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1979-1980

1979-1980 Boston Bruins Roster

# N Player ASCA Born Birthplace HT WT S
GOALTENDERS
#31
Canada flagSwitzerland flag
651959Montréal, QC, CAN5'11"209L
#31
Canada flag
721952Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN5'11"170L
#30
Canada flag
841940St. Catharines, ON, CAN5'11"181L
#1
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Deceased1949St-Esprit, QC, CAN6'1"174-
#33
USA flag
671957Hudson, MA, USA5'10"170-
DEFENSEMEN
#7
Canada flag
641960Montréal, QC, CAN5'11"216L
#25
Canada flag
Deceased1946Goderich, ON, CAN5'11"187R
#29
Canada flag
Deceased1959Dodsland, SK, CAN5'11"198L
#26
USA flag
721952Brighton, MA, USA6'1"205L
#28
Canada flag
751949Port Hope, ON, CAN6'0"194L
#22
Canada flag
761948Toronto, ON, CAN6'0"190L
#6
Canada flag
751949Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN5'11"165L
#23
Canada flag
761948Hamilton, ON, CAN5'11"201L
FORWARDS
#12
Canada flag
791945Kingston, ON, CAN6'1"209R
#27
Canada flag
Deceased1957Toronto, ON, CAN5'11"190R
#17
Canada flag
691955Ohsweken, ON, CAN5'8"174L
#19
Canada flag
731951Montréal, QC, CAN5'9"176L
#32
Canada flag
661958London, ON, CAN6'1"194L
#21
Canada flag
771947Asbestos, QC, CAN5'11"183L
#8
USA flagCanada flag
Deceased1952Vancouver, BC, CAN6'3"205L
#16
Canada flag
711953Toronto, ON, CAN5'11"170R
#14
USA flag
Deceased1956Billerica, MA, USA5'10"174L
#11
Canada flag
651960Prince George, BC, CAN5'11"185R
#24
Canada flag
731951Niagara Falls, ON, CAN6'1"201R
#10
Canada flag
841940St-Félicien, QC, CAN6'1"181L
#7
Canada flag
Deceased1945Saskatoon, SK, CAN5'9"172R
#20
Canada flag
661958Sudbury, ON, CAN6'1"205L
#28
USA flag
701954Norwood, MA, USA6'3"196R
#18
Canada flagNetherlands flag
711953Cornwall, ON, CAN5'11"198L

1979-1980 Boston Bruins Staff

Team Staff History

1979-1980 Boston Bruins Captains

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Stories

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Boston Bruins Facts

Plays in
National Hockey League
Team Colors
Black + Gold + White
Town
Boston, MA, USAMap
Founded
1924

1979-1980 Boston Bruins Roster Facts

Nationalities
  • Canada flag24 players
  • USA flag5 players
Experience
Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name
TD Gardeninformation
Location
Boston, MA, USA
Capacity
17 565
Construction Year
1995
A photo of arena: TD Garden

Boston Bruins Games

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Boston Bruins History and Standings

season league GP W L T OTW OTL GF GA PTS PPG rank postseason
2024-2025NHL602025-78164192621.0311-Group info
2023-2024NHL823620-11152672241091.334Conference SF lossGroup info
2022-2023NHL825412-1153051771351.651Conference QF lossGroup info
2021-2022NHL824026-1152552201071.36Conference QF lossGroup info
2020-2021NHL563316--7168136731.310Conference SF loss
2019-2020NHL704414--122271741001.431Conference SF lossInfo
2018-2019NHL824924--92592151071.33Final loss
2017-2018NHL825020--122702141121.374Conference SF loss
2016-2017NHL824431--7234212951.1613Conference QF loss
2015-2016NHL824231--9240230931.1316Did not make playoffs
2014-2015NHL824127--14213211961.1717Did not make playoffs
2013-2014NHL825419--92611771171.431Conference SF loss
2012-2013NHL482814--6131109621.295Final loss
2011-2012NHL824929--42692021021.247Conference QF lossInfo
2010-2011NHL824625--112461951031.267Champion
2009-2010NHL823930--13206200911.1114Conference SF loss
2008-2009NHL825319--102741961161.412Conference SF loss
2007-2008NHL824129--12212222941.1515Conference QF loss
2006-2007NHL823541--6219289760.9323Did not make playoffs
2005-2006NHL822937--16230266740.926Did not make playoffs
2003-2004NHL82411915-72091881041.274Conference QF loss
2002-2003NHL82363111-4245237871.0615Conference QF loss
2001-2002NHL8243246-92362011011.232Conference QF loss
2000-2001NHL8236308-8227249881.0718Did not make playoffs
1999-2000NHL82243319-6210248730.8924Did not make playoffs
1998-1999NHL82393013--214181911.118Conference SF loss
1997-1998NHL82393013--221194911.119Conference QF loss
1996-1997NHL8226479--234300610.7426Did not make playoffs
1995-1996NHL82403111--282269911.118Conference QF loss
1994-1995NHL4827183--150127571.196Conference QF loss

