Western Ontario Junior B Hockey League WOHL 1978-1979
1978-1979
1978-1979 Season
Windsor Royals finished first in the 1978-79 WOHL standings with 66 points. Strathroy Blades (61 points) and Petrolia Jets (58 points) followed.
1978-1979 WOHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Windsor Royals | 42 | 31 | 4 | 7 | - | - | 314 | 172 | 142 | 66 | 1.57 | Champion |
| 2. | Strathroy Blades | 42 | 29 | 3 | 10 | - | - | 286 | 188 | 98 | 61 | 1.45 | Final loss |
| 3. | Petrolia Jets | 42 | 27 | 4 | 11 | - | - | 295 | 199 | 96 | 58 | 1.38 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | Sarnia Bees | 42 | 20 | 4 | 18 | - | - | 242 | 266 | -24 | 44 | 1.05 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | London Diamonds | 42 | 19 | 5 | 18 | - | - | 227 | 213 | 14 | 43 | 1.02 | Semifinal loss |
| 6. | Chatham Jr. Maroons | 42 | 15 | 7 | 20 | - | - | 210 | 226 | -16 | 37 | 0.88 | Semifinal loss |
| 7. | St. Marys Lincolns | 42 | 8 | 3 | 31 | - | - | 167 | 298 | -131 | 19 | 0.45 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | St. Thomas Colonels | 42 | 3 | 2 | 37 | - | - | 148 | 330 | -182 | 8 | 0.19 | Did not make playoffs |
1978-1979 WOHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ron Mackay (F) | 42 | 42 | 68 | 110 | 23 |
| 2. | Neil Jeffrey (F) | 42 | 35 | 60 | 95 | 75 |
| 3. | Andy Nesbitt (F) | 42 | 41 | 50 | 91 | 53 |
| 4. | Dave Simpson (F) | 41 | 47 | 38 | 85 | 66 |
| 5. | Bill Brown (F) | 40 | 43 | 40 | 83 | 117 |
1978-1979 WOHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gerry Fink (G) | - | - | - |
| 2. | Bobby Chittle (G) | - | - | - |
| 3. | Jamie Wilson (G) | - | - | - |
| 4. | Scott McNair (G) | - | - | - |
| 5. | Fred Hodgins (G) | - | - | - |
1978-1979 WOHL Demographics
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WOHL Games
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
WOHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chatham Maroons | 8 | 71 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 19.40 |
| 2. | Komoka Kings | 7 | 126 | 6'0" | 205 lbs | 18.50 |
| 3. | LaSalle Vipers | 21 | 154 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 18.50 |
| 4. | London Nationals | 5 | 41 | 5'11" | 172 lbs | 18.33 |
| 5. | Sarnia Legionnaires | 13 | 66 | 5'9" | 174 lbs | 18.60 |
| 6. | St. Marys Lincolns | 3 | 39 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.00 |
| 7. | St. Thomas Stars | 1 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 8. | Strathroy Rockets | 13 | 132 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 18.00 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Christopher Bodó (F) | 2026-2027 | Gyergyói HK | Erste Liga | 11 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| 2. | Harrison Reed (F) | 2026-2027 | TecArt Black Dragons Erfurt | Oberliga | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| 3. | Greg McKegg (F) | 2026-2027 | Milano Hockey Club | ICEHL | 12 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| 4. | Christopher Bodó (F) | 2026-2027 | Gyergyói HK | Romania | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 5. | Jesse Blacker (D) | 2026-2027 | Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg | KHL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 6. | Reuben Smith (D) | 2026-2027 | Seaforth Centenaires | OEHL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 7. | Brandon Buck (F) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 8. | Jamie MacQueen (F) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 9. | Ryan Martinelli (D) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 10. | Brandon Prust (F) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Regular Season
WOHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rusty Colman (F) | 217 | 147 | 207 | 354 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 188 | 332 |
| 3. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
| 4. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 123 | 132 | 181 | 313 |
| 5. | Dale Crombeen (F) | 178 | 128 | 179 | 307 |
WOHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rusty Colman (F) | 217 | 147 | 207 | 354 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 188 | 332 |
| 3. | Jason Wilson (F) | 271 | 140 | 101 | 241 |
