The 1978–79 European Cup was the 14th edition of the

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's premier European club ice hockey tournament. The season started on September 12, 1978, and finished on August 29, 1979. The tournament was won by

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, who won the final group.

First round

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: bye

Second round

Third round

Ässät, Skellefteå AIK : bye

Fourth round

Poldi Kladno,

: bye

Final Group

(

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) The final match also counted as the final of the 1977–78 IIHF European Cup which had still not been played. CSKA secured both titles by winning the match.

Final group standings

References

External links

Season 1979
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