1977–78 Cleveland Barons season

NHL season August 2023 NHL 1977–78 1977 Cleveland Barons (NHL)Cleveland Barons Wales 8th Adams 4th 22–45–13 14–17–9 8–28–4 230 325 Harry Howell Jack Evans Jim Neilson and Bob Stewart None Coliseum at Richfield Dennis Maruk (36) Dennis Maruk (35) Dennis Maruk (71) Randy Holt (229) Reg Kerr, Jeff Allan (0) Gilles Meloche (16) Gilles Meloche (3.77) 1976–77 The 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season was the team's 11th and final season in the NHL. The relocation to Cleveland did not cure the attendance problems that plagued the franchise from its inception in Oakland as the Seals in 1967. In June 1978, with both the Barons and the Minnesota North Stars on the verge of folding, the league approved an arrangement in which the two teams were permitted to merge under the ownership of Barons owner George Gund III. The merged franchise continued as the Minnesota North Stars, and assumed the Barons' old place in the Adams Division. Fifteen seasons later, the North Stars relocated to Dallas and became the Stars, bringing the NHL to Texas for the first time. The NHL returned to both the Buckeye State and the North Star State when the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild both began play in 2000. Offseason Amateur draft 1977 NHL amateur draft Cleveland's picks at the 1977 NHL amateur draft, which was held at the NHL's office in Montreal on June 14, 1977. http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl1977a.html 1977 NHL amateur draft Picks at hockeydb.com hockeyDB.com February 18, 2014 http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/teams/dr00005269.html Cleveland Barons Draft History at hockeydb.com hockeyDB.com February 18, 2014 + Players drafted by the Cleveland Barons in 1977 and their NHL career regular season statistics Round Pick Player Position Nationality Team (league) GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points PIM Penalties in minutes W Wins (goaltenders) L Losses (goaltenders) T Ties (goaltenders) GAA Goals against average (goaltenders) 1 005 5 Mike Crombeen Forward Canada Kingston Canadians (OMJHL) 475 55 68 123 218 2 023 23 Dan Chicoine Right wing Canada Sherbrooke Beavers (QMJHL) 031 31 01 1 02 2 003 3 012 12 3 041 41 Reg Kerr Defense Canada Kamloops Chiefs (WHL) 263 66 94 160 169 3 042 42 Guy Lash 1 Right wing Canada Winnipeg Monarchs (WCHL) 4 059 59 John Baby Defense Canada Sudbury Wolves (OMJHL) 026 26 02 2 08 8 010 10 026 26 5 077 77 Owen Lloyd Defense Canada Medicine Hat Tigers (WCHL) 6 095 95 Jeff Allan Defense Canada Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) 004 4 00 0 00 0 000 0 002 2 7 113 Mark Toffolo 1 Defense United States Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) 8 128 Grant Eakin 1 Left wing Canada Lethbridge Broncos (WCHL) Regular season On December 11, 1977, Tom Bladon of the Philadelphia Flyers became the first defenseman in NHL history to score 8 points in one game.Hockey's Book of Firsts, p.27, James Duplacey, JG Press, 978-1-57215-037-9 He scored four goals and four assists versus the Cleveland Barons. It was 25% of his point total for the entire season. The Barons did not qualify for the playoffs. Final standings CLENational Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p.163, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, 0-920445-98-5. Record vs. opponents CLE Schedule and results Regular season background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 5px solid; border-bottom:#010101 5px solid; 1977–78 regular season1977-78 Cleveland Barons Schedule https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/CLE/1978_games.html Hockey-Reference.com March 23, 2025 y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; October: 4–5–0 (home: 2–3–0; road: 2–2–0) Game Date Opponent Score Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap |- | 1 || October 12, 1977 || @ Los Angeles || 0–2 || Meloche || The Forum || 11,643 || 0–1–0 || 0 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770004 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208023455/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770004 2015-12-08 dead |- | 2 || October 15, 1977 || Washington || 4–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 10,253 || 1–1–0 || 2 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770015 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208024930/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770015 2015-12-08 dead |- | 3 || October 19, 1977 || Los Angeles || 3–1 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 3,252 || 2–1–0 || 4 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770029 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208012622/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770029 2015-12-08 dead |- | 4 || October 20, 1977 || @ Minnesota || 7–4 || Meloche || Met Center || 7,270 || 3–1–0 || 6 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770035 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207224910/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770035 2015-12-07 dead |- | 5 || October 22, 1977 || @ St. Louis || 3–2 || Meloche || The Checkerdome || 10,644 || 4–1–0 || 8 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770044 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208001534/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770044 2015-12-08 dead |- | 6 || October 23, 1977 || Pittsburgh || 2–3 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,910 || 4–2–0 || 8 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770047 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208022435/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770047 2015-12-08 dead |- | 7 || October 25, 1977 || N.Y. Rangers || 0–5 