Northern Northern 1979-1980
1979-1980
1979-1980 Season
Murrayfield Racers finished first in the 1979-80 Northern standings with 31 points. Billingham Bombers (29 points) and Whitley Warriors (15 points) followed.
1979-1980 Northern Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Murrayfield Racers | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 149 | 47 | 102 | 31 | 1.94 | Champion |
| 2. | Billingham Bombers | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 162 | 66 | 96 | 29 | 1.81 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Whitley Warriors | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | - | - | 86 | 90 | -4 | 15 | 0.94 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Glasgow Dynamos | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | - | - | 80 | 93 | -13 | 15 | 0.94 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Fife Flyers | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | - | - | 94 | 100 | -6 | 13 | 0.81 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Durham Wasps | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 83 | 106 | -23 | 11 | 0.69 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Aviemore Blackhawks | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | - | - | 88 | 120 | -32 | 11 | 0.69 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Crowtree Chiefs | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | - | - | 78 | 126 | -48 | 10 | 0.63 | Did not make playoffs |
| 9. | Ayr Bruins | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | - | - | 77 | 149 | -72 | 9 | 0.56 | Did not make playoffs |
1979-1980 Northern Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Terry Matthews (F) | 25 | 40 | 65 | 105 | 12 |
| 2. |  Paul Mitchell (F) | 16 | 44 | 34 | 78 | - |
| 3. | Brian Cadman (F) | 16 | 27 | 45 | 72 | - |
| 4. |  Derek Reilly (F) | 34 | 32 | 25 | 57 | 6 |
| 5. | Alfie Miller (F) | 22 | 25 | 26 | 51 | 2 |
1979-1980 Northern Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Martin White (G) | 20 | 6.08 | - |
1979-1980 Northern Demographics
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Northern Games
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Northern Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aviemore Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 26.00 |
| 2. | Ayr Raiders | 1 | 63 | 5'6" | 137 lbs | 35.00 |
| 3. | Billingham Stars | 6 | 815 | 5'8" | 159 lbs | 32.00 |
| 4. | Fife Flyers | 2 | 118 | 5'9" | 152 lbs | 22.50 |
| 5. | Glasgow Eagles | 10 | 32 | 5'9" | 165 lbs | 22.40 |
| 6. | Murrayfield Racers | 11 | 637 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 26.82 |
| 7. | Sunderland Chiefs | 2 | 167 | - | - | 33.00 |
| 8. | Whitley Warriors | 4 | 456 | 5'7" | 163 lbs | 27.75 |
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 |
