Ontario Major Junior Hockey League OHL 1978-1979
League naming history:- 1980 - currentOHL (Ontario Hockey League)
- 1974 - 1980OMJHL (Ontario Major Junior Hockey League)
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OHL Team Rosters
- Barrie Colts
- Brampton Steelheads
- Brantford Bulldogs
Erie Otters- Flint Firebirds
- Guelph Storm
- Kingston Frontenacs
- Kitchener Rangers
- London Knights
- Niagara IceDogs
- North Bay Battalion
- Oshawa Generals
- Ottawa 67's
- Owen Sound Attack
- Peterborough Petes
- Saginaw Spirit
- Sarnia Sting
- Soo Greyhounds
- Sudbury Wolves
- Windsor Spitfires
1978-1979
1978-1979 Season
Peterborough Petes finished first in the 1978-79 OMJHL standings with 95 points. Niagara Falls Flyers (90 points) and Sudbury Wolves (81 points) followed.
1978-1979 OMJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peterborough Petes | 68 | 46 | 3 | 19 | - | - | 341 | 245 | 96 | 95 | 1.40 | Champion |
| 2. | Niagara Falls Flyers | 68 | 43 | 4 | 21 | - | - | 361 | 243 | 118 | 90 | 1.32 | Final loss |
| 3. | Sudbury Wolves | 68 | 40 | 1 | 27 | - | - | 397 | 361 | 36 | 81 | 1.19 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | London Knights | 68 | 37 | 2 | 29 | - | - | 310 | 287 | 23 | 76 | 1.12 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Oshawa Generals | 68 | 37 | 1 | 30 | - | - | 367 | 326 | 41 | 75 | 1.10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Windsor Spitfires | 68 | 32 | 1 | 35 | - | - | 323 | 322 | 1 | 65 | 0.96 | Semifinal loss |
| 7. | Kitchener Rangers | 68 | 29 | 4 | 35 | - | - | 316 | 356 | -40 | 62 | 0.91 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Ottawa 67's | 68 | 30 | 0 | 38 | - | - | 319 | 344 | -25 | 60 | 0.88 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Kingston Canadians | 68 | 26 | 4 | 38 | - | - | 265 | 306 | -41 | 56 | 0.82 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 10. | Toronto Marlboros | 68 | 27 | 1 | 40 | - | - | 308 | 351 | -43 | 55 | 0.81 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 11. | Soo Greyhounds | 68 | 26 | 0 | 42 | - | - | 317 | 415 | -98 | 52 | 0.76 | Did not make playoffs |
| 12. | Brantford Alexanders | 68 | 23 | 3 | 42 | - | - | 281 | 349 | -68 | 49 | 0.72 | Did not make playoffs |
1978-1979 OMJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Foligno (F) | 68 | 65 | 85 | 150 | 98 |
| 2. | Tom McCarthy (F) | 63 | 69 | 75 | 144 | 98 |
| 3. | Arthur Rutland (F) | 65 | 59 | 80 | 139 | 82 |
| 4. | Brian Gualazzi (F) | 68 | 74 | 60 | 134 | 42 |
| 5. | Paul Reinhart (D) | 66 | 51 | 78 | 129 | 57 |
1978-1979 OMJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jay O'Connor (G) | 50 | - | - |
| 2. | Dave Jennings (G) | 39 | - | - |
| 3. | Bob Ferguson (G) | 14 | - | - |
| 4. | Jeff Wilson (G) | 10 | 6.94 | - |
| 5. | Marc D'Amour (G) | 30 | 5.96 | - |
OHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1978-1979 OMJHL Demographics
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OHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sarnia Sting |  London Knights | - | |
 Oshawa Generals |  Kitchener Rangers | 1 - 2 | |
 Saginaw Spirit |  Owen Sound Attack | 1 - 2 | |
 Guelph Storm |  Sudbury Wolves | 5 - 2 | |
 North Bay Battalion |  Niagara IceDogs | 4 - 5 |
OHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Cole Zurawski (F) | Owen Sound Attack | Kingston Frontenacs | ||
| Confirmed | Ethan Armstrong (D) | Barrie Colts | Vancouver Giants | ||
| Confirmed | Connor Haffner (G) | Niagara IceDogs | Univ. of Vermont | ||
| Confirmed | Aiden Kelly (F) | Brantford Bulldogs | Univ. of Wisconsin | ||
| Confirmed | Luc Plante (F) | Erie Otters | Youngstown Phantoms |
OHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brantford Alexanders | 26 | 2 031 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 18.85 |
| 2. | Kingston Frontenacs | 26 | 1 992 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.77 |
