1978 NHL Amateur Draft
General information
Date(s)June 15, 1978
LocationQueen Elizabeth Hotel
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
First selectionCanada Bobby Smith
(Minnesota North Stars)

The 1978 NHL Amateur Draft was the 16th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, on June 15, 1978. It was the last draft to be called the "Amateur Draft" before the process was renamed to the NHL Entry Draft in 1979.

The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Viacheslav Fetisov, who retired after the 1997–98 season, although he was re-drafted in 1983.

Selections by round

Below are listed the selections in the 1978 NHL amateur draft. The Washington Capitals chose to take an extra pick in the first round instead of participating in the Dispersal Draft (Tim Coulis), and were allowed to pick in Cleveland's position in the second round to complete the Bob Girard/Walt McKechnie trade.[1] The New York Islanders had traded their fourth round selection to Cleveland, so that pick was forfeited.[2]

= NHL All-Star[3] = NHL All-Star[3] and NHL All-Star team = Hall of famers

Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.

Round one

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
1Bobby SmithCentre CanadaMinnesota North StarsOttawa 67's (OHL)
2Ryan WalterCentre CanadaWashington CapitalsSeattle Breakers (WCHL)
3Wayne BabychRight wing CanadaSt. Louis BluesPortland Winterhawks (WCHL)
4Bill DerlagoCentre CanadaVancouver CanucksBrandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
5Mike GillisLeft wing CanadaColorado RockiesKingston Canadians (OMJHL)
6Behn WilsonDefence CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Pittsburgh)1Kingston Canadians (OMJHL)
7Ken LinsemanCentre CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from the Rangers)2Birmingham Bulls (WHA)
8Dan GeoffrionRight wing CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Los Angeles)3Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)
9Willie HuberDefence CanadaDetroit Red WingsHamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
10Tim HigginsRight wing CanadaChicago Black HawksOttawa 67's (OMJHL)
11Brad MarshDefence CanadaAtlanta FlamesLondon Knights (OMJHL)
12Brent PetersonCentre CanadaDetroit Red Wings (from Toronto)4Portland Winterhawks (WCHL)
13Larry PlayfairDefence CanadaBuffalo SabresPortland Winterhawks (WCHL)
14Danny LucasRight wing CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL)
15Steve TambelliniCentre CanadaNew York IslandersLethbridge Broncos (WCHL)
16Al SecordLeft wing CanadaBoston BruinsHamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
17Dave HunterLeft wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensSudbury Wolves (OMJHL)
18Tim CoulisLeft wing CanadaWashington Capitals5Hamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
[4]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 14, 1978, that sent Tom Bladon, Orest Kindrachuk and Ross Lonsberry to Pittsburgh in exchange for future considerations (Pittsburgh's eighth-round pick in 1978) and this pick.
  2. The New York Rangers' first-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of compensation on June 2, 1978, for the right to hire Fred Shero as their new head coach. Philadelphia received this pick as compensation for the hire.
  3. The Los Angeles Kings' first-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 12, 1976, that sent Glenn Goldup and a third-round pick in 1978 to Los Angeles in exchange for a third-round pick in 1977 and this pick.
  4. The Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick went to the Detroit Red Wings as the result of a trade on March 13, 1978, that sent Dan Maloney and a second-round pick in 1980 to Toronto in exchange for Errol Thompson, a second-round pick in 1978, a first-round pick in 1980 and this pick.
  5. The Washington Capitals chose to take an extra pick in the first round instead of participating in the Dispersal Draft. They were awarded pick #18.

