Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League SJHL 1978-1979
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1978-1979
1978-1979 Season
Prince Albert Raiders finished first in the 1978-79 SJHL standings with 91 points. Swift Current Broncos (81 points) and Melville Millionaires (72 points) followed.
1978-1979 SJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | TP | GF | GA | +/- | P/GP | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prince Albert Raiders | 60 | 44 | 3 | 13 | 91 | 405 | 221 | 184 | 1.52 | Champion |
| 2. | Swift Current Broncos | 60 | 40 | 1 | 19 | 81 | 333 | 212 | 121 | 1.35 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Melville Millionaires | 60 | 35 | 2 | 23 | 72 | 286 | 291 | -5 | 1.20 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Moose Jaw Canucks | 60 | 34 | 2 | 24 | 70 | 322 | 263 | 59 | 1.17 | Final loss |
| 5. | Regina Pat Blues | 60 | 32 | 2 | 26 | 66 | 355 | 312 | 43 | 1.10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Humboldt Broncos | 60 | 31 | 4 | 25 | 66 | 297 | 270 | 27 | 1.10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Weyburn Red Wings | 60 | 28 | 2 | 30 | 58 | 239 | 283 | -44 | 0.97 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Battleford Barons | 60 | 25 | 2 | 33 | 52 | 310 | 334 | -24 | 0.87 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Yorkton Terriers | 60 | 20 | 1 | 39 | 41 | 247 | 333 | -86 | 0.68 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Saskatoon J's | 60 | 17 | 0 | 43 | 34 | 240 | 388 | -148 | 0.57 | Did not make playoffs |
| 11. | Estevan Bruins | 60 | 14 | 1 | 45 | 29 | 211 | 339 | -128 | 0.48 | Did not make playoffs |
1978-1979 SJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Glen White (F) | 70 | 70 | 82 | 152 | 54 |
| 2. | Eric Ponath (F) | 59 | 63 | 71 | 134 | 144 |
| 3. | Brad Tippett (F) | 59 | 55 | 78 | 133 | 114 |
| 4. | Dave Moore (F) | 57 | 39 | 63 | 102 | 37 |
| 5. | Bill Ansell (F) | 56 | 44 | 49 | 93 | 96 |
1978-1979 SJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gary Clark (G) | 37 | - | - |
| 2. | Cleo Rowein (G) | 33 | 6.49 | - |
| 3. | Wayne Maduck (G) | 28 | 5.53 | - |
| 4. | Darren Wilcox (G) | 34 | 5.37 | - |
| 5. | Owen Felske (G) | 35 | 4.91 | - |
SJHL Stories
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1978-1979 SJHL Demographics
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SJHL Games
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SJHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Brock Evans (F) | Nipawin Hawks | Red Deer Rebels | ||
| Confirmed | Braden Hordichuk (F) | Warman Wolverines | Saskatoon Blades | ||
| Confirmed | Leo Jewitt (F) | Melville Millionaires | Nipawin Hawks | ||
| Confirmed | Mason Eggen (D) | Nipawin Hawks | Melville Millionaires | ||
| Confirmed | Carsyn Dyck (F) | Melfort Mustangs | Humboldt Broncos |
2026-2027 SJHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 SJHL Free Agents
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SJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Battlefords North Stars | 8 | 309 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 19.67 |
| 2. | Estevan Bruins | 6 | 36 | - | - | 17.00 |
| 3. | Humboldt Broncos | 12 | 57 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 19.43 |
| 4. | Melville Millionaires | 10 | 558 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 18.00 |
| 5. | Moose Jaw Canucks | 12 | 941 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.33 |
| 6. | Prince Albert Raiders | 28 | 1 512 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 18.94 |
| 7. | Regina Pat Blues | 18 | 837 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 17.93 |
| 8. | Saskatoon J's | 13 | 456 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 18.30 |
| 9. | Saskatoon Olympics | 1 | 50 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 16.00 |
| 10. | Swift Current Broncos | 8 | 158 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 19.00 |
| 11. | Weyburn Red Wings | 8 | 397 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 17.50 |
| 12. | Yorkton Terriers | 15 | 232 | 5'9" | 172 lbs | 17.67 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Spencer Chestolowski (F) | 2026-2027 | Saskatoon Royals | PJHL | 17 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 18 |
| 2. | Jack Bechard (F) | 2026-2027 | Regina Capitals | PJHL | 12 | 23 | 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 3. | Avery Lowe (F) | 2026-2027 | Victoria Cougars | VIJHL | 18 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 4 |
| 4. | Ryan McAuley (F) | 2026-2027 | Chilliwack Jets | BCHC | 17 | 20 | 12 | 32 | 57 |
| 5. | Jake Malkewich (F) | 2026-2027 | North Edmonton Red Wings | CapJHL | 14 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 47 |
| 6. | Jackson Lee (F) | 2026-2027 | County Grande Prairie WheatKings | NWJHL | 18 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 7. | Ryder Boddez (F) | 2026-2027 | Morinville Jets | CapJHL | 13 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 10 |
