New Westminster Bruins 1978-1979 - Roster, Stats & more

1978-1979

1978-1979 New Westminster Bruins Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		John Dobson (G)	63	1961	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'8"	165	-
		Rick Martens (G)	65	1958	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	-
		Mike Schambers (G)	61	1962	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'9"	165	-
		Tom Semenchuk (G)	64	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'7"	165	-
DEFENSEMEN
		Richard Amann (D)	63	1960	MacGregor, MB, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Rick Brost (D/C)	64	1960	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		George Crookshank (D)	64	1960	Courtenay, BC, CAN	-	-	-
		Jim Crosson (D)	63	1960	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Mark Didcott (D)	62	1962	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Boris Fistric (D)		1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	220	L
		Bruce Howes (D)		1960	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Larry Melnyk (D)	64	1960	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Rob Roflik (D)	62	1961	Regina, SK, CAN	6'7"	209	L
		Todd Semeniuk (D)	62	1962	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
		Rick Slawson (D)	64	1959	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
FORWARDS
		Rob Clavette (RW)	65	1959	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	79	R
		Ron Dunville (F)	62	1961	Nipigon, ON, CAN	-	-	-
		Doug Hall (C)	64	1960	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		Barry Hill (F)	-			-	-	-
		Bill Hobbins (C)	64	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		Brian Inkster (F)	64	1960	Powell River, BC, CAN	5'11"	196	R
	#9	Randy Irving (LW/D)	64	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Curt Issel (F)	62	1961	Regina, SK, CAN	6'4"	185	L
		John-Paul Kelly (LW)	64	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	216	L
		Terry Kirkham (C)	65	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'9"	159	L
		Jeff Kirton (RW)	62	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	231	R
		Ralph Krueger (RW)	64	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	203	R
		Scott MacLeod (C)	64	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	172	L
		Brad Mammel (F)	-			-	-	-
		Pat Masiuk (F)	-			-	-	-
		Pat McGill (LW)	64	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	165	L
		Tony McMurchy (C)	62	1961	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'2"	183	L
		Neil Meadmore (RW)	64	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	179	R
		John Ogrodnick (LW)	64	1959	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	L
		Dave Orleski (LW)	64	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	201	L
		Ian Ramsay (F)	63	1961	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Kent Reardon (RW)	64	1959	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	168	L
		Andy Ristau (RW)	63	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'5"	240	R
		Stewart Robertson (RW)	64	1960	Comox, BC, CAN	5'9"	174	R
		Bill Stewart (RW)	62	1961	The Pas, MB, CAN	6'0"	174	R
		Duane Swanson (F)		1960	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	-	-	-
		Dan Sylvester (LW)	62	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	174	L
		Don Werbeniuk (RW)	63	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Randy Wickware (LW)	62	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Mickey Willgress (LW)	65	1959	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	L

Position: G: 2, D: 5, F: 18Av Age: 18.72 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

1978-1979 New Westminster Bruins Staff

Head CoachErnie McLean
General ManagerBill Shinske
Franchise OwnerErnie McLean
Franchise OwnerBill Shinske
ScoutJim Gardiner
ScoutLarry Gerg
ScoutPete Laxton
ScoutJake Mitchell
ScoutHoss Nicholson
ScoutAl Nixon
ScoutBill Proskin

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1978-1979 New Westminster Bruins Demographics

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New Westminster Bruins Facts

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Team Colors: Gold + Black
Town: New Westminster, BC Map
Founded: 1971

1978-1979 New Westminster Bruins Roster Facts

Nationalities

40 players
2 players

Experience

New Westminster Bruins: 2 132 GP

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New Westminster Bruins History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1987-1988	WHL	72	33	34	5	-	-	338	358	71	0.99	9	Conference SF loss
1986-1987	WHL	72	18	50	4	-	-	300	432	40	0.56	14	Did not make playoffs
1985-1986	WHL	72	25	45	2	-	-	276	373	52	0.72	11	Did not make playoffs
1984-1985	WHL	72	41	29	2	-	-	379	302	84	1.17	5	Conference Final loss
1983-1984	WHL	72	34	36	2	-	-	304	348	70	0.97	9	Conference SF loss
1980-1981	WHL	72	17	54	1	-	-	306	512	35	0.49	13	Did not make playoffs
1979-1980	WHL	72	10	61	1	-	-	244	443	21	0.29	11	Did not make playoffs
1978-1979	WHL	72	34	32	6	-	-	310	301	74	1.03	6	Conference QF loss
1977-1978	WCHL	72	33	28	11	-	-	345	310	77	1.07	4	Champion
1976-1977	WCHL	72	47	14	11	-	-	363	216	105	1.46	2	Champion
1975-1976	WCHL	72	54	14	4	-	-	463	247	112	1.56	1	Champion
1974-1975	WCHL	70	37	22	11	-	-	319	260	85	1.21	4	Champion
1973-1974	WCHL	68	36	21	11	-	-	284	250	83	1.22	3	Semifinal loss
1972-1973	WCHL	68	31	22	15	-	-	283	264	77	1.13	6	Quarterfinal loss
1971-1972	WCHL	68	40	27	1	-	-	285	240	81	1.19	4	Quarterfinal loss

New Westminster Bruins Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1977-1978	Memorial Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	17	18	4	1	2	Champion
1976-1977	Memorial Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	18	14	6	1.5	2	Champion
1975-1976	Memorial Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	8	10	2	1	2	Final loss
1974-1975	Memorial Cup	2	2	0	-	-	-	-	-	4	2	1	Final loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1987-1988	View roster	6'0"	194 lbs	18.31
1986-1987	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	18.50
1985-1986	View roster	6'0"	196 lbs	18.66
1984-1985	View roster	5'11"	190 lbs	19.11
1983-1984	View roster	5'11"	185 lbs	18.79

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