1979 Memorial Cup

The Brandon Wheat Kings represented the Western Hockey League at the 1979 Memorial Cup.

In the post-season, the Wheat Kings finished the round-robin portion with a 7-1 record, advancing to the East Division finals.

In the final round, Brandon defeated the Portland Winter Hawks four games to two to win the WHL championship, and earning a trip to the 1979 Memorial Cup.

The Peterborough Petes represented the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League at the 1979 Memorial Cup.

Peterborough was the top team in the OMJHL during the 1978-79 season, earning a record of 46-19-3 for 95 points, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy.

In the J. Ross Robertson Cup finals, the Petes faced the Niagara Falls Flyers.

The Flyers pushed Peterborough to seven games, however, the Petes won the championship and would represent the OMJHL at the 1979 Memorial Cup.

The Petes offense was led by Tim Trimper, who scored a team high 62 goals and 108 points in 66 games.

The Trois-Rivières Draveurs represented the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League at the 1979 Memorial Cup.

The Draveurs were the top team in the league during the 1978-79 season, finishing with a record of 58-8-6, earning 122 points and winning the Jean Rougeau Trophy.

In the post-season, Sauve scored 19 goals and 38 points in 13 games to win the Guy Lafleur Trophy as Playoff MVP.

Round-robin Final [1] Bob Attwell, Dave Beckon, Terry Bovair, Carmine Cirella, Keith Crowder, Ken Ellacott, Dave Fenyves, Larry Floyd, Bill Gardner, Chris Halyk, Anssi Melametsa, Larry Murphy, Mark Reeds, Brad Ryder, Stuart Smith, Greg Theberge, Tim Trimper, Jim Weimer.