When was New Westminster Bruins founded?

New Westminster Bruins was founded in 1971 in New Westminster, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is New Westminster Bruins based?

New Westminster Bruins is based in New Westminster, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of New Westminster Bruins?

The head coach of New Westminster Bruins is Ernie McLean.

Who is the general manager of New Westminster Bruins?

The general manager of New Westminster Bruins is Bill Shinske.

What are the team colors of New Westminster Bruins?

The team colors of New Westminster Bruins are Gold + Black.

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1978-1979

1978-1979 Season

New Westminster Bruins were 34-32-6 in the 1978-79 WHL season with 74 points, 6th overall.

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1978-1979 New Westminster Bruins Roster

New Westminster Bruins — 1978-1979 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		John Dobson (G)	65	1961	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'8"	165	-
		Rick Martens (G)	68	1958	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	-
		Mike Schambers (G)	64	1962	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'9"	165	-
	#30	Tom Semenchuk (G)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'7"	165	-
DEFENSEMEN
		Richard Amann (D)	65	1960	MacGregor, MB, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Rick Brost (D/C)	66	1960	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		George Crookshank (D)	66	1960	Courtenay, BC, CAN	-	-	-
		Jim Crosson (D)	66	1960	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Mark Didcott (D)	64	1962	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#21	Boris Fistric (D)		1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#5	Bruce Howes (D)		1960	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#4	Larry Melnyk (D)	66	1960	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Rob Roflik (D)	65	1961	Regina, SK, CAN	6'7"	209	L
		Todd Semeniuk (D)	64	1962	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
		Rick Slawson (D)	67	1959	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
FORWARDS
		Rob Clavette (RW)	67	1959	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	79	R
		Ron Dunville (F)	65	1961	Nipigon, ON, CAN	-	-	-
		Doug Hall (C)	66	1960	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		Barry Hill (F)	-			-	-	-
	#14	Bill Hobbins (C)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		Brian Inkster (F)	66	1960	Powell River, BC, CAN	5'11"	196	R
	#9	Randy Irving (LW/D)	67	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Curt Issel (F)	64	1961	Regina, SK, CAN	6'4"	185	L
	#17	John-Paul Kelly (LW)	66	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	216	L
		Terry Kirkham (C)	67	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'9"	159	L
		Jeff Kirton (RW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	231	R
		Ralph Krueger (RW)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	203	R
	#7	Scott MacLeod (C)	67	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	172	L
		Brad Mammel (F)	-			-	-	-
		Pat Masiuk (F)	-			-	-	-
		Pat McGill (LW)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	165	L
		Tony McMurchy (C)	64	1961	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'2"	183	L
	#3	Neil Meadmore (RW)	67	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	179	R
		John Ogrodnick (LW)	67	1959	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#19	Dave Orleski (LW)	66	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	201	L
		Ian Ramsay (F)	65	1961	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#18	Kent Reardon (RW)	67	1959	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	168	L
		Andy Ristau (RW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'5"	240	R
		Stewart Robertson (RW)	66	1960	Comox, BC, CAN	5'9"	174	R
		Bill Stewart (RW)	65	1961	The Pas, MB, CAN	6'0"	174	R
		Duane Swanson (F)		1960	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	-	-	-
		Dan Sylvester (LW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	174	L
		Don Werbeniuk (RW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Randy Wickware (LW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Mickey Willgress (LW)	67	1959	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	L
Position: G: 2, D: 5, F: 18Av Age: 19.20 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

Team Staff History

1978-1979 New Westminster Bruins Demographics

New Westminster Bruins Facts

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

1978-1979 New Westminster Bruins Roster Facts

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40 players
2 players

Experience

New Westminster Bruins: 2 132 GP

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New Westminster Bruins History and Standings

New Westminster Bruins — Season History
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

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?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

New Westminster Bruins — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1987-1988	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	18.89
1986-1987	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	18.94
1985-1986	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	19.03
1984-1985	View Roster	5'11"	190 lbs	19.39
1983-1984	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	19.17

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Franchise All-Time Points

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cliff Ronning (F)	141	158	175	333
2.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	203	158	134	292
3.	Brad Maxwell (D)	211	53	185	238
4.	Fred Berry (F)	141	91	130	221
5.	Stan Smyl (F)	197	96	120	216

Franchise All-Time Goals

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cliff Ronning (F)	141	158	175	333
2.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	203	158	134	292
3.	John Ogrodnick (F)	158	109	69	178
4.	Tony McMurchy (F)	152	98	101	199
5.	Stan Smyl (F)	197	96	120	216

Franchise All-Time Assists

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brad Maxwell (D)	211	53	185	238
2.	Cliff Ronning (F)	141	158	175	333
3.	Barry Beck (D)	187	44	159	203
4.	Rick Shinske (F)	118	72	135	207
5.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	203	158	134	292

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Boris Fistric (D)	143	27	103	973
2.	Clayton Pachal (F)	234	68	158	910
3.	Todd Ewen (F)	184	50	107	769
4.	Barry Beck (D)	187	44	203	654
5.	Darwin McPherson (D)	175	13	60	583

Franchise All-Time Games Played

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Clayton Pachal (F)	234	68	90	158
2.	Brad Maxwell (D)	211	53	185	238
3.	Brent Hughes (F)	210	79	106	185
4.	John-Paul Kelly (F)	210	86	76	162
5.	Brian Young (D)	204	25	109	134

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Cliff Ronning (F)	141	158	333	2.36
2.	John Neeld (F)	39	36	86	2.21
3.	Donald Fraser (F)	1	0	2	2.00
4.	Jim Camazzola (F)	25	19	48	1.92
5.	Lorne Henning (F)	60	51	114	1.90

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cliff Ronning (F)	1984-1985	WHL	70	89	108	197	2.81	20
2.	Fred Berry (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	59	87	146	2.03	164
3.	Rick Shinske (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	70	52	91	143	2.04	86
4.	Cliff Ronning (F)	1983-1984	WHL	71	69	67	136	1.92	10
5.	Steven Clippingdale (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	51	66	117	1.63	80

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cliff Ronning (F)	1984-1985	WHL	70	89	108	197	2.81	20
2.	Cliff Ronning (F)	1983-1984	WHL	71	69	67	136	1.92	10
3.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	68	48	116	1.61	55
4.	Fred Berry (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	59	87	146	2.03	164
5.	John Ogrodnick (F)	1977-1978	WCHL	72	59	29	88	1.22	47

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cliff Ronning (F)	1984-1985	WHL	70	89	108	197	2.81	20
2.	Rick Shinske (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	70	52	91	143	2.04	86
3.	Fred Berry (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	59	87	146	2.03	164
4.	Barry Beck (D)	1975-1976	WCHL	68	19	80	99	1.46	325
5.	Brad Maxwell (D)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	19	80	99	1.38	239

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

New Westminster Bruins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Boris Fistric (D)	1978-1979	WHL	64	15	37	52	0.81	460
2.	Boris Fistric (D)	1977-1978	WCHL	69	9	34	43	0.62	414
3.	Reg Duncombe (F)	1973-1974	WCHL	62	19	19	38	0.61	369
4.	Steve Jaques (D)	1987-1988	WHL	69	15	31	46	0.67	336
5.	Barry Beck (D)	1975-1976	WCHL	68	19	80	99	1.46	325

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