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1978 Intraleague & Dispersal Drafts

1978-79

Intraleague Draft

Indianapolis: Pierre Jarry (Edmonton), Don McLeod (Edmonton); Cincinnati: Jim Troy (Edmonton), Cap Raeder (New England), Steve Sutherland (Quebec); Edmonton: Matti Hagman (Quebec).

Dispersals

The Houston Aeros folded July 6, 1978, when the contracts of thirteen players were purchased by the Winnipeg Jets. The remaining players were then declared free agents.

Purchased by Winnipeg: John Hughes, Scott Campbell, Al McLeod, Paul Terbenche, Andre Lacroix, Cam Connor, Rich Preston, Terry Ruskowski, Don Larway, Morris Lukowich, John Gray, Steve West, Ernie Wakely.

Declared free agents: Lynn Zimmerman, Poul Popiel, John Schella, Larry Hale, Ted Taylor, Ron Hansis, Larry Lund.

All players for the Indianapolis Racers, which folded December 15, 1978, were declared free agents.

 

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Reviews, Podcasts and Media

Article: Color of Hockey: Alton White (The Hockey News), by William Douglas — March 8, 2020
Review: US Sports History, by Rick Macales — Feb 6, 2021
Podcast: Good Seats Still Available, by Tim Hanlon — Feb 28, 2021
Podcast: Digital to Dice (Youtube), by Dave Gardner — July 3, 2022

 


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