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Tags: 1978 NHL Entry Draft

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Matthew Zator | June 5, 2021

Born: March 3, 1958 Draft: 1978 Bruins #16 Overall Hometown: Sudbury, ON Position: LW Known For: “The Party Line” Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Alan William Secord (born March 3,…

Stan Smyl

Matthew Zator | April 19, 2021

Born: January 28, 1958 Draft: 1978 Canucks #40 Overall Hometown: Glendon, AB Position: RW Known For: Nicknamed “Steamer” Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Vancouver Canucks (VP of Hockey…

Darryl Sutter

James Sneddon | March 14, 2021

Born: August 19, 1958 Draft: 1978 Blackhawks, 179th Overall Hometown: Viking, AB, Canada Position: Left Wing Known For: Two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach Shoots: Left National Team: Canada  …

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