Round two

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
19Steve PayneLeft wing CanadaMinnesota North StarsOttawa 67's (OMJHL)
20Paul MulveyLeft wing CanadaWashington CapitalsPortland Winterhawks (WCHL)
21Joel QuennevilleDefence CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from St. Louis)1Windsor Spitfires (OMJHL)
22Curt FraserLeft wing United StatesVancouver CanucksVictoria Cougars (WCHL)
23Paul MacKinnonDefence CanadaWashington Capitals (from Cleveland)2Peterborough Petes (OMJHL)
24Steve ChristoffCentre United StatesMinnesota North Stars (from Colorado)3University of Minnesota (WCHA)
25Mike MeekerCentre CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsPeterborough Petes (OMJHL)
26Don MaloneyLeft wing CanadaNew York RangersKitchener Rangers (OMJHL)
27Merlin MalinowskiCentre CanadaColorado Rockies (from Los Angeles via Philadelphia)4Medicine Hat Tigers (WCHL)
28Glenn HicksLeft wing CanadaDetroit Red WingsFlin-Flon Bombers (WCHL)
29Doug LecuyerLeft wing CanadaChicago Black HawksPortland Winterhawks (WCHL)
30Dale YakiwchukCentre CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Atlanta)5Portland Winterhawks (WCHL)
31Al JensenGoaltender CanadaDetroit Red Wings (from Toronto)6Hamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
32Tony McKegneyLeft wing CanadaBuffalo SabresKingston Canadians (OMJHL)
33Mike SimurdaRight wing CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersKingston Canadians (OMJHL)
34Randy JohnstonDefence CanadaNew York IslandersPeterborough Petes (OMJHL)
35Graeme NicolsonDefence CanadaBoston BruinsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
36Ron CarterRight wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
[5]
  1. The St. Louis Blues' second-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a compensation to Toronto with cash from St. Louis for restricted free agent Rod Seiling on September 9, 1976.
  2. The Cleveland Barons' second-round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on December 9, 1977, that sent Walt McKechnie to Cleveland in exchange for Bob Girard and this pick.
    The Washington Capitals chose to take an extra pick in the first round instead of participating in the Dispersal Draft and were allowed to pick in Cleveland's position in the second round to complete the trade.
  3. The Colorado Rockies' second-round pick went to the Minnesota North Stars as the result of a trade on December 9, 1975, that sent the rights to Henry Boucha to Kansas City in exchange for this pick. The Kansas City Scouts relocated to become the Colorado Rockies for the 1976–77 NHL season.
  4. The Philadelphia Flyers' second-round pick went to the Colorado Rockies as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent Colorado's second-round pick in 1979 in exchange for this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on September 29, 1976, that sent Dave Schultz to Los Angeles in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 1977 and this pick.
  5. The Atlanta Flames' second-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 15, 1973, that sent Montreal's two first-round pick (#2 - Tom Lysiak and #16 - Vic Mercredi) and second-round pick (Eric Vail) in 1973 NHL Amateur Draft to Atlanta in exchange for Atlanta's first-round pick ((#5 - STL - John Davidson) in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft, first-round pick in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft (Mark Napier) and this pick.[6][7]
  6. The Toronto Maple Leafs' second-round pick went to the Detroit Red Wings as the result of a trade on March 13, 1978, that sent Dan Maloney and a second-round pick in 1980 to Toronto in exchange for Errol Thompson, a first-round pick in 1978, a first-round pick in 1980 and this pick.

Round three

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
37Gord SaltRight wing CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Minnesota)1Michigan Technological University (WCHA)
38Glen CurrieCentre CanadaWashington CapitalsLaval National (QMJHL)
39Steve HarrisonDefence CanadaSt. Louis BluesToronto Marlboros (OMJHL)
40Stan SmylRight wing CanadaVancouver CanucksNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
41Paul MessierCentre CanadaColorado RockiesUniversity of Denver (WCHA)
42Richard DavidLeft wing CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Pittsburgh)2Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL)
43Ray MarkhamCentre CanadaNew York RangersFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
44Dean TurnerDefence United StatesNew York Rangers (from Los Angeles)3University of Michigan (WCHA)
45Jay JohnstonDefence CanadaWashington Capitals (from Detroit)4Hamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
46Rick PatersonCentre CanadaChicago Black HawksCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
47Tim BernhardtGoaltender CanadaAtlanta FlamesCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
48Mark KirtonCentre CanadaToronto Maple LeafsPeterborough Petes (OMJHL)
49Rob McClanahanCentre United StatesBuffalo SabresUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
50Glen CochraneDefence CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersVictoria Cougars (WCHL)
51Dwayne LowdermilkDefence CanadaNew York IslandersSeattle Breakers (WCHL)
52Brad KnelsonDefence CanadaBoston BruinsLethbridge Broncos (WCHL)
53Doug DerksonCentre CanadaDetroit Red Wings (from Montreal via Los Angeles)5New Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
[8]
  1. The Minnesota North Stars' third-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on October 28, 1977, that sent Harvey Bennett Jr. to Minnesota in exchange for Blake Dunlop and this pick.
  2. The Pittsburgh Penguins' third-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on August 11, 1976, that sent Don Awrey to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  3. The Los Angeles Kings' third-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on August 31, 1977, that sent the rights to Pete Stemkowski to Los Angeles in exchange for future considerations. The future considerations became this pick.
  4. The Detroit Red Wings' third-round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on August 17, 1977, that sent the rights to Ron Low and a third-round pick in 1979 to Detroit in exchange for Walt McKechnie, a second-round pick in 1979 and this pick.
  5. The Los Angeles Kings' third-round pick went to the Detroit Red Wings as the result of a trade on January 9, 1978, that sent Danny Grant to Los Angeles in exchange for the rights to Barry Long and this pick.
    Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade with Montreal on June 12, 1976, that sent a third-round pick in 1977 and a first-round pick in 1978 in exchange for Glenn Goldup and this pick.