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,556 || 4–3–0 || 8 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770052 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208011310/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770052 2015-12-08 dead |- | 8 || October 28, 1977 || Chicago || 2–4 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 6,273 || 4–4–0 || 8 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770066 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208003414/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770066 2015-12-08 dead |- | 9 || October 30, 1977 || @ Chicago || 1–6 || Meloche || Chicago Stadium || 10,505 || 4–5–0 || 8 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770077 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208002204/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770077 2015-12-08 dead |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; November: 3–8–2 (home: 2–2–1; road: 1–6–1) Game Date Opponent Score Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap |- | 10 || November 2, 1977 || St. Louis || 4–4 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,641 || 4–5–1 || 9 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770086 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208003251/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770086 2015-12-08 dead |- | 11 || November 5, 1977 || @ Detroit || 4–3 || Meloche || Detroit Olympia || 13,185 || 5–5–1 || 11 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770096 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207223312/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770096 2015-12-07 dead |- | 12 || November 6, 1977 || Detroit || 1–4 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 6,687 || 5–6–1 || 11 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770101 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208022319/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770101 2015-12-08 dead |- | 13 || November 9, 1977 || @ Pittsburgh || 3–5 || Meloche || Civic Arena || 7,516 || 5–7–1 || 11 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770111 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208040456/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770111 2015-12-08 dead |- | 14 || November 13, 1977 || @ Boston || 1–3 || Edwards || Boston Garden || 10,234 || 5–8–1 || 11 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770132 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208023753/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770132 2015-12-08 dead |- | 15 || November 15, 1977 || @ Vancouver || 4–5 || Meloche || Pacific Coliseum || 13,500 || 5–9–1 || 11 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770135 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208013804/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770135 2015-12-08 dead |- | 16 || November 16, 1977 || @ Los Angeles || 1–1 || Edwards || The Forum || 10,649 || 5–9–2 || 12 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770142 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208023750/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770142 2015-12-08 dead |- | 17 || November 19, 1977 || @ Colorado || 2–7 || Meloche || McNichols Sports Arena || 5,114 || 5–10–2 || 12 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770153 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208024819/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770153 2015-12-08 dead |- | 18 || November 23, 1977 || Montreal || 2–1 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 12,859 || 6–10–2 || 14 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770166 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208030101/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770166 2015-12-08 dead |- | 19 || November 25, 1977 || @ Philadelphia || 2–7 || Edwards || Spectrum || 17,077 || 6–11–2 || 14 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770173 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207225027/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770173 2015-12-07 dead |- | 20 || November 26, 1977 || St. Louis || 1–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,497 || 6–12–2 || 14 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770182 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207230820/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770182 2015-12-07 dead |- | 21 || November 29, 1977 || @ Toronto || 2–3 || Edwards || Maple Leaf Gardens || 16,485 || 6–13–2 || 14 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770191 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208022321/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770191 2015-12-08 dead |- | 22 || November 30, 1977 || Toronto || 5–3 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 3,930 || 7–13–2 || 16 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770196 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208015349/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770196 2015-12-08 dead |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; December: 3–10–2 (home: 1–4–2; road: 2–6–0) Game Date Opponent Score Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap |- | 23 || December 2, 1977 || @ Washington || 3–2 || Edwards || Capital Centre || 12,371 || 8–13–2 || 18 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770201 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208021714/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770201 2015-12-08 dead |- | 24 || December 3, 1977 || Boston || 4–4 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 6,636 || 8–13–3 || 19 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770209 