1979-80 Minnesota North Stars Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 36-28-16 - 88 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 8-7
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-3
Semi-Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-1
Coach: Glen Sonmor (36-28-16)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
1979-80 Minnesota North Stars StatisticsTeam Record: 36-28-16 - 88 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 8-7
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-3
Semi-Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-1
Coach: Glen Sonmor (36-28-16)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
1979-80 Minnesota North Stars Results
The Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League ended the 1979-80 season with a record of 36 wins and 28 losses and 16 ties for 88 points, finishing third in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 8-7.
The North Stars scored 311 goals and surrendered 253. Steve Payne and Al MacAdam netted 42 goals for Minnesota each, while Tim Young tallied 30 or more as well. Bobby Smith contributed 56 assists. Gilles Meloche earned 27 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.06 goals against average, best among regular goalies.
Glen Sonmor coached the team. The 1979-80 Minnesota North Stars lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent-Erik Andersson | R | May 24, 1951 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Orebro, Sweden |
| Fred Barrett | D | January 26, 1950 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Per-Olov Brasar | L | September 30, 1950 | 5'8" | 172 | L | Falun, Sweden |
| Dan Chicoine | R | November 30, 1957 | 5'11" | 192 | R | Sherbrooke, QC Canada |
| Steve Christoff | C | January 23, 1958 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Richfield, MN USA |
| Jim Dobson | F | February 29, 1960 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Mike Eaves | C | June 10, 1956 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Denver, CO USA |
| Gary Edwards | G | October 5, 1947 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mike Fidler | L | August 19, 1956 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Everett, MA USA |
| Rob Flockhart | R | February 6, 1956 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Sicamous, BC Canada |
| Jon Fontas | C | April 16, 1955 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Arlington, MA USA |
| Curt Giles | D | November 30, 1958 | 5'8" | 175 | L | The Pas, MB Canada |
| Dave Hanson | D | April 12, 1954 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Cumberland, WI USA |
| Craig Hartsburg | D | June 29, 1959 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Stratford, ON Canada |
| Don Jackson | D | September 2, 1956 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Steve Janaszak | G | January 7, 1957 | 6'1" | 210 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Robbie Laird | L | December 29, 1954 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Jean-Louis Levasseur | G | June 16, 1949 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Al MacAdam | R | March 16, 1952 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Kris Manery | C | September 24, 1954 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Leamington, ON Canada |
| Brad Maxwell | D | July 8, 1957 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Tom McCarthy | L | July 31, 1960 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gilles Meloche | G | July 12, 1950 | 5'9" | 185 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Steve Payne | L | August 16, 1958 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mike Polich | C | December 19, 1952 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Hibbing, MN USA |
| Gary Sargent | D | February 8, 1954 | 5'10" | 210 | L | Red Lake, MN USA |
| Glen Sharpley | C | September 6, 1956 | 6'0" | 190 | R | York, ON Canada |
| Paul Shmyr | D | January 28, 1946 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Cudworth, SK Canada |
| Bobby Smith | C | February 12, 1958 | 6'4" | 210 | L | North Sydney, NS Canada |
| Greg Smith | D | July 8, 1955 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Ponoka, AB Canada |
| Tony White | L | June 16, 1954 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Grand Falls, NL Canada |
| Tim Young | C | February 22, 1955 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Tom Younghans | R | January 22, 1953 | 5'11" | 175 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Ron Zanussi | R | August 31, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