Round four

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
54Curt GilesDefence CanadaMinnesota North StarsUniversity of Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA)
55Bengt GustafssonRight wing SwedenWashington CapitalsFärjestad BK Karlstad (SEL)
56Harald LucknerCentre SwedenVancouver Canucks (from St. Louis)1Färjestad BK Karlstad (SEL)
57Brad SmithRight wing CanadaVancouver CanucksSudbury Wolves (OMJHL)
pick forfeitedNew York Islanders (from Cleveland)2
58Dave WatsonLeft wing CanadaColorado RockiesSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL)
59Dave SilkRight wing United StatesNew York Rangers (from Pittsburgh)3Boston University (ECAC)
60Andre DoreDefence CanadaNew York RangersQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
61Shane PearsallLeft wing CanadaPittsburgh Penguins (from Los Angeles)4Ottawa 67's (OMJHL)
62Bjorn SkaareCentre NorwayDetroit Red WingsOttawa 67's (OMJHL)
63Brian YoungDefence CanadaChicago Black HawksNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
64Jim MacRaeLeft wing CanadaAtlanta FlamesLondon Knights (OMJHL)
65Bob ParentGoaltender CanadaToronto Maple LeafsKitchener Rangers (OMJHL)
66Mike GazdicDefence CanadaBuffalo SabresSudbury Wolves (OMJHL)
67Russ WildermanCentre CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersSeattle Breakers (WCHL)
Not exercisedCleveland Barons (from the Islanders)5
68George BuatRight wing CanadaBoston BruinsSeattle Breakers (WCHL)
69Kevin ReevesCentre CanadaMontreal CanadiensMontreal Juniors (QMJHL)
[9]
  1. The St. Louis Blues' fourth-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on June 12, 1978, that sent Mike Walton to St. Louis in exchange for future considerations and this pick.
  2. Draft pick forfeited by the Islanders due to Barons-North Stars merger on June 14, one day prior to the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft.
    Originally, the Cleveland Barons' fourth-round pick would have gone to the New York Islanders as the result of a trade on January 10, 1978, that sent Jean-Paul Parise, Jean Potvin Wayne Merrick, and the Islanders' fourth-round pick in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft to Cleveland in exchange for Wayne Merrick, Darcy Regier and this pick.
  3. The Pittsburgh Penguins' fourth-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on October 8, 1976, that sent Dunc Wilson to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  4. The Los Angeles Kings' fourth-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as the result of a trade on November 2, 1977, that sent Syl Apps Jr. and Hartland Monahan to Los Angeles in exchange for Gene Carr, Dave Schultz and this pick.
  5. Draft pick not exercised by Cleveland due to Barons-North Stars merger on June 14, one day prior to the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft.
    Originally, the New York Islanders fourth-round pick would have gone to the Cleveland Barons' as the result of a trade on January 10, 1978, that sent Wayne Merrick, Darcy Regier and Cleveland's fourth-round pick in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft to the Islanders in exchange for Jean-Paul Parise, Jean Potvin and this pick.

