
| 2. | Howie Morenz (F) | 1920-1921 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 38 | 18 | 56 | 4.31 | - |
| 3. | Tex White (F) | 1919-1920 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 38 | 4 | 42 | 3.23 | - |
| 4. | Butch Keeling (F) | 1923-1924 | Memorial Cup | 15 | 37 | 9 | 46 | 3.07 | - |
| 5. | Frank Carson (F) | 1920-1921 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 33 | 10 | 43 | 3.31 | - |
Memorial Cup All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ken Laufman (F) | 1951-1952 | Memorial Cup | 12 | 8 | 29 | 37 | 3.08 | 12 |
| 2. | Wayne Cashman (F) | 1965-1966 | Memorial Cup | 14 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 2.64 | 51 |
| 3. | Gus Giesebrecht (F) | 1935-1936 | Memorial Cup | 13 | 25 | 26 | 51 | 3.92 | 2 |
| 4. | Butch Paul (F) | 1963-1964 | Memorial Cup | 19 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 2.26 | 18 |
| 5. | Rudy Migay (F) | 1947-1948 | Memorial Cup | 17 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 2.18 | 16 |
Memorial Cup All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Sanderson (F) | 1965-1966 | Memorial Cup | 11 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 1.18 | 78 |
| 2. | Gerry Hart (D) | 1966-1967 | Memorial Cup | 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.45 | 71 |
| 3. | Ronnie Stern (F) | 1986-1987 | Memorial Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 | 69 |
| 4. | Pierre Guité (F) | 1970-1971 | Memorial Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.20 | 69 |
| 5. | Bryan Bennett (F) | 1964-1965 | Memorial Cup | 21 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0.67 | 67 |
