Minor professional hockey leagues are the backbone of the NHL. These leagues over the years have served as training grounds for the NHL teams. Entertaining hockey in their own right and offering non NHL players a chance to earn a living.
Northeastern Hockey League (1978-1979)
The Northeastern Hockey League (1978-1979) was a minor pro league. It was renamed the Eastern Hockey League for the 1979-80 season.
Northeastern Hockey League (1978-1979) Franchises
Erie Blades (1978-1979)
Jersey/
Hampton Aces (1978-1979)
Johnstown Wings (1978-1979)
Utica Mohawks (1978-1979)
New-Hampshire/Cape-Cod Freedom (1978-1979)
Northeastern Hockey League (1978-1979) Champions
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Champion
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| 1979 |
Erie Blades |
Northeastern Hockey League (1978-1979) Season
| 1979 Season | |||||||
GP
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W
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L
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T
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GF
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GA
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PTs
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| Erie Blades | 69 |
47 |
19 |
3 |
344 |
260 |
97 |
| Jersey/Hampton Aces | 69 |
37 |
29 |
3 |
330 |
286 |
77 |
| New-Hampshire/Cape-Cod Freedom | 70 |
33 |
36 |
1 |
292 |
309 |
67 |
| Utica Mohawks | 70 |
27 |
43 |
0 |
308 |
355 |
54 |
| Johnstown Wings | 70 |
25 |
42 |
3 |
251 |
315 |
53 |
| New Hampshire Freedoms relocated to Cape Cod and the Jersey Aces moved to Hampton Roads midseason. | |||||||