Where Are They Now?

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Nationalities Throughout History

    Recent NHL Entry Draft Selections

    rnd # player born birthplace height weight
    2024
    1#25undefined flagDean Letourneau (F)02/21/2006Braeside, ON, CAN6'7"214 lbs
    4#110undefined flagElliott Groenewold (D)02/04/2006Bellows Falls, VT, USA6'2"201 lbs
    5#154undefined flagJonathan Morello (F)07/31/2006Toronto, ON, CAN6'1"192 lbs
    6#186undefined flagLoke Johansson (D)12/14/2005Stockholm, SWE6'3"214 lbs
    2023
    3#92undefined flagChristopher Pelosi (F)03/06/2005Sewell, NJ, USA6'1"181 lbs
    4#124undefined flagBeckett Hendrickson (F)06/24/2005Minnetonka, MN, USA6'2"174 lbs
    6#188undefined flagRyan Walsh (F)08/25/2003Rochester, NY, USA6'0"181 lbs
    7#214undefined flagCasper Nässén (F)04/11/2004Norrtälje, SWE6'4"205 lbs
    7#220undefined flagKristian Kostadinski (D)05/20/2005Göteborg, SWE6'6"220 lbs
    2022
    2#54undefined flagMatthew Poitras (F)03/10/2004Ajax, ON, CAN5'11"181 lbs
    4#117undefined flagCole Spicer (F)06/13/2004Grand Forks, ND, USA5'10"183 lbs
    4#119undefined flagDans Locmelis (F)01/21/2004Jelgava, LAT6'1"179 lbs
    5#132undefined flagFrédéric Brunet (D)08/21/2003Gatineau, QC, CAN6'3"196 lbs
    6#183undefined flagReid Dyck (G)01/20/2004Winkler, MB, CAN6'4"196 lbs
    7#200undefined flagJackson Edward (D)02/27/2004Newmarket, ON, CAN6'2"194 lbs
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    Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

    AHL affiliation history:
    - Providence Reds (1936-1938)
    - Hershey Bears (1938-1942 & 1946-1958)
    - Springfield Indians (1957-1958)
    - Providence Reds (1958-1962 & 1963-1964)
    - Hershey Bears (1964-1971)
    - Boston Braves (1971-1974)
    - Rochester Americans (1974-1979)
    - Binghamton Dusters (1979-1980)
    - Springfield Indians (1980-1981)
    - Erie Blades (1981-1982)
    - Baltimore Skipjacks (1982-1983)
    - Hershey Bears (1983-1985)
    - Moncton Golden Flames (1985-1987)
    - Maine Mariners (1987-1992)
    - Providence Bruins (1992-)

    ECHL affiliation history:
    - Johnstown Chiefs (1992-)
    - Charlotte Checkers (1993-1994 & 1995-1998)
    - Greenville Grrrowl (1992-)
    - Johnstown Chiefs (1992-)
    - Reading Royals (1992-)

    2011 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
    Milan Lucic - David Krejčí - Nathan Horton
    Brad Marchand - Patrice Bergeron - Mark Recchi
    Chris Kelly - Rich Peverley - Michael Ryder
    Dan Paille - Greg Campbell - Shawn Thornton

    Zdeno Chára - Dennis Seidenberg
    Tomáš Kaberle - Johnny Boychuk
    Andrew Ference - Adam McQuaid

    Tim Thomas
    (Tuukka Rask)