| 8. |  Hudson Kerr (F) | 2026-2027 | Montana State Univ. | ACHA II | 21 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 12 |
| 9. | Dylan Westmann (F) | 2026-2027 | Hearst Lumberjacks | NOJHL | 19 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 14 |
| 10. | Michael Donovan (F) | 2026-2027 | Ottawa Valley Centennials | USPHL Premier | 14 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 8 |
Regular Season
SJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Darrell Spelay (F) | 239 | 244 | 192 | 436 |
| 2. |  Greg Thomson (D) | 238 | 151 | 252 | 403 |
| 3. | Travis Clayton (F) | 308 | 139 | 258 | 397 |
| 4. | Jeff Donaldson (F) | 232 | 161 | 225 | 386 |
| 5. | Martin Smith (F) | 254 | 158 | 218 | 376 |
SJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Darrell Spelay (F) | 239 | 244 | 192 | 436 |
| 2. | Trent Kresse (F) | 227 | 194 | 165 | 359 |
| 3. | Ron Gross (F) | 208 | 174 | 150 | 324 |
| 4. | Eric Ponath (F) | 211 | 171 | 172 | 343 |
| 5. | Fran Huck (F) | 146 | 167 | 137 | 304 |
SJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Travis Clayton (F) | 308 | 139 | 258 | 397 |
| 2. | Greg Thomson (D) | 238 | 151 | 252 | 403 |
| 3. | Marc Casavant (F) | 219 | 132 | 238 | 370 |
| 4. | Jeff Donaldson (F) | 232 | 161 | 225 | 386 |
| 5. | Martin Smith (F) | 254 | 158 | 218 | 376 |
SJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Weseen (F) | 275 | 52 | 112 | 1362 |
| 2. | Grant Ottenbreit (F) | 131 | 22 | 58 | 1339 |
| 3. | Calvin Crowe (F) | 109 | 14 | 50 | 1221 |
| 4. | Travis Gould (F) | 227 | 72 | 136 | 1212 |
| 5. | Chris Morgan (F) | 245 | 82 | 146 | 1165 |
SJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Eddie Schwab (F) | 477 | 10 | 23 | 33 |
| 2. | Travis Clayton (F) | 308 | 139 | 258 | 397 |
| 3. | Doug Piper (D) | 289 | 33 | 179 | 212 |
| 4. | Trent Campbell (F) | 275 | 70 | 115 | 185 |
| 5. | Chris Weseen (F) | 275 | 52 | 60 | 112 |
SJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Antoine Lavigne (F) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 2. | Eldred Kobussen (F) | 9 | 23 | 31 | 3.44 |
| 3. | Brian Varga (F) | 10 | 12 | 33 | 3.30 |
| 4. | Norm Larson (F) | 6 | 14 | 19 | 3.17 |
| 5. | Gerald Braunberger (F) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
SJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill McDougall (F) | 1986-1987 | SJHL | 64 | 83 | 104 | 187 | 2.92 | 300 |
| 2. | Brian Propp (F) | 1975-1976 | SJHL | 57 | 76 | 92 | 168 | 2.95 | 36 |
| 3. | Devin Edgerton (F) | 1990-1991 | SJHL | 67 | 71 | 93 | 164 | 2.45 | 46 |
| 4. | Randy Olson (F) | 1988-1989 | SJHL | 64 | 69 | 95 | 164 | 2.56 | 110 |
| 5. | Dallas Gaume (F) | 1981-1982 | SJHL | 60 | 55 | 108 | 163 | 2.72 | 44 |
SJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fran Huck (F) | 1963-1964 | SJHL | 62 | 86 | 67 | 153 | 2.47 | 104 |
| 2. | Bill McDougall (F) | 1986-1987 | SJHL | 64 | 83 | 104 | 187 | 2.92 | 300 |
| 3. | Adrian Sakundiak (F) | 1985-1986 | SJHL | 60 | 81 | 74 | 155 | 2.58 | 143 |
| 4. | Sheldon Gorski (F) | 1984-1985 | SJHL | 62 | 79 | 49 | 128 | 2.06 | 105 |
| 5. | Trent Kresse (F) | 1984-1985 | SJHL | 69 | 77 | 63 | 140 | 2.03 | 114 |
SJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kelly Dean (F) | 1975-1976 | SJHL | 50 | 39 | 112 | 151 | 3.02 | 125 |
| 2. | Scott Kruger (F) | 1984-1985 | SJHL | 64 | 37 | 111 | 148 | 2.31 | 76 |
| 3. | Duane Flockhart (F) | 1978-1979 | SJHL | - | 35 | 109 | 144 | - | - |
| 4. | Dallas Gaume (F) | 1981-1982 | SJHL | 60 | 55 | 108 | 163 | 2.72 | 44 |
| 5. | Bill McDougall (F) | 1986-1987 | SJHL | 64 | 83 | 104 | 187 | 2.92 | 300 |
SJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Calvin Crowe (F) | 1996-1997 | SJHL | 50 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 0.74 | 723 |
| 2. | Derrick MacPherson (D) | 1987-1988 | SJHL | 49 | 5 | 25 | 30 | - | 576 |
| 3. | Mark Lambert (F) | 1985-1986 | SJHL | 54 | 8 | 33 | 41 | 0.76 | 528 |
| 4. | Andrew Katzberg (F) | 2002-2003 | SJHL | 53 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.21 | 523 |
| 5. | Chris Mantyka (F) | 1985-1986 | SJHL | 41 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 0.63 | 514 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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List of SJHL Champions
SJHL Awards
- SJHL All-Rookie Team
- SJHL Best GAA
- SJHL Best SVS%
- SJHL Champion
- SJHL Coach of the Year
- SJHL Defenseman of the Year
- SJHL First All-Star Team
- SJHL Forward of the Year
- SJHL Goaltender of the Year
- SJHL Most Assists
- SJHL Most Goals
- SJHL Most Penalized Player
- SJHL Most Points
- SJHL Most Points by Defenseman
- SJHL Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year
- SJHL Most Valuable Player
- SJHL Player of the Year
- SJHL Playoff MVP
- SJHL Rookie of the Year
- SJHL Second All-Star Team