| 3. | Kitchener Rangers | 25 | 2 675 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.68 |
| 4. | London Knights | 22 | 2 390 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 18.91 |
| 5. | Niagara Falls Flyers | 21 | 2 205 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 18.86 |
| 6. | Oshawa Generals | 21 | 2 065 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 18.90 |
| 7. | Ottawa 67's | 24 | 2 227 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 18.86 |
| 8. | Peterborough Petes | 22 | 4 286 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 18.73 |
| 9. | Soo Greyhounds | 33 | 2 441 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.76 |
| 10. | Sudbury Wolves | 27 | 2 128 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 18.31 |
| 11. | Toronto Marlboros | 23 | 2 362 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 18.52 |
| 12. | Windsor Spitfires | 27 | 2 190 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 19.04 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Landon Jackman (F) | 2026-2027 | CarShield AAA 18U | 18U AAA | 16 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 6 |
| 2. | Diego Da Silva (F) | 2026-2027 | Orangeville Blitz | GMHL | 12 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 65 |
| 3. |  William Wallén (F) | 2026-2027 | Tre Kannor | IAHL | 5 | 20 | 13 | 33 | - |
| 4. | Briir Long (F) | 2026-2027 | Cobourg Cougars | OJHL | 13 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 4 |
| 5. | Landon Marleau (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 16 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 4 |
| 6. | Thomas Kuipers (F) | 2026-2027 | Frankford Huskies | PJCHL | 12 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 14 |
| 7. | Ty Daniels (F) | 2026-2027 | Burlington Cougars | OJHL | 11 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 10 |
| 8. | Jaden Flora (F) | 2026-2027 | Niagara Falls Canucks | OJHL | 19 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 2 |
| 9. | Dylan Richter (F) | 2026-2027 | Chatham Maroons | GOJHL | 12 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 2 |
| 10. | Carson Hall (F) | 2026-2027 | Toronto Patriots | OJHL | 14 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 22 |
Regular Season
OHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stan Drulia (F) | 296 | 198 | 280 | 478 |
| 2. | Wayne Groulx (F) | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 |
| 3. | Bill Bowler (F) | 250 | 149 | 318 | 467 |
| 4. | Trevor Gallant (F) | 307 | 156 | 286 | 442 |
| 5. | Ron Handy (F) | 236 | 193 | 247 | 440 |
OHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Tavares (F) | 247 | 215 | 218 | 433 |
| 2. | Stan Drulia (F) | 296 | 198 | 280 | 478 |
| 3. | Ron Handy (F) | 236 | 193 | 247 | 440 |
| 4. | Wayne Groulx (F) | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 |
| 5. | Bryan Cameron (F) | 318 | 184 | 140 | 324 |
OHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Bowler (F) | 250 | 149 | 318 | 467 |
| 2. | Brett Seguin (F) | 238 | 102 | 303 | 405 |
| 3. | Wayne Groulx (F) | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 |
| 4. | Trevor Gallant (F) | 307 | 156 | 286 | 442 |
| 5. | Keli Corpse (F) | 265 | 135 | 285 | 420 |
OHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Moher (F) | 162 | 34 | 88 | 1114 |
| 2. | Adam Keefe (F) | 294 | 47 | 119 | 975 |
| 3. | Lance Galbraith (F) | 297 | 85 | 209 | 960 |
| 4. | Danny Bois (F) | 236 | 70 | 138 | 913 |
| 5. | Adam Spylo (F) | 188 | 40 | 95 | 913 |
OHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kristoff Kontos (F) | 337 | 70 | 126 | 196 |
| 2. | Cory Tanaka (F) | 337 | 55 | 116 | 171 |
| 3. | Ethan Miedema (F) | 335 | 100 | 135 | 235 |
| 4. | Charlie Sarault (F) | 334 | 61 | 197 | 258 |
| 5. | Garrett Hooey (F) | 333 | 71 | 81 | 152 |
OHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 67 | 70 | 185 | 2.76 |
