1978–79 New England Whalers season



The 1978–79 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' 7th and final season in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Whalers finished 4th in the league and lost in the Semi-finals to the Edmonton Oilers 4 games to 3.

Off-season
The Whalers jerseys were the same design as in the 1974-75 season.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Playoffs

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Awards and Records

 * Dennis A. Murphy Trophy (Best Defenseman): Rick Ley
 * Mark Howe, Left Wing, WHA First Team All-Star
 * Rick Ley, Defense, WHA First Team All-Star

Video
Whalers-Jet game from January 30, 1979.