The 1978–79 European Cup was the 14th edition of the European Cup, IIHF'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 CSKA Moscow, who won the final group. First round SC Riessersee : bye Second round Third round Ässät, Skellefteå AIK : bye Fourth round Poldi Kladno, CSKA Moscow : bye Final Group (Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria) Final group standings References Season 1979 1978–79 in European ice hockey IIHF European Cup