When was Erie Blades founded?

Erie Blades was founded in 1975 in Erie, PA, USA.

Where is Erie Blades based?

Erie Blades is based in Erie, PA.

Who is the head coach of Erie Blades?

The head coach of Erie Blades is Nick Polano.

What are the team colors of Erie Blades?

The team colors of Erie Blades are Gold + Black.

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1978-1979

1978-1979 Season

Erie Blades were 47-19-3 in the 1978-79 NEHL season with 97 points, 1st overall.

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1978-1979 Erie Blades Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Paul Joswiak (G)	68	1958	Mahtomedi, MN, USA	5'8"	165	-
DEFENSEMEN
		Dave Annecchiarico (D)	71	1955	Waltham, MA, USA	5'11"	170	-
		Terry Ballingall (D)	70	1956	Maryfield, SK, CAN	5'10"	185	R
		Dave Dornseif (D)	70	1956	Minneapolis, MN, USA	6'3"	205	R
		Dave Fortier (LW/D)	75	1951	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Bernhard Kaminski (D)	70	1956	Stuttgart, GER	6'1"	198	L
		Floyd Lahache (D)	69	1957	Kahnawake, QC, CAN	6'0"	176	R
		Dick Layo (D)	70	1956	Massena, NY, USA	6'0"	185	-
		Daniel Poulin (D)		1957	Robertsonville, QC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#11	Dennis Abgrall (RW/LW)	73	1953	Moosomin, SK, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Frank Anzalone (C)	72	1954	Brooklyn, NY, USA	5'7"	172	-
		Paul Devlin (RW)	68	1958	Boston, MA, USA	6'1"	194	R
		Stan Gulutzan (LW)	69	1957	Canora, SK, CAN	6'0"	216	L
	#17	Ron Hansis (F)	73	1952	Brownsville, TX, USA	6'2"	190	-
		Val James (LW/D)	69	1957	Ocala, FL, USA	6'2"	205	L
		Pierre Lagacé (C)	68	1957	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Paul Mancini (LW)	68	1958	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
		Paul Pacific (C)	75	1951	Marlborough, MA, USA	6'0"	183	L
		Brad Rhiness (C)	69	1956	Huntsville, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Paul Sheard (LW)	73	1953	Dewsbury, GBR	5'10"	185	R
		Paul Skojdt (RW)	68	1958	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#12	Randy Wyrozub (C)	76	1950	Lacombe, AB, CAN	5'11"	170	L

Position: D: 5, F: 12Av Age: 23.71 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

1978-1979 Erie Blades Staff

Head CoachNick Polano

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1978-1979 Erie Blades Demographics

Erie Blades Facts

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Team Colors: Gold + Black
Town: Erie, PA Map
Founded: 1975

1978-1979 Erie Blades Roster Facts

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Experience

Erie Blades: 1 060 GP
NHL: 318 GP
AHL: 400 GP

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Erie Blades History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1981-1982	AHL	80	22	52	6	-	-	317	425	50	0.63	6	Did not make playoffs
1980-1981	EHL-Pro	72	52	14	6	-	-	407	252	110	1.53	1	Champion
1979-1980	EHL-Pro	70	46	21	3	-	-	349	241	95	1.36	1	Champion
1978-1979	NEHL	69	47	19	3	-	-	344	260	97	1.41	1	Champion
1976-1977	NAHL-Sr.	74	37	33	4	-	-	257	251	78	1.05	5	-
1975-1976	NAHL-Sr.	74	37	36	1	-	-	310	298	75	1.01	3	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1981-1982	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	23.80
1980-1981	View Roster	5'11"	187 lbs	23.48
1979-1980	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	23.68
1978-1979	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	23.71
1976-1977	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	25.60

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Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	174	119	139	258
2.	Paul Sheard (F)	344	62	178	240
3.	Brad Rhiness (F)	204	103	134	237
4.	Daniel Poulin (D)	133	68	119	187
5.	Ron Hansis (F)	180	63	124	187

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	174	119	139	258
2.	Brad Rhiness (F)	204	103	134	237
3.	Daniel Poulin (D)	133	68	119	187
4.	Jim Cowell (F)	142	68	102	170
5.	Pierre Aubry (F)	71	66	68	134

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Paul Sheard (F)	344	62	178	240
2.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	174	119	139	258
3.	Brad Rhiness (F)	204	103	134	237
4.	Ron Hansis (F)	180	63	124	187
5.	Daniel Poulin (D)	133	68	119	187

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Sylvain Côté (F)	115	54	104	696
2.	Paul Sheard (F)	344	62	240	447
3.	Val James (F)	206	29	86	408
4.	Nelson Burton (F)	68	20	44	385
5.	Paul Devlin (F)	97	25	68	251

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Paul Sheard (F)	344	62	178	240
2.	Val James (F)	206	29	57	86
3.	Brad Rhiness (F)	204	103	134	237
4.	Ron Hansis (F)	180	63	124	187
5.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	174	119	139	258

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Pierre Aubry (F)	71	66	134	1.89
2.	Chris Halyk (F)	32	28	60	1.88
3.	Gregory Tebbutt (D)	83	36	126	1.52
4.	Jack Surbey (F)	27	15	41	1.52
5.	Scott McGeown (D)	55	20	83	1.51

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Pierre Aubry (F)	1980-1981	71	66	134
2.	Brad Rhiness (F)	1978-1979	69	52	120
3.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	1978-1979	67	53	108
4.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	1979-1980	65	43	100
5.	Daniel Poulin (D)	1979-1980	65	33	99

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Pierre Aubry (F)	1980-1981	71	66	134
2.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	1978-1979	67	53	108
3.	Brad Rhiness (F)	1978-1979	69	52	120
4.	Stan Gulutzan (F)	1979-1980	65	43	100
5.	Paul Mancini (F)	1978-1979	62	43	74

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Pierre Aubry (F)	1980-1981	71	68	134
2.	Brad Rhiness (F)	1978-1979	69	68	120
3.	Daniel Poulin (D)	1979-1980	65	66	99
4.	Scott McGeown (D)	1980-1981	55	63	83
5.	Ron Hansis (F)	1980-1981	71	59	82

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Nelson Burton (F)	1980-1981	68	44	385
2.	Sylvain Côté (F)	1979-1980	65	64	353
3.	Sylvain Côté (F)	1980-1981	50	40	343
4.	Paul Devlin (F)	1978-1979	66	50	200
5.	Rick Dorman (F)	1976-1977	52	26	194