When was Calgary Wranglers founded?

Calgary Wranglers was founded in 1977 in Calgary, AB, CAN, Canada.

Where is Calgary Wranglers based?

Calgary Wranglers is based in Calgary, AB, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Calgary Wranglers?

The head coach of Calgary Wranglers is Doug Sauter.

Who is the general manager of Calgary Wranglers?

The general manager of Calgary Wranglers is Garth Vallely.

What are the team colors of Calgary Wranglers?

The team colors of Calgary Wranglers are Red + White.

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1978-1979 Season

Calgary Wranglers were 28-38-6 in the 1978-79 WHL season with 62 points, 8th overall.

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1978-1979 Calgary Wranglers Roster

Calgary Wranglers — 1978-1979 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Jim Balint (G)	-			-	-	-
		Perry Harrid (G)	65	1961	Fernie, BC, CAN	5'9"	185	-
		Dennis Mueller (G)	65	1961	Westlock, AB, CAN	6'3"	179	-
		Warren Skorodenski (G)	66	1960	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'8"	165	L
		Mark Szyda (G)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	194	-
DEFENSEMEN
		John Barkwell (D)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	181	L
		Gene Bauck (D)	65	1961	Chaplin, SK, CAN	5'11"	181	-
		Steve Blyth (D)	66	1960	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	201	L
		Jim Crosson (D)	66	1960	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Clark Cunningham (D)	65	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	205	L
		Cal Ellerby (D)	66	1959	Veteran, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Buzz Gottschalk (D)	66	1960	Drayton Valley, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Kari Heikkilä (D)	66	1960	Kangasala, FIN	5'11"	174	L
		Ross Jansen (D)	66	1960	Banff, AB, CAN	6'1"	183	L
		Chris Kilcher (D)	66	1960	Swift Current, SK, CAN	5'9"	176	R
		Dan Krutz (D)	66	1960	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Blair Peebles (D)	66	1960	Sparwood, BC, CAN	6'0"	154	L
		Kerry Ross (D)	65	1961	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	183	L
		Brian Swaby (D)	66	1960	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	5'11"	176	L
FORWARDS
		Steve Berreth (F)	-			-	-	-
		Dan Bourbonnais (F)	64	1962	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	183	-
		Brad Campeaur (F)	-			-	-	-
		Ray Côté (C)	65	1961	Pincher Creek, AB, CAN	5'11"	187	R
		Scott Cozens (C)	66	1960	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'5"	150	-
		Dale Cross (RW)	66	1960	Lloydminster, SK, CAN	6'3"	205	R
		Sheldon Currie (RW)	65	1961	Sydney Mines, NS, CAN	5'7"	181	R
		Scott Dunn (F)	-			-	-	-
		Sid Giroux (RW)	67	1959	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	5'9"	168	L
		Rick Greenwood (LW)	67	1959	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'9"	192	L
		Ron Head (F)	66	1960		-	-	-
		Brian Hermanutz (F)	66	1960		-	-	-
		Jay Howard (F)	-			-	-	-
		Kelly Kisio (C)	67	1959	Wetaskiwin, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
		Scott Kolewaski (LW)	67	1959	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Rick Kreway (F)	-			-	-	-
	#9	Ralph Krueger (RW)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	203	R
		Pertti Lehvilä (F)	67	1959	Ylöjärvi, FIN	5'10"	163	-
		Ray Mawhinney (C)	68	1958	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'9"	161	L
		Bill McLean (C)	66	1960	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	161	R
		Mike Mesic (RW)	66	1960	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'2"	201	R
		Dave Morrison (F)	68	1958	Port Arthur, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	R
		Juha Mäkinen (RW)	66	1960		5'11"	181	R
		Eugene O'Sullivan (F)	68	1958	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
		Dean Postlewaite (RW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Brad Purpur (F)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	201	-
		Devone Sandvold (LW)	66	1960	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	174	-
		Mike Sirant (F)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	-	-	-
		Gary Slezak (LW)	65	1960	North Battleford, SK, CAN	5'8"	161	L
		Greg Stamler (F)	-			-	-	-
		Blake Sullivan (LW)	67	1959	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'10"	154	L
		Duane Swanson (F)		1960	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	-	-	-
		George Trainor (C)	67	1959	Nelson, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	L
		Ryan Walter (C)	68	1958	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Mickey Willgress (LW)	67	1959	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	L
		Carey Wilson (C)	64	1962	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	194	R
		Geoff Wilson (RW)	64	1962	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Jerry Wilson (C)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	203	L
		Richard Young (RW)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 24Av Age: 19.29 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

1978-1979 Calgary Wranglers Staff

Head CoachDoug Sauter
Asst. CoachBruce Southern
General ManagerGarth Vallely
Franchise OwnerJim Morley
ScoutJohn Patenaude
ScoutTom Thompson

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1978-1979 Calgary Wranglers Demographics

Calgary Wranglers Facts

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Team Colors: Red + White
Town: Calgary, AB, CAN Map
Founded: 1977

1978-1979 Calgary Wranglers Roster Facts

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54 players
3 players
1 player