Round five

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
70Roy KerlingLeft wing CanadaMinnesota North StarsCornell University (ECAC)
71Lou FranceschettiLeft wing CanadaWashington CapitalsNiagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL)
72Kevin WillisonDefence CanadaSt. Louis BluesBillings Bighorns (WCHL)
73Tim ThomlisonGoaltender CanadaColorado Rockies (from Vancouver)1Billings Bighorns (WCHL)
74Rod GuimontRight wing CanadaColorado RockiesLethbridge Broncos (WCHL)
75Rob GarnerCentre CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsToronto Marlboros (OMJHL)
76Mike McDougalRight wing United StatesNew York RangersPort Huron Flags (IHL)
77Paul ManciniLeft wing CanadaLos Angeles KingsSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL)
78Ted NolanCentre CanadaDetroit Red WingsToronto Marlboros (OMJHL)
79Mark MurphyLeft wing CanadaChicago Black HawksSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL)
80Gord WappelDefence CanadaAtlanta FlamesRegina Pats (WCHL)
81Jordy DouglasLeft wing CanadaToronto Maple LeafsFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
82Randy IrelandGoaltender CanadaBuffalo SabresFlint Generals (IHL)
83Brad TamblynDefence CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersUniversity of Toronto (CIAU)
84Greg HayLeft wing United StatesNew York IslandersPortland Winterhawks (WCHL)
85Daryl MacLeodLeft wing United StatesBoston BruinsBoston University (ECAC)
86Mike BoydDefence CanadaMontreal CanadiensSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OMJHL)
[10]
  1. The Vancouver Canucks' fifth-round pick went to the Colorado Rockies as the result of a trade on September 12, 1976, that sent Colorado's fourth-round pick in 1977 NHL Amateur Draft to Vancouver in exchange for this pick.

Round six

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
87Bob BergloffDefence United StatesMinnesota North StarsUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
88Vince MagnanLeft wing CanadaWashington CapitalsUniversity of Denver (WCHA)
89Jim NillRight wing CanadaSt. Louis BluesMedicine Hat Tigers (WCHL)
90Gerry MinorCentre CanadaVancouver CanucksRegina Pats (WCHL)
91John HynesGoaltender United StatesColorado RockiesHarvard University (ECAC)
92Mel HewittDefence CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Pittsburgh)1Calgary Wranglers (WCHL)
93Tom LaidlawDefence CanadaNew York RangersNorthern Michigan University (CCHA)
94Doug KeansGoaltender CanadaLos Angeles KingsOshawa Generals (OMJHL)
95Sylvain LocasCentre CanadaDetroit Red WingsSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
96Dave FeamsterDefence United StatesChicago Black HawksColorado College (WCHA)
97Greg MeredithRight wing CanadaAtlanta FlamesUniversity of Notre Dame (WCHA)
98Norm LefebvreRight wing CanadaToronto Maple LeafsTrois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL)
99Cam MacGregorLeft wing CanadaBuffalo SabresCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
100Mark TaylorCentre CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersUniversity of North Dakota (WCHA)
101Kelly DavisDefence CanadaNew York IslandersFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
102Jeff BrubakerLeft wing United StatesBoston BruinsPeterborough Petes (OMJHL)
103Keith ActonCentre CanadaMontreal CanadiensPeterborough Petes (OMJHL)
[11]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' sixth-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 13, 1978, that sent Randy Carlyle and George Ferguson to Pittsburgh in exchange for Dave Burrows and this pick.

Round seven

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
104Kim SpencerDefence CanadaMinnesota North StarsVictoria Cougars (WCHL)
105Mats HallinLeft wing SwedenWashington CapitalsSödertälje SK (Sweden)
106Steve StockmanCentre CanadaSt. Louis BluesCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
107Dave RossLeft wing CanadaVancouver CanucksPortland Winterhawks (WCHL)
108Andy ClarkDefence CanadaColorado RockiesLake Superior State University (CCHA)
109Paul MacLeanRight wing CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)1Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
110Dan ClarkDefence CanadaNew York RangersMilwaukee Admirals (IHL)
111Don WaddellDefence United StatesLos Angeles KingsNorthern Michigan University (CCHA)
112Wes GeorgeLeft wing CanadaDetroit Red WingsSaskatoon Blades (WCHL)
113Dave MancusoDefence CanadaChicago Black HawksWindsor Spitfires (OMJHL)
114Dave HindmarchRight wing CanadaAtlanta FlamesUniversity of Alberta (CIAU)
115John ScammellDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsLethbridge Broncos (WCHL)
116Dan EastmanCentre CanadaBuffalo SabresPeterborough Petes (OMJHL)
117Mike EwanouskiRight wing United StatesPhiladelphia FlyersBoston College (ECAC)
118Richard PepinLeft wing CanadaNew York IslandersLaval National (QMJHL)
119Murray SkinnerGoaltender CanadaBoston BruinsLake Superior State University (CCHA)
120Jim LawsonRight wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensBrown University (ECAC)
[12]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' seventh-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.

