1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season


The 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season was their 15th season. Dino Ciccarelli, in his second season, scored 55 goals, a franchise record. Minnesota won their first division title, but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Black Hawks.

Offseason

Regular season

Glen Sonmor took a temporary leave of absence in January 1982, leaving assistant coach Murray Oliver in charge for four games, three of which the North Stars won.

Playoffs

The North Stars lost in the first round to Chicago. The Black Hawks won the best-of-five series, three games to one.

Final standings

Schedule and results

Player statistics

Forwards

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
PlayerGPGASTPTSPIM
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Defencemen

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
PlayerGPGAPtsPIM
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Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average
PlayerGPWLTSOGAA
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Awards and records

Draft picks

Minnesota's draft picks at the 1981 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec.
Round#PlayerNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
113Ron MeighanNiagara Falls Flyers
227Dave DonnellySt. Albert Saints
231Mike SandsSudbury Wolves
233Tom HirschPatrick Henry High School
234Dave PreussSt. Thomas Academy
241Jali WahlstenTPS
469Terry TaitSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
476Jim MalwitzGrand Rapids High School
597Kelly HubbardPortland Winter Hawks
6118Paul GuayMount Saint Charles Academy
7139Jim ArchibaldMoose Jaw Canucks
8160Kari KanervoTPS
9181Scott BjugstadUniversity of Minnesota
10202Steve KudebehBreck School

Roster