page_title: 1980 in Michigan
section_title: Ice hockey
hierarchical_section_title: 1980 in Michigan / Sports / Ice hockey
caption_attribution_description: Trading card photo of Gordie Howe as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. These cards were printed on the backs of Chex cereal boxes in the US and Canada from 1963 to 1965. Those collecting the cards cut them from the back of the boxes. Howe's card at PSA.
context_page_description: Events from the year 1980 in Michigan.
  The Associated Press selected the top Michigan news stories in Michigan as follows:
  Record losses by the Big Three automakers and layoffs of 190,000 workers by year's end and production falling below the Japanese auto makers for the first time in history;
  Economic downturn in Michigan resulting in layoffs of state employees, increases in welfare rolls, and reductions in state services;
  A radical tax-cutting proposal from Shiawassee County Drain Commissioner Robert Tisch, known as the Tisch Amendment, was defeated in the November general election;
  Chrysler Corporation's struggle to avoid bankruptcy, including $1.47 billion in losses in the first nine months, the introduction of the K car, and its pursuit of additional federal loan guarantees;
  The 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit nominating Ronald Reagan as its Presidential nominee;
  The 1980 Kalamazoo tornado of May 13 that killed five persons and injured 80;
  A compromise over oil drilling in the Pigeon River Country State Forest with new drilling to be permitted in the forest, but under heightened environmental safeguards;
context_section_description: 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season – The Red Wings compiled a 26–43–11 record under head coaches Bobby Kromm and Ted Lindsay in the team's first season playing in Joe Louis Arena. The team's statistical leaders included Mike Foligno with 36 goals and Dale McCourt with 51 assists and 81 points. Goaltender Rogie Vachon led the NHL in losses (30) and goals allowed (209).
  32nd National Hockey League All-Star Game – The game was played on February 5 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The game drew a crowd of 21,002 persons, the largest crowd to watch a professional hockey game to that date. The crowd gave Gordie Howe a two-and-a-half minute standing ovation before the game and another ovation when he assisted on a goal.
  1979–80 Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey team – Michigan Tech advanced to the 1980 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. The team lost to North Dakota in the national championship game by a 5–2 score. Northern Michigan finished its season with a 34–6–1 record under head coach Rick Comley.
  1979–80 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team – The Wolverines compiled a 23–13–2 record under head coach Dan Farrell.
  1979–80 Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey team – The Spartans compiled a 14–24 record in their first season under head coach Ron Mason.
  1979–80 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team – The Huskies compiled an 18–18–2 record under head coach John MacInnes.
caption: Gordie Howe
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