Round eight

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
121Mike CotterDefence CanadaMinnesota North StarsBowling Green University (CCHA)
122Rich SiroisGoaltender CanadaWashington CapitalsMilwaukee Admirals (IHL)
123Denis HouleRight wing CanadaSt. Louis BluesHamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
124Steve O'NeillLeft wing United StatesVancouver CanucksProvidence College (ECAC))
125John OlverRight wing CanadaColorado RockiesUniversity of Michigan (WCHA)
126Jerry PriceGoaltender CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Pittsburgh)1Portland Winterhawks (WCHL)
127Greg KostenkoDefence CanadaNew York RangersOhio State University (CCHA)
128Rob MierkalnsCentre CanadaLos Angeles KingsHamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
129John BarrettDefence CanadaDetroit Red WingsWindsor Spitfires (OMJHL)
130Sandy RossDefence CanadaChicago Black HawksColgate University (ECAC)
131Dave MorrisonRight wing CanadaAtlanta FlamesCalgary Wranglers (WCHL)
132Kevin ReinhartDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsKitchener Rangers (OMJHL)
133Eric StrobelCentre United StatesBuffalo SabresUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
134Darre SwitzerCentre CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersMedicine Hat Tigers (WCHL)
135Dave CameronCentre CanadaNew York IslandersUniversity of Prince Edward Island (CIAU)
136Bobby HehirCentre United StatesBoston BruinsBoston College (ECAC)
137Larry LandonRight wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensRensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC)
[13]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' eighth-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 14, 1978, that sent Tom Bladon, Orest Kindrachuk and Ross Lonsberry to Pittsburgh in exchange for Pittsburgh's first-round pick in 1978 and future considerations (this pick).

Round nine

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
138Brent GogolRight wing CanadaMinnesota North StarsBillings Bighorns (WCHL)
139Denis PomerleauRight wing CanadaWashington CapitalsTrois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL)
140Tony MeagherRight wing CanadaSt. Louis BluesBoston University (ECAC)
141Charlie AntetomasoDefence United StatesVancouver CanucksBoston College (ECAC)
142Kevin KrookDefence CanadaColorado RockiesRegina Pats (WCHL)
143Rick SimpsonRight wing CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)1Medicine Hat Tigers (WCHL)
144Brian McDavidDefence CanadaNew York RangersKitchener Rangers (OMJHL)
145Rick ScullyLeft wing CanadaLos Angeles KingsBrown University (ECAC)
146Jim MalazdrewiczLeft wing CanadaDetroit Red WingsSt. Boniface Saints (MJHL)
147Mark LockenGoaltender CanadaChicago Black HawksNiagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL)
148Doug ToddRight wing CanadaAtlanta FlamesUniversity of Michigan (WCHA)
149Mike WaghorneDefence United StatesToronto Maple LeafsUniversity of New Hampshire (ECAC)
150Eugene O'SullivanCentre CanadaBuffalo SabresCalgary Wranglers (WCHL)
151Greg FrancisDefence CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersSt. Lawrence University (ECAC)
152Paul JoswiakGoaltender United StatesNew York IslandersUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
153Craig MacTavishCentre CanadaBoston BruinsUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell (ECAC)
154Kevin ConstantineGoaltender United StatesMontreal CanadiensRensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC)
[14]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' ninth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.

Round ten

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
155Mike SeideLeft wing United StatesMinnesota North StarsBloomington Junior Stars (USHL)
156Barry HeardGoaltender CanadaWashington CapitalsLondon Knights (OMJHL)
157Jim LockhurstGoaltender CanadaSt. Louis BluesKingston Canadians (OMJHL)
158Richard MartensGoaltender CanadaVancouver CanucksNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
159Jeff JensenLeft wing United StatesColorado RockiesLake Superior State University (CCHA)
160Bob FroeseGoaltender CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)1Niagara Falls Flyers (OMJHL)
161Mark RodriguesGoaltender United StatesNew York RangersYale University (ECAC)
162Brad ThiessenCentre CanadaLos Angeles KingsToronto Marlboros (OMJHL)
163Geoff ShawRight wing CanadaDetroit Red WingsHamilton Fincups (OMJHL)
164Glenn VanDefence United StatesChicago Black HawksColorado College (WCHA)
165Mark GreenCentre United StatesAtlanta FlamesSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
166Laurie CuvelierDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsSt. Francis Xavier University (CIAU)
167Rick BerardDefence CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Buffalo)2St. Mary's University (CIAU)
168Don LuciaDefence United StatesPhiladelphia FlyersUniversity of Notre Dame (WCHA)
169Scott CameronDefence CanadaNew York IslandersUniversity of Notre Dame (WCHA)
170Dan LergCentre United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Boston)3University of Michigan (WCHA)
171John SwanCentre CanadaMontreal CanadiensMcGill University (CIAU)
[15]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' tenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  2. The Buffalo Sabres' tenth-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
  3. The Boston Bruins' tenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Boston in exchange for this pick.