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208024652/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770209 2015-12-08 dead |- | 25 || December 7, 1977 || Washington || 3–5 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 3,842 || 8–14–3 || 19 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770224 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208013320/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770224 2015-12-08 dead |- | 26 || December 8, 1977 || @ Buffalo || 2–5 || Edwards || Buffalo Memorial Auditorium || 16,433 || 8–15–3 || 19 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770230 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207222915/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770230 2015-12-07 dead |- | 27 || December 11, 1977 || @ Philadelphia || 1–11 || Edwards || Spectrum || 17,077 || 8–16–3 || 19 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770241 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208002659/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770241 2015-12-08 dead |- | 28 || December 12, 1977 || Montreal || 1–5 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,026 || 8–17–3 || 19 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770246 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208004905/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770246 2015-12-08 dead |- | 29 || December 15, 1977 || @ Atlanta || 6–3 || Edwards || The Omni || 7,829 || 9–17–3 || 21 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770256 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207233553/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770256 2015-12-07 dead |- | 30 || December 17, 1977 || N.Y. Rangers || 4–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,929 || 10–17–3 || 23 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770259 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207224757/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770259 2015-12-07 dead |- | 31 || December 18, 1977 || @ Boston || 1–2 || Edwards || Boston Garden || 11,255 || 10–18–3 || 23 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770271 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208021716/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770271 2015-12-08 dead |- | 32 || December 21, 1977 || Philadelphia || 0–4 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,112 || 10–19–3 || 23 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770277 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208030559/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770277 2015-12-08 dead |- | 33 || December 23, 1977 || @ N.Y. Rangers || 4–5 || Edwards || Madison Square Garden || 17,500 || 10–20–3 || 23 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770286 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208031612/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770286 2015-12-08 dead |- | 34 || December 27, 1977 || @ Montreal || 3–5 || Meloche || Montreal Forum || 15,730 || 10–21–3 || 23 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770296 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208020037/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770296 2015-12-08 dead |- | 35 || December 28, 1977 || Boston || 5–5 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 11,255 || 10–21–4 || 24 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770304 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208025609/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770304 2015-12-08 dead |- | 36 || December 30, 1977 || Toronto || 0–5 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 6,520 || 10–22–4 || 24 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770312 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208013427/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770312 2015-12-08 dead |- | 37 || December 31, 1977 || @ Pittsburgh || 3–6 || Edwards || Civic Arena || 7,237 || 10–23–4 || 24 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770317 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207224105/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770317 2015-12-07 dead |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; January: 7–7–0 (home: 5–1–0; road: 2–6–0) Game Date Opponent Score Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap |- | 38 || January 3, 1978 || @ Philadelphia || 4–5 || Meloche || Spectrum || 17,077 || 10–23–4 || 24 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770324 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207230818/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770324 2015-12-07 dead |- | 39 || January 6, 1978 || Vancouver || 6–1 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,037 || 11–24–4 || 26 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770336 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208040106/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770336 2015-12-08 dead |- | 40 || January 7, 1978 || @ N.Y. Islanders || 3–5 || Meloche || Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum || 15,317 || 11–25–4 || 26 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770338 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208013112/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770338 2015-12-08 dead |- | 41 || January 11, 1978 || N.Y. Islanders || 5–3 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 2,704 || 12–25–4 || 28 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770353 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207232002/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770353 2015-12-07 dead |- | 42 || January 12, 1978 || Buffalo || 6–3 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 2,110 || 13–25–4 || 30 