Northern Northern 1978-1979
1978-1979
1978-1979 Season
Murrayfield Racers finished first in the 1978-79 Northern standings with 23 points. Fife Flyers (20 points) and Whitley Warriors (13 points) followed.
1978-1979 Northern Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Murrayfield Racers | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 104 | 34 | 70 | 23 | 1.92 | Champion |
| 2. | Fife Flyers | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 89 | 56 | 33 | 20 | 1.67 | Final loss |
| 3. | Whitley Warriors | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | - | 85 | 65 | 20 | 13 | 1.08 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Billingham Bombers | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 79 | 76 | 3 | 11 | 0.92 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Glasgow Dynamos | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 52 | 82 | -30 | 11 | 0.92 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Ayr Bruins | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 49 | 104 | -55 | 3 | 0.25 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Durham Wasps | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 36 | 77 | -41 | 3 | 0.25 | Did not make playoffs |
1978-1979 Northern Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Alfie Miller (F) | 24 | 21 | 39 | 60 | 6 |
| 2. | Terry Matthews (F) | 18 | 32 | 23 | 55 | 28 |
| 3. |  Gordon Latto (D) | 12 | 16 | 22 | 38 | - |
| 4. | Paul Whitehouse (F) | 12 | 24 | 10 | 34 | - |
| 5. | Derek Reilly (F) | 12 | 21 | 13 | 34 | - |
1978-1979 Northern Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Pullar (G) | 9 | 2.52 | .917 |
| 2. | Martin White (G) | 19 | 5.11 | - |
1978-1979 Northern Demographics
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Northern Games
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Northern Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ayr Raiders | 1 | 26 | - | - | 22.00 |
| 2. | Billingham Stars | 4 | 577 | 5'9" | 159 lbs | 35.00 |
| 3. | Fife Flyers | 18 | 399 | 5'8" | 146 lbs | 28.30 |
| 4. | Glasgow Eagles | 12 | 0 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 24.14 |
| 5. | Murrayfield Racers | 10 | 881 | 5'9" | 170 lbs | 25.80 |
| 6. | Whitley Warriors | 6 | 461 | 5'8" | 170 lbs | 26.33 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jordan Leyden (F) | 2026-2027 | Aberdeen Lynx | SNL | 9 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 4 |
| 2. | Joe Lynch (F) | 2026-2027 | Edinburgh Capitals | SNL | 5 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 |
| 3. | Alex Parry (F) | 2026-2027 | Widnes Wild | NIHL 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
| 4. | Michael Elder (F) | 2026-2027 | Billingham Stars | NIHL 1 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 6 |
| 5. | Scott Jamieson (F) | 2026-2027 | Edinburgh Capitals | SNL | 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
| 6. | Conor Duncan (F) | 2026-2027 | Aberdeen Lynx | SNL | 8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
| 7. |  Joel Gautschi (F) | 2026-2027 | Edinburgh Capitals | SNL | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 8. | James Moss (F) | 2026-2027 | Billingham Stars | NIHL 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| 9. | Ross Murray (F) | 2026-2027 | Solway Sharks SNL | SNL | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 10. | Ryan A. Campbell (F) | 2026-2027 | Paisley Pirates | SNL | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
Regular Season
Northern All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Reilly (F) | 423 | 810 | 349 | 1159 |
| 2. | Terry Matthews (F) | 288 | 521 | 403 | 924 |
