All Swedes in the NHL 1977-1978
How many Swedes played in the NHL in 1977-1978?
11 Swedes played in the NHL regular season in 1977-1978 – 5 forwards, 4 defensemen, 2 goalies.
The count covers Swedish players who appeared in at least one regular-season game that season. Each player is counted once in the total, even if they represented several teams. Explore the teams and players below.
3 Swedes played for Minnesota North Stars in the 1977-1978 season. 3 forwards.
#22 Roland Eriksson, center (C) from Stora Tuna. This was season number 2 with the team. Roland Eriksson's total stats with Minnesota North Stars through the 1977-1978 season: 129 points in 158 games.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
#24 Kent-Erik Andersson, right wing (R) from Örebro. This was his first season with the team.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
#16 Per-Olov Brasar, center (C) from Falun. This was his first season with the team.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
3 Swedes played for New York Islanders in the 1977-1978 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman, 1 goalie.
#23 Robert Nyström, right wing (R) from Stockholm. This was season number 6 with the team. Robert Nyström's total stats with New York Islanders through the 1977-1978 season: 261 points in 404 games.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
#29 Göran Högosta, goalie (G) from Äppelbo. This was his first season with the team.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
#7 Stefan Persson, defenseman (D) from Bjurholm. This was his first season with the team.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
2 Swedes played for Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1977-1978 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#21 Börje Salming, defenseman (D) from Kiruna. This was season number 5 with the team. Börje Salming's total stats with Toronto Maple Leafs through the 1977-1978 season: 287 points in 370 games.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
Played for the team during the season, but was not with it at season end
#11 Inge Hammarström, left wing (L) from Sundsvall. This was season number 5 with the team. Inge Hammarström's total stats with Toronto Maple Leafs through the 1977-1978 season: 167 points in 292 games.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
1 Swede played for Cleveland Barons in the 1977-1978 season. 1 defenseman.
#13 Björn Johansson, defenseman (D) from Örebro. This was season number 2 with the team. Björn Johansson's total stats with Cleveland Barons through the 1977-1978 season: 2 points in 15 games.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
1 Swede played for Detroit Red Wings in the 1977-1978 season. 1 defenseman.
#4 Thommie Bergman, defenseman (D) from Munkfors. This was season number 4 with the team. Thommie Bergman's total stats with Detroit Red Wings through the 1977-1978 season: 32 points in 150 games.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
1 Swede played for New York Rangers in the 1977-1978 season. 1 goalie.
#31 Hardy Åström, goalie (G) from Skellefteå. This was his first season with the team.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
1 Swede played for St. Louis Blues in the 1977-1978 season. 1 forward.
#11 Inge Hammarström, left wing (L) from Sundsvall. This was his first season with the team.
Stats for the 1977-1978 regular season
Teams without Swedes in 1977-1978
No Swedes played for these teams in the 1977-1978 season: Atlanta Flames, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Kings, Montréal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals.