| Player | Pos. | Previous Team | Hometown | NHL Draft | UMN Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Ardito | D | Sault Ste. Marie Algoma (Midget) | S.S. Marie, Ontario | Undrafted | Two |
| Bob Bergloff | D | Bloomington Jr. Stars (MWJHL) | Bloomington, MN | Minnesota (1978) | Four |
| Steve Pepper | D | Edina East (Minn. HS) | Edina, MN | Undrafted | Three |
| Dave Terwilliger | F | Edina East (Mi9nn. HS) | Edina, MN | Undrafted | Four |
| NOTE: Ardito's CHL rights held by Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) | |||||