Round eleven

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
172Mark ToffoloDefence United StatesWashington CapitalsPort Huron Flags (IHL)
173Risto SiltanenDefence FinlandSt. Louis BluesIlves (Finland)
174Bo EricsonDefence SwedenColorado RockiesAIK (Sweden)
175Dan HermanssonLeft wing SwedenSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)1Karlskoga (Sweden)
176Steve WeeksGoaltender CanadaNew York RangersNorthern Michigan University (CCHA)
177Jim ArmstrongLeft wing United StatesLos Angeles KingsClarkson University (ECAC)
178Carl Van HarrewynDefence CanadaDetroit Red WingsNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
179Darryl SutterLeft wing CanadaChicago Black HawksLethbridge Broncos (WCHL)
180Bob SullivanLeft wing CanadaAtlanta FlamesToledo Goaldiggers (IHL)
181Jean-Francois BoutinLeft wing CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Toronto)2Verdun Eperviers (QMJHL)
182Mark BergeDefence United StatesPhiladelphia Flyers (from Buffalo)3University of North Dakota (WCHA)
183Ken MooreGoaltender United StatesPhiladelphia FlyersClarkson University (ECAC)
184Christer LowdahlCentre SwedenNew York IslandersÖrebro (Sweden)
185John SullivanRight wing United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Boston)4Providence College (ECAC)
186Daniel MetivierRight wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
[16]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' eleventh-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  2. The Toronto Maple Leafs' eleventh-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Toronto in exchange for this pick.
  3. The Buffalo Sabres' eleventh-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
  4. The Boston Bruins' eleventh-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Boston in exchange for this pick.

Round twelve

Ladislav Svozil was the first Czechoslovakian player drafted in the history of the NHL Draft. The Red Wings selected Svozil in the 12th round.[17] Bernhardt Engelbrecht was the first German player drafted in the history of the NHL Draft. The Flames selected him in the 12th round.[17]

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
187Paul HoganLeft wing CanadaWashington CapitalsRegina Pats (WCHL)
188Serge MenardRight wing CanadaSt. Louis BluesMontreal Juniors (QMJHL)
189Steve BargerRight wing United StatesWashington Capitals (from Vancouver)1Boston College (ECAC)
190Jari ViitalaCentre FinlandColorado RockiesIlves (Finland)
191Don BoydDefence CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)2Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC)
192Pierre DaigneaultLeft wing CanadaNew York RangersCégep de Saint-Laurent (CIAU)
193Claude LarochelleCentre CanadaLos Angeles KingsHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
194Ladislav SvozilLeft wing CzechoslovakiaDetroit Red WingsHC Vitkovice (Czechoslovakia)
195Jim OlsonCentre United StatesPhiladelphia Flyers (from Chicago)3St. Paul Vulcans (USHL)
196Bernhard EngelbrechtGoaltender West GermanyAtlanta FlamesEV Landshut (West Germany)
197Paul StasiukLeft wing CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Toronto)4Providence College (ECAC)
198Anton StastnyLeft wing CzechoslovakiaPhiladelphia FlyersHC Bratislava (Czechoslovakia)
199Gunnar PerssonDefence SwedenNew York IslandersBrynäs IF Gävle (Sweden)
200Gerd TruntschkaCentre West GermanySt. Louis Blues (from Boston)5EV Cologne (West Germany)
201Viacheslav FetisovDefence Soviet UnionMontreal CanadiensCSKA Moscow (Russia)
[18]
  1. The Vancouver Canucks' twelfth-round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Vancouver in exchange for this pick.
  2. The Pittsburgh Penguins' twelfth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  3. The Chicago Black Hawks' twelfth-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
  4. The Toronto Maple Leafs' twelfth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Toronto in exchange for this pick.
  5. The Boston Bruins' twelfth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Boston in exchange for this pick.

