The 1979–80 European Cup was the 15th edition of the European Cup, IIHF's premier European club ice hockey tournament. The season started on October 11, 1979, and finished on August 24, 1980. The tournament was won by CSKA Moscow, who won the final group. First round Kölner EC, SC Bern, HK Olimpija Ljubljana, Flyers Heerenveen : bye Second round Tappara, Modo, Slovan Bratislava, CSKA Moscow : bye Third round Final Group (Innsbruck, Austria) Final group standings References Season 1980 1979–80 in European ice hockey IIHF European Cup