Experience

Calgary Wranglers: 1 704 GP
NHL: 69 GP
WC: 8 GP

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Calgary Wranglers History and Standings

Calgary Wranglers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1986-1987	WHL	72	23	46	3	-	-	304	390	49	0.68	11	Did not make playoffs
1985-1986	WHL	72	23	47	2	-	-	288	378	48	0.67	13	Did not make playoffs
1984-1985	WHL	72	39	31	2	-	-	382	351	80	1.11	6	Conference SF loss
1983-1984	WHL	72	36	36	0	-	-	353	345	72	1	7	Conference QF loss
1982-1983	WHL	72	44	26	2	-	-	353	258	90	1.25	6	Conference Final loss
1981-1982	WHL	72	41	29	2	-	-	334	266	84	1.17	6	Conference SF loss
1980-1981	WHL	72	46	24	2	-	-	368	295	94	1.31	4	Final loss
1979-1980	WHL	72	43	27	2	-	-	376	319	88	1.22	4	Conference QF loss
1978-1979	WHL	72	28	38	6	-	-	349	392	62	0.86	8	Conference SF loss
1977-1978	WCHL	72	18	40	14	-	-	303	404	50	0.69	11	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Calgary Wranglers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1986-1987	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.07
1985-1986	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.91
1984-1985	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	18.93
1983-1984	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	18.75
1982-1983	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	18.92

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Franchise All-Time Points

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ken Quinney (F)	261	148	163	311
2.	Doug Moffatt (F)	211	115	168	283
3.	Kelly Kisio (F)	141	125	134	259
4.	Allan Measures (D)	243	70	151	221
5.	Dan Bourbonnais (F)	190	82	125	207

Franchise All-Time Goals

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ken Quinney (F)	261	148	163	311
2.	Kelly Kisio (F)	141	125	134	259
3.	Doug Moffatt (F)	211	115	168	283
4.	Scott Machej (F)	205	94	88	182
5.	Dan Bourbonnais (F)	190	82	125	207

Franchise All-Time Assists

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Doug Moffatt (F)	211	115	168	283
2.	Ken Quinney (F)	261	148	163	311
3.	Allan Measures (D)	243	70	151	221
4.	Kelly Kisio (F)	141	125	134	259
5.	Dan Bourbonnais (F)	190	82	125	207

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Leigh Verstraete (F)	180	53	106	936
2.	Ken Spangler (D)	257	37	139	792
3.	Darrel Anholt (D)	136	15	67	580
4.	Doug Houda (D)	224	35	152	538
5.	Sheldon Currie (F)	126	65	131	506

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ken Quinney (F)	261	148	163	311
2.	Ken Spangler (D)	257	37	102	139
3.	Allan Measures (D)	243	70	151	221
4.	Doug Houda (D)	224	35	117	152
5.	John Smyth (D)	214	24	95	119

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jim Malazdrewicz (F)	2	2	5	2.50
2.	Ray Savard (F)	1	0	2	2.00
3.	Bruno Baseotto (F)	61	55	114	1.87
4.	Kelly Kisio (F)	141	125	259	1.84
5.	Steve Tsujiura (F)	6	2	10	1.67

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kelly Kisio (F)	1979-1980	WHL	71	65	73	138	1.94	64
2.	Doug Moffatt (F)	1984-1985	WHL	71	62	65	127	1.79	72
3.	Kelly Kisio (F)	1978-1979	WHL	70	60	61	121	1.73	73
4.	Ken Quinney (F)	1983-1984	WHL	71	64	54	118	1.66	38
5.	Bruno Baseotto (F)	1980-1981	WHL	61	55	59	114	1.87	66

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kelly Kisio (F)	1979-1980	WHL	71	65	73	138	1.94	64
2.	Ken Quinney (F)	1983-1984	WHL	71	64	54	118	1.66	38
3.	Doug Moffatt (F)	1984-1985	WHL	71	62	65	127	1.79	72
4.	Kelly Kisio (F)	1978-1979	WHL	70	60	61	121	1.73	73
5.	Bruno Baseotto (F)	1980-1981	WHL	61	55	59	114	1.87	66

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Terry Houlder (F)	1986-1987	WHL	72	28	77	105	1.46	49
2.	Eugene O'Sullivan (F)	1977-1978	WCHL	72	36	74	110	1.53	104
3.	Kelly Kisio (F)	1979-1980	WHL	71	65	73	138	1.94	64
4.	Doug Moffatt (F)	1983-1984	WHL	72	32	68	100	1.39	42
5.	Ken Quinney (F)	1984-1985	WHL	56	47	67	114	2.04	65

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Calgary Wranglers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mel Hewitt (F)	1977-1978	WCHL	55	18	11	29	0.53	412
2.	Leigh Verstraete (F)	1981-1982	WHL	49	19	20	39	0.80	385
3.	Leigh Verstraete (F)	1980-1981	WHL	71	22	18	40	0.56	372
4.	Don Keller (F)	1980-1981	WHL	67	31	31	62	0.93	306
5.	Cal Ellerby (D)	1978-1979	WHL	71	0	18	18	0.25	296