Round thirteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
202Rod PacholzukDefence CanadaWashington CapitalsUniversity of Michigan (WCHA)
203Viktor ShkurdyukRight wing Soviet UnionSt. Louis BluesLeningrad (USSR)
204Ulf ZetterstromLeft wing SwedenColorado RockiesKiruna (Sweden)
205Carl BloombergGoaltender United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)1St. Louis University (CCHA)
206Chris McLaughlinDefence United StatesNew York RangersDartmouth College (ECAC)
207Terry KitchingLeft wing CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Los Angeles)2St. Louis University (CCHA)
208Tom BaileyRight wing CanadaDetroit Red WingsKingston Canadians (OMJHL)
209Brian O'ConnorDefence United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Atlanta)3Boston University (ECAC)
210Brian CrombeenDefence CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Toronto)4Kingston Canadians (OMJHL)
211Mike PidgeonCentre CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Boston)5Oshawa Generals (OMJHL)
212Jeff MarsRight wing United StatesMontreal CanadiensUniversity of Michigan (WCHA)
[19]
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' thirteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  2. The Los Angeles Kings' thirteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
  3. The Atlanta Flames' thirteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
  4. The Toronto Maple Leafs' thirteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Toronto in exchange for this pick.
  5. The Boston Bruins' thirteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Boston in exchange for this pick.

Round fourteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
213Wes JarvisCentre CanadaWashington CapitalsWindsor Spitfires (OMJHL)
214John CochraneRight wing United StatesSt. Louis BluesHarvard University (ECAC)
215Ray IrwinDefence CanadaWashington Capitals (from Colorado)1Oshawa Generals (OMJHL)
216Joe CaseyDefence United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)2Boston College (ECAC)
217Todd JohnsonCentre United StatesNew York RangersBoston University (ECAC)
218Jim FarrellCentre United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Los Angeles)3Princeton University (ECAC)
219Larry LozinskiGoaltender CanadaDetroit Red WingsFlin-Flon Bombers (WCHL)
220Frank JohnsonDefence United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Atlanta)4Providence College (ECAC)
221Blair WheelerDefence CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Toronto)5Yale University (ECAC)
222Greg TignanelliLeft wing United StatesMontreal CanadiensNorthern Michigan University (CCHA)
[20]
  1. The Colorado Rockies' fourteenth-round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
  2. The Pittsburgh Penguins' fourteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  3. The Los Angeles Kings' fourteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
  4. The Atlanta Flames' fourteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
  5. The Toronto Maple Leafs' fourteenth-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 15, 1978, that sent cash to Toronto in exchange for this pick.

Round fifteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
223Dan McCarthyCentre CanadaNew York RangersSudbury Wolves (OMJHA)
224Randy BettyLeft wing CanadaDetroit Red WingsNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
225George GoulakosLeft wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensSt. Lawrence University (ECAC)
[21]

Round sixteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
226Brian CrawleyDefence CanadaDetroit Red WingsSt. Lawrence University (ECAC)
227Ken MoodieRight wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensColgate University (ECAC)
[22]

Round seventeen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
228Doug FeasbyCentre CanadaDetroit Red WingsToronto Marlboros (OMJHL)
229Serge LeBlancDefence CanadaMontreal CanadiensUniversity of Vermont (ECAC)
[23]

Round eighteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
230Bob MagnusonCentre United StatesMontreal CanadiensMerrimack College (ECAC)
[24]

Round nineteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
231Chris NilanRight wing United StatesMontreal CanadiensNortheastern University (ECAC)
[25]

Round twenty

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
232Rick WilsonGoaltender CanadaMontreal CanadiensSt. Lawrence University (ECAC)
[26]

Round twenty-one

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
233Louis SleigherRight wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensChicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
[27]

Round twenty-two

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
234Doug RobbRight wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensBillings Bighorns (WCHL)
[28]
= NHL All-Star[3] = Hall of famers

Draftees based on nationality

Rank Country Amount
North America217
1 Canada170
2 United States47
Europe17
3 Sweden8
4 Czechoslovakia2
 Finland2
 Soviet Union2
 West Germany2
5 Norway1

Notes

    References

    HockeyDB 1978 Draft Centre

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    2. Duplacey p.1397
    3. 1 2 3 Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
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