Ten teams played 72 games each in the schedule.
The Sherbrooke Castors finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Jean Rougeau Trophy.
The Cornwall Royals, led by rookie Dale Hawerchuk won the President's Cup, defeating the Sherbrooke Castors in the finals.
Cornwall went on to win the 1980 Memorial Cup, winning their second Memorial Cup championship.
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes Dale Hawerchuk was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 45 points (20 goals, 25 assists).