1979–80 Hartford Whalers season
The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL. Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull and André Lacroix all played the final NHL games of their illustrious hockey careers with the 1979–80 Whalers.
| 1979–80 Hartford Whalers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 4th Norris |
| Conference | 8th Wales |
| 1979–80 record | 27–34–19 |
| Home record | 22–12–6 |
| Road record | 5–22–13 |
| Goals for | 303 |
| Goals against | 312 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Jack Kelley |
| Coach | Don Blackburn |
| Captain | Rick Ley |
| Arena | Springfield Civic Center (first 22 home games) Hartford Civic Center |
| Average attendance | 9,833 (91.9%) |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Springfield Indians (AHL) Cincinnati Stingers (CHL) Utica Mohawks (EHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Blaine Stoughton (56) |
| Assists | Mike Rogers (61) |
| Points | Mike Rogers (105) |
| Penalty minutes | Nick Fotiu (107) |
| Plus/minus | Mike Rogers (+29) |
| Wins | John Garrett (16) |
| Goals against average | Al Smith (3.67) |
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