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770364 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208034832/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770364 2015-12-08 dead |- | 43 || January 13, 1978 || Toronto || 5–2 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,527 || 14–25–4 || 32 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770367 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207224223/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770367 2015-12-07 dead |- | 44 || January 14, 1978 || @ Pittsburgh || 2–4 || Meloche || Civic Arena || 11,461 || 14–25–4 || 32 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770372 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208033408/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770372 2015-12-08 dead |- | 45 || January 18, 1978 || Montreal || 4–7 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 7,011 || 14–27–4 || 32 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770383 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208032331/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770383 2015-12-08 dead |- | 46 || January 19, 1978 || @ Buffalo || 2–9 || Meloche || Buffalo Memorial Auditorium || 16,433 || 14–28–4 || 32 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770391 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207234538/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770391 2015-12-07 dead |- | 47 || January 21, 1978 || Colorado || 9–4 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,226 || 15–28–4 || 34 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770401 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208025327/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770401 2015-12-08 dead |- | 48 || January 22, 1978 || @ Boston || 3–2 || Edwards || Boston Garden || 11,427 || 16–28–4 || 36 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770407 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208033213/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770407 2015-12-08 dead |- | 49 || January 26, 1978 || @ Chicago || 0–5 || Edwards || Chicago Stadium || 537 || 16–29–4 || 36 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770414 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208005851/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770414 2015-12-08 dead |- | 50 || January 28, 1978 || @ Minnesota || 2–1 || Meloche || Met Center || 8,958 || 17–29–4 || 38 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770425 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208031501/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770425 2015-12-08 dead |- | 51 || January 29, 1978 || Atlanta || 2–6 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 3,321 || 17–30–4 || 38 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770428 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208002544/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770428 2015-12-08 dead |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; February: 2–7–4 (home: 2–3–3; road: 0–4–1) Game Date Opponent Score Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap |- | 52 || February 1, 1978 || Detroit || 2–0 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 7,841 || 18–30–4 || 40 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770440 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207230826/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770440 2015-12-07 dead |- | 53 || February 4, 1978 || Philadelphia || 2–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 13,110 || 18–30–5 || 41 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770635 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207223538/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770635 2015-12-07 dead |- | 54 || February 5, 1978 || @ Detroit || 3–4 || Meloche || Detroit Olympia || 10,216 || 18–31–5 || 41 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770449 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208003536/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770449 2015-12-08 dead |- | 55 || February 8, 1978 || Buffalo || 2–5 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,094 || 18–32–5 || 41 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770458 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208002429/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770458 2015-12-08 dead |- | 56 || February 10, 1978 || Washington || 1–4 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,193 || 18–33–5 || 41 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770467 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208013318/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770467 2015-12-08 dead |- | 57 || February 12, 1978 || N.Y. Islanders || 2–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 6,440 || 18–33–6 || 42 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770474 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207234540/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770474 2015-12-07 dead |- | 58 || February 15, 1978 || Atlanta || 5–5 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 2,696 || 18–33–7 || 43 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770481 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208034830/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770481 2015-12-08 dead |- | 59 || February 17, 1978 || Vancouver || 3–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,589 || 19–33–7 || 45 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770491 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208025604/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770491 2015-12-08 dead |- | 60 || February 22, 1978 || @ Toronto || 3–5 || Edwards || Maple Leaf Gardens || 16,449 || 19–34–7 || 45 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770500 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208011952/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770500 2015-12-08 dead |- | 61 || February 23, 1978 || @ Montreal || 1–5 || Meloche || Montreal Forum || 15,615 || 19–35–7 || 45 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770523 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207233413/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770523 2015-12-07 dead |- | 62 || February 25, 1978 || Buffalo || 3–13 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 10,324 || 19–36–7 || 45 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770526 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208024242/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770526 2015-12-08 dead |- | 63 || February 27, 1978 || @ Vancouver || 3–3 || Edwards || Pacific Coliseum || || 19–36–8 || 46 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770537 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208025606/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770537 2015-12-08 dead |- | 64 || February 28, 1978 || @ Los Angeles || 2–4 || Edwards || The Forum || 9,529 || 19–37–8 || 46 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770548 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208020325/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770548 2015-12-08 dead |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; March: 2–6–4 (home: 1–2–2; road: 1–4–2) Game Date Opponent Score Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap |- | 65 || March 3, 1978 || @ Colorado || 2–2 || Meloche || McNichols Sports Arena || 7,685 || 19–37–8 || 47 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770560 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207232000/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770560 2015-12-07 dead |- | 66 || March 4, 1978 || @ Atlanta || 3–9 || Edwards || The Omni || 10,014 || 19–38–8 || 47 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770563 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208031505/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770563 2015-12-08 dead |- | 67 || March 8, 1978 || @ N.Y. Rangers || 1–6 || Meloche || Madison Square Garden || 15,469 || 19–39–9 || 47 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770579 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207235002/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770579 2015-12-07 dead |- | 68 || March 11, 1978 || @ Toronto || 2–5 || Edwards || Maple Leaf Gardens || 16,485 || 19–40–9 || 47 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770596 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207230828/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770596 2015-12-07 dead |- | 69 || March 15, 1978 || Colorado || 2–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,266 || 19–40–10 || 48 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770612 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208020758/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770612 2015-12-08 dead |- | 70 || March 17, 1978 || Minnesota || 4–4 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,089 || 19–40–11 || 49 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770617 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207230824/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770617 2015-12-07 dead |- | 71 || March 18, 1978 || @ Washington || 3–8 || Edwards || Capital Centre || 10,381 || 19–41–11 || 49 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770622 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208004231/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770622 2015-12-08 dead |- | 72 || March 21, 1978 || Boston || 3–5 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 6,117 || 19–42–11 || 49 || |- | 73 || March 24, 1978 || Los Angeles || 3–4 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 4,744 || 19–43–11 || 49 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770647 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208023620/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770647 2015-12-08 dead |- | 74 || March 25, 1978 || @ N.Y. Islanders || 4–4 || Meloche || Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum || 15,317 || 19–43–12 || 50 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770650 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208033003/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770650 2015-12-08 dead |- | 75 || March 29, 1978 || Minnesota || 7–3 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,345 || 20–43–12 || 52 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770672 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208031134/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770672 2015-12-08 dead |- | 76 || March 30, 1978 || @ Buffalo || 5–3 || Meloche || Buffalo Memorial Auditorium || 16,433 || 21–43–12 || 54 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770676 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207224907/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770676 2015-12-07 dead |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; April: 1–2–1 (home: 1–1–1; road: 0–1–0) Game Date Opponent Score Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap |- | 77 || April 1, 1978 || @ St. Louis || 1–3 || Edwards || The Checkerdome || 5,561 || 21–44–12 || 54 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770684 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208040636/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770684 2015-12-08 dead |- | 78 || April 2, 1978 || Chicago || 4–2 