| 2. | Patrick Kane (F) | 58 | 62 | 145 | 2.50 |
| 3. | Jim Fox (F) | 164 | 146 | 396 | 2.41 |
| 4. | Bruce Boudreau (F) | 69 | 68 | 165 | 2.39 |
| 5. |  Igor Chernyshov (F) | 23 | 19 | 55 | 2.39 |
OHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Smith (F) | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 61 | 69 | 123 | 192 | 3.15 | 44 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 64 | 70 | 112 | 182 | 2.84 | 14 |
| 3. | Doug Gilmour (F) | 1982-1983 | OHL | 68 | 70 | 107 | 177 | 2.60 | 62 |
| 4. | Mike Kaszycki (F) | 1975-1976 | OMJHL | 66 | 51 | 119 | 170 | 2.58 | 38 |
| 5. | Jim Fox (F) | 1979-1980 | OMJHL | 52 | 65 | 101 | 166 | 3.19 | 30 |
OHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ernie Godden (F) | 1980-1981 | OHL | 68 | 87 | 66 | 153 | 2.25 | 185 |
| 2. | Peter John Lee (F) | 1975-1976 | OMJHL | 66 | 81 | 80 | 161 | 2.44 | 59 |
| 3. | Tony Tanti (F) | 1980-1981 | OHL | 67 | 81 | 69 | 150 | 2.24 | 197 |
| 4. | Ray Sheppard (F) | 1985-1986 | OHL | 63 | 81 | 61 | 142 | 2.25 | 25 |
| 5. | Steve Gatzos (F) | 1980-1981 | OHL | 68 | 78 | 50 | 128 | 1.88 | 114 |
OHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Smith (F) | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 61 | 69 | 123 | 192 | 3.15 | 44 |
| 2. | Mike Kaszycki (F) | 1975-1976 | OMJHL | 66 | 51 | 119 | 170 | 2.58 | 38 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 64 | 70 | 112 | 182 | 2.84 | 14 |
| 4. | John Goodwin (F) | 1980-1981 | OHL | 68 | 56 | 110 | 166 | 2.44 | 42 |
| 5. | Bryan Fogarty (D) | 1988-1989 | OHL | 60 | 47 | 108 | 155 | 2.58 | 88 |
OHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Barnes (F) | 1998-1999 | OHL | 63 | 29 | 28 | 57 | 0.90 | 399 |
| 2. | Mike Moher (F) | 1981-1982 | OHL | 43 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 0.63 | 384 |
| 3. | Brian Gustafson (F) | 1977-1978 | OMJHL | 54 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0.31 | 382 |
| 4. | Mike Moher (F) | 1980-1981 | OHL | 51 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 0.43 | 372 |
| 5. | Peter Luksa (D) | 1976-1977 | OMJHL | 56 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.18 | 363 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
- 8136 players
- 881 players
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List of OHL Champions
OHL Awards
- OHA-Jr. First All-Star Team
- OHL All-Star Game
- OHL Best GAA
- OHL Best Plus/Minus
- OHL Best Rookie GAA (Dinty Moore Trophy)
- OHL Best SVS%
- OHL Champion
- OHL Coach of the Year (Matt Leyden Trophy)
- OHL Commitment Award (Mickey Renaud Captains Trophy)
- OHL First All-Rookie Team
- OHL First All-Star Team
- OHL General Manager of the Year (Jim Gregory Trophy)
- OHL Goaltender of the Year
- OHL Humanitarian of the Year (Dan Snyder Trophy)
- OHL Lowest Team GAA (Dave Pinkney Trophy)
- OHL Most Assists
- OHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- OHL Most Assists by Rookie
- OHL Most Goals
- OHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- OHL Most Goals by Rookie
- OHL Most Outstanding Defenseman (Max Kaminsky Trophy)
- OHL Most Outstanding Player (Red Tilson Trophy)
- OHL Most Penalized Player
- OHL Most Points (Eddie Powers Trophy)
- OHL Most Points by Defenseman
- OHL Most Points by Rookie
- OHL Most Sportsmanlike Player (William Hanley Trophy)
- OHL Overage Player of the Year (Leo Lalonde Trophy)
- OHL Playoffs Most Assists
- OHL Playoffs Most Goals
- OHL Playoffs Most Points
- OHL Playoffs MVP (Wayne Gretzky 99 Award)
- OHL Rookie of the Year (Emms Family Award)
- OHL Scholastic Player of the Year (Bobby Smith Trophy)
- OHL Second All-Rookie Team
- OHL Second All-Star Team
- OHL Third All-Star Team
- OHL Top Academic High School Player (Ivan Tennant Award)
- OHL Top Academic Univ/College Player (Roger Neilson Award)
- OHL Top Scoring Right Winger (Jim Mahon Trophy)
- OMJHL Champion