When was Billings Bighorns founded?

Billings Bighorns was founded in 1977 in Billings, MT, USA, USA.

Where is Billings Bighorns based?

Billings Bighorns is based in Billings, MT, USA.

Who is the head coach of Billings Bighorns?

The head coach of Billings Bighorns is Les Calder.

What are the team colors of Billings Bighorns?

The team colors of Billings Bighorns are Red + White + Blue.

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1979-1980

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1979-1980 Billings Bighorns Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Neal Girard (G)	66	1960	Seattle, WA, USA	5'8"	165	-
		Andy Moog (G)	66	1960	Penticton, BC, CAN	5'9"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Murray Brumwell (D)	66	1960	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	L
		Mike Bustin (D)	66	1960	Langley, BC, CAN	6'2"	203	R
		Bruce Holloway (D)	63	1963	Revelstoke, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Bernie Joyal (D)	65	1961	Pouce Coupe, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Darren McKay (D)	64	1962	Lloydminster, SK, CAN	5'9"	194	L
		Jim McTaggart (D)	66	1960	Weyburn, SK, CAN	5'11"	196	L
		Randy Moller (D)	63	1963	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	R
		Gary Plamondon (D)	67	1959	Quesnel, BC, CAN	5'11"	161	L
FORWARDS
		Terry Balcom (C)	63	1963	Truro, NS, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		John Benns (LW)	63	1963	Cornwall, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Lindsay Carson (LW)	65	1960	Oxbow, SK, CAN	6'2"	187	L
		Dale Cross (RW)	66	1960	Lloydminster, SK, CAN	6'3"	205	R
		Tom Cyr (RW)	64	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'5"	165	R
		Larry Davidson (C)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'8"	161	L
	#20	Mike Eagles (LW/C)	63	1963	Sussex, NB, CAN	5'10"	194	L
		John Eger (LW)	66	1960	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	196	L
		Marcel Frere (LW)	64	1962	Trochu, AB, CAN	6'0"	183	L
		Ted Harrison (F)	-			-	-	-
		Marc LeClair (LW)	65	1961	Dinsmore, SK, CAN	5'10"	190	L
		Rene Lemire (LW)	64	1962	Vai Marie, SK, CAN	5'9"	174	L
		Ian McInnis (F)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Pat Rabbitt (LW)	64	1961	Merritt, BC, CAN	5'10"	194	L
		Dean Renneberg (C)	65	1961	Cudworth, SK, CAN	5'11"	170	R
		Gord Stafford (C)	65	1960	Banff, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		John Strait (RW)	64	1962	Spokane, WA, USA	6'1"	201	R
		Monty Trottier (C)	65	1961	Val Marie, SK, CAN	5'10"	170	R
		Leigh Verstraete (RW)		1962	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Tony Wozley (F)	-			-	-	-
		Brian Ziegler (LW)	65	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		Jeff Zilkie (RW)	65	1961	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'10"	176	R

Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 19Av Age: 19.04 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

1979-1980 Billings Bighorns Staff

GM/Head CoachLes Calder
Asst. CoachJoe Arling
Athletic TrainerGerry Elchuck
BroadcasterGlenn Hebert
Dir. of Public RelationsGlenn Hebert
Franchise OwnerJoe Sample
PresidentJoe Sample
ScoutVern Moberg

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Billings Bighorns Facts

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Team Colors: Red + White + Blue
Town: Billings, MT, USA Map
Founded: 1977

1979-1980 Billings Bighorns Roster Facts

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29 players
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Experience

Billings Bighorns: 2 108 GP

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Billings Bighorns History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1981-1982	WHL	72	27	44	1	-	-	369	432	55	0.76	9	Conference QF loss
1980-1981	WHL	72	30	40	2	-	-	336	334	62	0.86	7	Conference QF loss
1979-1980	WHL	72	37	34	1	-	-	326	284	75	1.04	6	Conference QF loss
1978-1979	WHL	72	38	23	11	-	-	378	302	87	1.21	3	Conference QF loss
1977-1978	WCHL	72	32	31	9	-	-	342	336	73	1.01	8	Final loss

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1981-1982	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.23
1980-1981	View Roster	5'10"	181 lbs	18.93
1979-1980	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	19.04
1978-1979	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	18.81
1977-1978	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	18.96

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jim McGeough (F)	138	142	108	250
2.	Gord Stafford (F)	199	100	146	246
3.	Jeff Zilkie (F)	202	95	125	220
4.	Marcel Frere (F)	205	76	94	170
5.	Harvie Pocza (F)	143	76	87	163

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jim McGeough (F)	138	142	108	250
2.	Gord Stafford (F)	199	100	146	246
3.	Jeff Zilkie (F)	202	95	125	220
4.	Marcel Frere (F)	205	76	94	170
5.	Harvie Pocza (F)	143	76	87	163

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gord Stafford (F)	199	100	146	246
2.	Jeff Zilkie (F)	202	95	125	220
3.	Jim McGeough (F)	138	142	108	250
4.	Darren McKay (D)	154	28	95	123
5.	Marcel Frere (F)	205	76	94	170

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Marcel Frere (F)	205	76	170	638
2.	Brent Gogol (F)	63	13	27	510
3.	Monty Trottier (F)	118	33	102	457
4.	Mike Bustin (D)	170	9	71	426
5.	Darren McKay (D)	154	28	123	382

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Marcel Frere (F)	205	76	94	170
2.	Jeff Zilkie (F)	202	95	125	220
3.	Gord Stafford (F)	199	100	146	246
4.	Mike Bustin (D)	170	9	62	71
5.	Pat Rabbitt (F)	168	65	94	159

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jim McGeough (F)	138	142	250	1.81
2.	Darren Bobyck (F)	67	44	114	1.70
3.	Harry Mahood (F)	44	31	71	1.61
4.	Del Chapman (F)	71	38	107	1.51
5.	Lindsay Carson (F)	100	55	143	1.43

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Jim McGeough (F)	1981-1982	71	93	159
2.	Darren Bobyck (F)	1981-1982	67	44	114
3.	Gord Stafford (F)	1979-1980	68	52	110
4.	Lindsay Carson (F)	1979-1980	70	42	108
5.	Del Chapman (F)	1977-1978	71	38	107

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Jim McGeough (F)	1981-1982	71	93	159
2.	Gord Stafford (F)	1979-1980	68	52	110
3.	Cal Roadhouse (F)	1978-1979	69	50	98
4.	Jim McGeough (F)	1980-1981	67	49	91
5.	Mark Lamb (F)	1981-1982	72	45	101

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Darren Bobyck (F)	1981-1982	67	70	114
2.	Del Chapman (F)	1977-1978	71	69	107
3.	Jim McGeough (F)	1981-1982	71	66	159
4.	Lindsay Carson (F)	1979-1980	70	66	108
5.	Gord Stafford (F)	1978-1979	72	66	103

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Brent Gogol (F)	1977-1978	61	26	465
2.	Monty Trottier (F)	1980-1981	58	52	289
3.	Jim McTaggart (D)	1979-1980	65	53	284
4.	Sheldon Currie (F)	1980-1981	69	70	282
5.	Mike McCann (D)	1977-1978	72	21	270