| 3. | Alfie Miller (F) | 245 | 289 | 311 | 600 |
| 4. | Gordon Latto (D) | 161 | 156 | 192 | 348 |
| 5. | Kenny Matthews (F) | 175 | 146 | 140 | 286 |
Northern All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Reilly (F) | 423 | 810 | 349 | 1159 |
| 2. | Terry Matthews (F) | 288 | 521 | 403 | 924 |
| 3. | Alfie Miller (F) | 245 | 289 | 311 | 600 |
| 4. | Billy Miller (F) | 90 | 175 | 70 | 245 |
| 5. | Gordon Latto (D) | 161 | 156 | 192 | 348 |
Northern All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Terry Matthews (F) | 288 | 521 | 403 | 924 |
| 2. | Derek Reilly (F) | 423 | 810 | 349 | 1159 |
| 3. | Alfie Miller (F) | 245 | 289 | 311 | 600 |
| 4. | Gordon Latto (D) | 161 | 156 | 192 | 348 |
| 5. | Kenny Matthews (F) | 175 | 146 | 140 | 286 |
Northern All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kenny Matthews (F) | 175 | 146 | 286 | 602 |
| 2. | Derek Reilly (F) | 423 | 810 | 1159 | 357 |
| 3. | Terry Matthews (F) | 288 | 521 | 924 | 314 |
| 4. | Liam Greig (F) | 60 | 28 | 76 | 220 |
| 5. | Frazer Goldie (D) | 83 | 16 | 39 | 216 |
Northern All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Reilly (F) | 423 | 810 | 349 | 1159 |
| 2. | Terry Matthews (F) | 288 | 521 | 403 | 924 |
| 3. | Alfie Miller (F) | 245 | 289 | 311 | 600 |
| 4. | Keith Havery (D) | 191 | 105 | 70 | 175 |
| 5. | Kenny Matthews (F) | 175 | 146 | 140 | 286 |
Northern All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Roy Halpin (F) | 14 | 53 | 85 | 6.07 |
| 2. | Paul Mitchell (F) | 16 | 44 | 78 | 4.88 |
| 3. | Brian Cadman (F) | 18 | 30 | 78 | 4.33 |
| 4. | Kevin O'Neill (F) | 12 | 21 | 37 | 3.08 |
| 5. |  Jim Lynch (F) | 42 | 53 | 129 | 3.07 |
Northern All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Terry Matthews (F) | 1971-1972 | Northern | 29 | 74 | 55 | 129 | 4.45 | 42 |
| 2. | Ted Phillips (F) | 1980-1981 | Northern | 28 | 67 | 60 | 127 | 4.54 | 90 |
| 3. | Gordon Latto (D) | 1976-1977 | Northern | 38 | 59 | 65 | 124 | 3.26 | 44 |
| 4. |  Pavol Melichercik (F) | 2008-2009 | Northern | 49 | 55 | 62 | 117 | 2.39 | 52 |
| 5. | Derek Reilly (F) | 1971-1972 | Northern | 33 | 80 | 30 | 110 | 3.33 | 53 |
Northern All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Reilly (F) | 1971-1972 | Northern | 33 | 80 | 30 | 110 | 3.33 | 53 |
| 2. | Derek Reilly (F) | 1975-1976 | Northern | 27 | 78 | 27 | 105 | 3.89 | 30 |
| 3. | Terry Matthews (F) | 1971-1972 | Northern | 29 | 74 | 55 | 129 | 4.45 | 42 |
| 4. | Derek Reilly (F) | 1970-1971 | Northern | 31 | 73 | 28 | 101 | 3.26 | 33 |
| 5. | Ted Phillips (F) | 1980-1981 | Northern | 28 | 67 | 60 | 127 | 4.54 | 90 |
Northern All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gordon Latto (D) | 1976-1977 | Northern | 38 | 59 | 65 | 124 | 3.26 | 44 |
| 2. | Terry Matthews (F) | 1979-1980 | Northern | 25 | 40 | 65 | 105 | 4.20 | 12 |
| 3. | Pavol Melichercik (F) | 2008-2009 | Northern | 49 | 55 | 62 | 117 | 2.39 | 52 |
| 4. | Jim Lynch (F) | 1980-1981 | Northern | 30 | 38 | 62 | 100 | 3.33 | 113 |
| 5. | Ted Phillips (F) | 1980-1981 | Northern | 28 | 67 | 60 | 127 | 4.54 | 90 |
Northern All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Frazer Goldie (D) | 2008-2009 | Northern | 43 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0.37 | 121 |
| 2. | Colin Campbell (D) | 1980-1981 | Northern | 25 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 1.04 | 118 |
| 3. | Randy McLinchey (D) | 1980-1981 | Northern | 21 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 1.43 | 117 |
| 4. | Jim Lynch (F) | 1980-1981 | Northern | 30 | 38 | 62 | 100 | 3.33 | 113 |
| 5. | Juraj Senko (D) | 2009-2010 | Northern | 38 | 22 | 43 | 65 | 1.71 | 106 |
