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1978 NHL Draft Results - Round 1





Draft Results
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Draft#:1
Bobby Smith
Ht/Wt:
Position:F
Drafted From:Ottawa 67's (OHA)

Draft#:2
Ryan Walter
Ht/Wt:
Position:C
Drafted From:Seattle Breakers (WCHL)

Draft#:3
Wayne Babych
Ht/Wt:
Position:R
Drafted From:Portland Winter Hawks (WCHL)

Draft#:4
Bill Derlago
Ht/Wt:
Position:C
Drafted From:Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)

Draft#:5
Mike Gillis
Ht/Wt:
Position:L
Drafted From:Kingston Canadians (OHA)

Draft#:6
Behn Wilson
Ht/Wt:
Position:D
Drafted From:Kingston Canadians (OHA)

Draft#:7
Ken Linseman
Ht/Wt:
Position:F
Drafted From:Birmingham Bulls (WHA)

Draft#:8
Dan Geoffrion
Ht/Wt:
Position:R
Drafted From:Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)

Draft#:9
Willie Huber
Ht/Wt:
Position:D
Drafted From:Hamilton Fincups (OHA)

Draft#:10
Tim Higgins
Ht/Wt:
Position:F
Drafted From:Ottawa 67's (OHA)

Draft#:11
Brad Marsh
Ht/Wt:
Position:D
Drafted From:London Knights (OHA)

Draft#:12
Brent Peterson
Ht/Wt:
Position:R
Drafted From:Portland Winter Hawks (WCHL)

Draft#:13
Larry Playfair
Ht/Wt:
Position:D
Drafted From:Portland Winter Hawks (WCHL)

Draft#:14
Dan Lucas
Ht/Wt:
Position:W
Drafted From:Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHA)

Draft#:15
Steve Tambellini
Ht/Wt:
Position:C
Drafted From:Lethbridge Broncos (WCHL)

Draft#:16
Al Secord
Ht/Wt:
Position:L
Drafted From:Hamilton Fincups (OHA)

Draft#:17
Dave Hunter
Ht/Wt:
Position:F
Drafted From:Sudbury Wolves (OHA)

Draft#:18
Tim Coulis
Ht/Wt:
Position:F
Drafted From:Hamilton Fincups (OHA)