Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League SJHL 1979-1980

SJHL Team Rosters
1979-1980 Season
Prince Albert Raiders finished first in the 1979-80 SJHL standings with 91 points. Moose Jaw Canucks (89 points) and Swift Current Broncos (79 points) followed.
1979-1980 SJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prince Albert Raiders | 60 | 45 | 1 | 14 | - | - | 381 | 197 | 184 | 91 | 1.52 | Champion |
| 2. | Moose Jaw Canucks | 60 | 44 | 1 | 15 | - | - | 343 | 245 | 98 | 89 | 1.48 | Final loss |
| 3. | Swift Current Broncos | 60 | 39 | 1 | 20 | - | - | 362 | 269 | 93 | 79 | 1.32 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Estevan Bruins | 60 | 34 | 0 | 26 | - | - | 318 | 274 | 44 | 68 | 1.13 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Regina Pat Blues | 60 | 31 | 1 | 28 | - | - | 284 | 287 | -3 | 63 | 1.05 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Melville Millionaires | 60 | 29 | 1 | 30 | - | - | 295 | 322 | -27 | 59 | 0.98 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Battleford Barons | 60 | 29 | 0 | 31 | - | - | 288 | 294 | -6 | 58 | 0.97 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Weyburn Red Wings | 60 | 24 | 3 | 33 | - | - | 279 | 324 | -45 | 51 | 0.85 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Humboldt Broncos | 60 | 23 | 0 | 37 | - | - | 275 | 351 | -76 | 46 | 0.77 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Yorkton Terriers | 60 | 14 | 2 | 44 | - | - | 259 | 399 | -140 | 30 | 0.50 | Did not make playoffs |
| 11. | Saskatoon J's | 60 | 13 | 0 | 47 | - | - | 290 | 412 | -122 | 26 | 0.43 | Did not make playoffs |
1979-1980 SJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 57 | 56 | 77 | 133 | 94 | |
| 2. | 56 | 53 | 72 | 125 | 58 | |
| 3. | 54 | 63 | 53 | 116 | 124 | |
| 4. | 60 | 46 | 67 | 113 | 49 | |
| 5. | 55 | 42 | 70 | 112 | 276 |
1979-1980 SJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 | 6.73 | - | |
| 2. | 10 | 5.55 | - | |
| 3. | 27 | 4.77 | - | |
| 4. | 20 | 3.41 | - | |
| 5. | 32 | 3.15 | - |
SJHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1979-1980 SJHL Demographics
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SJHL Games
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SJHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Melfort Mustangs | Kindersley Klippers | |||
| Confirmed | Nipawin Hawks | Estevan Bruins | |||
| Confirmed | Estevan Bruins | Nipawin Hawks | |||
| Confirmed | Humboldt Broncos | Flin Flon Bombers | |||
| Confirmed | Saskatoon Blades | Warman Wolverines |
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 | 25 | 1 127 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 20.00 |
| 2. | Estevan Bruins | 29 | 1 064 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 18.33 |
| 3. | Humboldt Broncos | 33 | 1 007 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 18.57 |
| 4. | Melville Millionaires | 28 | 1 320 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 17.36 |
| 5. | Moose Jaw Canucks | 31 | 1 715 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.94 |
| 6. | Prince Albert Raiders | 33 | 1 868 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 18.64 |
| 7. | Regina Pat Blues | 37 | 1 527 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 17.93 |
| 8. | Saskatoon J's | 32 | 1 136 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 17.50 |
| 9. | Swift Current Broncos | 28 | 1 113 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 18.83 |
| 10. | Weyburn Red Wings | 28 | 1 318 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 18.90 |
| 11. | Yorkton Terriers | 26 | 963 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 17.92 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | Victoria Cougars | VIJHL | 14 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 4 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Chilliwack Jets | BCHC | 11 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 45 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | Hearst Lumberjacks | NOJHL | 12 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 14 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | County Grande Prairie WheatKings | NWJHL | 10 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 21 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | OCN Storm | KJHL | 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 2 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 4 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | Northern Manitoba Blizzard | MJHL | 13 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Swindon Wildcats | NIHL | 8 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 0 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Waywayseecappo Wolverines | MJHL | 11 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 27 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | Dryden Ice Dogs | SIJHL | 9 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 0 |
Regular Season
SJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 239 | 244 | 192 | 436 | |
| 2. | 238 | 151 | 252 | 403 | |
| 3. | 308 | 139 | 258 | 397 | |
| 4. | 232 | 161 | 225 | 386 | |
| 5. | 254 | 158 | 218 | 376 |
SJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 239 | 244 | 192 | 436 | |
| 2. | 227 | 194 | 165 | 359 | |
| 3. | 208 | 174 | 150 | 324 | |
| 4. | 211 | 171 | 172 | 343 | |
| 5. | 146 | 167 | 137 | 304 |
SJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 308 | 139 | 258 | 397 | |
| 2. | 238 | 151 | 252 | 403 | |
| 3. | 219 | 132 | 238 | 370 | |
| 4. | 232 | 161 | 225 | 386 | |
| 5. | 254 | 158 | 218 | 376 |
SJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 275 | 52 | 112 | 1362 | |
| 2. | 131 | 22 | 58 | 1339 | |
| 3. | 109 | 14 | 50 | 1221 | |
| 4. | 227 | 72 | 136 | 1212 | |
| 5. | 245 | 82 | 146 | 1165 |
SJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 477 | 10 | 23 | 33 | |
| 2. | 308 | 139 | 258 | 397 | |
| 3. | 289 | 33 | 179 | 212 | |
| 4. | 275 | 70 | 115 | 185 | |
| 5. | 275 | 52 | 60 | 112 |
SJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 | |
| 2. | 9 | 23 | 31 | 3.44 | |
| 3. | 10 | 12 | 33 | 3.30 | |
| 4. | 6 | 14 | 19 | 3.17 | |
| 5. | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
SJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1986-1987 | SJHL | 64 | 83 | 104 | 187 | 2.92 | 300 | |
| 2. | 1975-1976 | SJHL | 57 | 76 | 92 | 168 | 2.95 | 36 | |
| 3. | 1990-1991 | SJHL | 67 | 71 | 93 | 164 | 2.45 | 46 | |
| 4. | 1988-1989 | SJHL | 64 | 69 | 95 | 164 | 2.56 | 110 | |
| 5. | 1981-1982 | SJHL | 60 | 55 | 108 | 163 | 2.72 | 44 |
SJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1963-1964 | SJHL | 62 | 86 | 67 | 153 | 2.47 | 104 | |
| 2. | 1986-1987 | SJHL | 64 | 83 | 104 | 187 | 2.92 | 300 | |
| 3. | 1985-1986 | SJHL | 60 | 81 | 74 | 155 | 2.58 | 143 | |
| 4. | 1984-1985 | SJHL | 62 | 79 | 49 | 128 | 2.06 | 105 | |
| 5. | 1984-1985 | SJHL | 69 | 77 | 63 | 140 | 2.03 | 114 |
SJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1975-1976 | SJHL | 50 | 39 | 112 | 151 | 3.02 | 125 | |
| 2. | 1984-1985 | SJHL | 64 | 37 | 111 | 148 | 2.31 | 76 | |
| 3. | 1978-1979 | SJHL | - | 35 | 109 | 144 | - | - | |
| 4. | 1981-1982 | SJHL | 60 | 55 | 108 | 163 | 2.72 | 44 | |
| 5. | 1986-1987 | SJHL | 64 | 83 | 104 | 187 | 2.92 | 300 |
SJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1996-1997 | SJHL | 50 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 0.74 | 723 | |
| 2. | 1987-1988 | SJHL | 49 | 5 | 25 | 30 | - | 576 | |
| 3. | 1985-1986 | SJHL | 54 | 8 | 33 | 41 | 0.76 | 528 | |
| 4. | 2002-2003 | SJHL | 53 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.21 | 523 | |
| 5. | 1985-1986 | SJHL | 41 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 0.63 | 514 |
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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