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,561 || 22–44–12 || 56 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770690 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208010133/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770690 2015-12-08 dead |- | 79 || April 5, 1978 || Detroit || 5–5 || Edwards || Coliseum at Richfield || 5,410 || 22–44–13 || 57 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770699 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207233122/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770699 2015-12-07 dead |- | 80 || April 9, 1978 || Pittsburgh || 2–3 || Meloche || Coliseum at Richfield || 7,364 || 22–45–13 || 57 || http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770719 Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary 2015-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208040319/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?H19770719 2015-12-08 dead |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid black #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid black #ffc Tie (1 point) 1px solid black Detailed records Wales Conference Opponent Home Away Total Pts. Goals scored Goals allowed Adams Division Boston Bruins 0–1–2 1–2–0 1–3–2 4 17 21 Buffalo Sabres 1–2–0 1–2–0 2–4–0 4 20 38 Cleveland Barons – – – – – – Toronto Maple Leafs 2–1–0 0–3–0 2–4–0 4 17 23 3–4–2 2–7–0 5–11–2 12 54 82 Norris Division Detroit Red Wings 1–1–1 1–1–0 2–2–1 5 15 16 Los Angeles Kings 1–1–0 0–2–1 1–3–1 3 9 12 Montreal Canadiens 1–2–0 0–2–0 1–4–0 2 11 23 Pittsburgh Penguins 0–2–0 0–3–0 0–5–0 0 12 21 Washington Capitals 1–2–0 1–1–0 2–3–0 4 14 21 4–8–1 2–9–1 6–17–2 14 61 93 Campbell Conference Opponent Home Away Total Pts. Goals scored Goals allowed Patrick Division Atlanta Flames 0–1–1 1–1–0 1–2–1 3 16 23 New York Islanders 1–0–1 0–1–1 1–1–2 4 14 14 New York Rangers 1–1–0 0–2–0 1–3–0 2 9 18 Philadelphia Flyers 0–1–1 0–3–0 0–4–1 1 9 29 2–3–3 1–7–1 3–10–4 10 48 84 Smythe Division Chicago Black Hawks 1–1–0 0–2–0 1–3–0 2 7 17 Colorado Rockies 1–0–1 0–1–1 1–1–2 4 15 15 Minnesota North Stars 1–0–1 2–0–0 3–0–1 7 20 12 St. Louis Blues 0–1–1 1–1–0 1–2–1 3 9 11 Vancouver Canucks 2–0–0 0–1–1 2–1–1 5 16 11 5–2–3 3–5–2 8–7–5 21 67 66 Player stats Skaters Note: GP= Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes; +/- = Plus/minus     Regular season   Playoffs # Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- GP G A Pts PIM +/- 21 Dennis Maruk C 76 36 35 71 50 −26 – – – – – – 12 Mike Fidler LW 78 23 28 51 38 −13 – – – – – – 24 Kris Manery C 78 22 27 49 14 −15 – – – – – – 25 Al MacAdam LW 80 16 32 48 42 −19 – – – – – – 7 Dave Gardner C 75 19 25 44 10 −16 – – – – – – 20 Bob Murdoch RW 71 14 26 40 27 −18 – – – – – – 5 Greg Smith D 80 7 30 37 92 −26 – – – – – – 2 Rick Hampton D 77 18 18 36 19 −24 – – – – – – 26 Chuck Arnason† RW 40 21 13 34 8 −2 – – – – – – 8 Walt McKechnie† C 53 12 22 34 12 −8 – – – – – – 15 Jim Neilson D 68 2 21 23 20 −25 – – – – – – 23 J. P. Parise† LW 40 9 13 22 27 −15 – – – – – – 22 Rick Shinske RW 47 5 12 17 6 −12 – – – – – – 6 Jean Potvin† D 40 3 14 17 30 −4 – – – – – – 4 Bob Stewart D 72 2 15 17 84 −25 – – – – – – 16 Ken Kuzyk RW 28 5 4 9 6 −1 – – – – – – 19 John Baby D 24 2 7 9 26 −10 – – – – – – 16 Fred Ahern‡ RW 36 3 4 7 48 −16 – – – – – – 14 Mike Crombeen C 48 3 4 7 13 −26 – – – – – – 9 Wayne Merrick‡ C 18 2 5 7 13 −10 – – – – – – 3 Mike Christie‡ D 34 1 6 7 49 −14 – – – – – – 18 Rick Jodzio† LW 38 2 3 5 43 −9 – – – – – – 28 Randy Holt† D 48 1 4 5 229 −24 – – – – – – 26 Bob Girard‡ LW 25 0 4 4 11 −8 – – – – – – 10 Ralph Klassen‡ C 13 2 1 3 6 −2 – – – – – – 3 Dennis O'Brien†‡ D 23 0 3 3 31 −13 – – – – – – 18 Reg Kerr LW 7 0 2 2 7 − – – – – – – 6 Darcy Regier‡ D 15 0 1 1 28 −5 – – – – – – 1 Gary Edwards G 30 0 1 1 4 – – – – – – – 29 Jeff Allan D 4 0 0 0 2 − – – – – – – 13 Bjorn Johansson D 5 0 0 0 6 −2 – – – – – – 8 Dan Chicoine RW 6 0 0 0 0 −2 – – – – – – 27 Gilles Meloche G 54 0 0 0 4 – – – – – – –https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/CLE/1978.html 1977-78 Cleveland Barons Roster and Statistics †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Barons. Stats reflect time with the Barons only. ‡Traded mid-season. Goaltenders Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average     Regular season   Playoffs Player # GP TOI W L T GA SO GAA GP TOI W L GA SO GAA Gilles Meloche 27 54 3100 16 27 8 195 1 3.77 – – – – – – -.-- Gary Edwards 1 30 1700 6 18 5 128 0 4.52 – – – – – – -.-- Transactions The Barons were involved in the following transactions during the 1977–78 season: Trades August 17, 1977 To Cleveland Barons rights to Mike Eaves To St. Louis Blues Len Frig November 23, 1977 To Cleveland Barons Randy Holt To Chicago Black Hawks Reg Kerr December 9, 1977 To Cleveland Barons Walt McKechnie To Washington Capitals Bob Girard2nd round pick in 1978 draft (Paul MacKinnon) January 9, 1978 To Cleveland Barons Chuck ArnasonRick Jodzio To Colorado Rockies Fred AhernRalph Klassen January 10, 1978 To Cleveland Barons J. P. PariseJean Potvin4th round pick in 1978 draft(cancelled by Barons-North Stars merger) To New York Islanders Wayne MerrickDarcy Regier January 12, 1978 To Cleveland Barons Dennis O'Brien To Colorado Rockies Mike Christie Additions and subtractions Additions Player Former team Via Kris Manery University of Michigan (NCAA) free agency (1977–10) Subtractions Player New team Via Phil Roberto Birmingham Bulls (WHA) free agency (July 1977) Charlie Simmer Los Angeles Kings free agency (1977-08-08) Gary Holt St. Louis Blues free agency (1977-10-20) Dennis O'Brien Boston Bruins waivers (1978-03-10) October 2008 References External links Barons on Hockey Database Barons on Database Hockey Cleve Category:Cleveland Barons (NHL) Cleveland Cleveland Category:1970s in Cleveland