| 4. | Brent Rumble (F) | 175 | 137 | 92 | 229 |
| 5. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
WOHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rusty Colman (F) | 217 | 147 | 207 | 354 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 188 | 332 |
| 3. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
| 4. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 123 | 132 | 181 | 313 |
| 5. | Dale Crombeen (F) | 178 | 128 | 179 | 307 |
WOHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Troy Glover (F) | 185 | 51 | 115 | 1053 |
| 2. | Jeremy Robertson (D) | 138 | 53 | 101 | 1001 |
| 3. | Shawn Harris (F) | 118 | 27 | 73 | 923 |
| 4. | Serge Aumont (F) | 137 | 56 | 176 | 874 |
| 5. | Cam Law (D) | 202 | 32 | 142 | 829 |
WOHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jason Wilson (F) | 271 | 140 | 101 | 241 |
| 2. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
| 3. | Jason Glover (F) | 236 | 119 | 148 | 267 |
| 4. | Kyle Nishizaki (F) | 226 | 53 | 118 | 171 |
| 5. | Curtis Brekelmans (D) | 226 | 14 | 77 | 91 |
WOHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Houle (F) | 30 | 38 | 81 | 2.70 |
| 2. |  Rick Lacroix (D) | 35 | 42 | 91 | 2.60 |
| 3. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 123 | 132 | 313 | 2.54 |
| 4. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 332 | 2.46 |
| 5. | Tony McKegney (F) | 40 | 40 | 95 | 2.38 |
WOHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 1989-1990 | WOHL | 40 | 70 | 77 | 147 | 3.68 | 32 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 1996-1997 | WOHL | 52 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 2.67 | 22 |
| 3. | Jed Whitchurch (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 74 | 138 | 2.76 | 0 |
| 4. | Dan Price (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 49 | 52 | 74 | 126 | 2.57 | 153 |
| 5. | Todd Compeau (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 52 | 66 | 55 | 121 | 2.33 | 56 |
WOHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 1989-1990 | WOHL | 40 | 70 | 77 | 147 | 3.68 | 32 |
| 2. | Todd Compeau (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 52 | 66 | 55 | 121 | 2.33 | 56 |
| 3. | Jed Whitchurch (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 74 | 138 | 2.76 | 0 |
| 4. | Mike Mayhew (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 53 | 117 | 2.34 | 225 |
| 5. | Greg Day (F) | 1996-1997 | WOHL | 52 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 2.67 | 22 |
WOHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 1989-1990 | WOHL | 40 | 70 | 77 | 147 | 3.68 | 32 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 1996-1997 | WOHL | 52 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 2.67 | 22 |
| 3. | Billy Allick (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 47 | 35 | 76 | 111 | - | 134 |
| 4. | Jed Whitchurch (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 74 | 138 | 2.76 | 0 |
| 5. | Dan Price (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 49 | 52 | 74 | 126 | 2.57 | 153 |
WOHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ken Brohman (F) | 1979-1980 | WOHL | 36 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 1.00 | 599 |
| 2. | Shawn Harris (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 38 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 0.55 | 408 |
| 3. | Steve Ippoliti (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 42 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 0.52 | 402 |
| 4. | Scott Taylor (D) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 41 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0.32 | 382 |
| 5. | Jeremy Robertson (D) | 1998-1999 | WOHL | 47 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 0.66 | 379 |
List of WOHL Champions
WOHL Awards
- WOHL Champion
- WOHL Defenceman of the Year
- WOHL First All-Star Team
- WOHL Most Assists
- WOHL Most Points
- WOHL Most Points by Defenceman
- WOHL Most Valuable Player
- WOHL Most Valuable Rookie Defenceman
- WOHL Player of the Year
- WOHL Rookie of the Year
- WOHL Rookie of the Year (Goaltender)
- WOHL Rookie Team All-Star
- WOHL Scored a Goal as Goaltender
- WOHL Second All-Star Team
- WOHL Top Rookie Defenceman