1971-72 New Westminster Bruins Roster
Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL)
Team Record: 40-27-1 - 81 points
in the WCHL's Western Division
Coach: Ernie McLean (40-27-1)
1971-72 New Westminster Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 40-27-1 - 81 points
in the WCHL's Western Division
Coach: Ernie McLean (40-27-1)
The New Westminster Bruins of the Western Canada Hockey League ended the 1971-72 season with a record of 40 wins and 27 losses and 1 ties for 81 points in the WCHL's Western Division.
The Bruins scored 285 goals and allowed 240. Lorne Henning netted 51 goals for New Westminster, while Alex Kogler and Bernie Lukowich tallied 30 or more, too. Lorne Henning contributed 63 assists, and Terry Richardson registered a 3.07 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Ernie McLean coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wally Allison | 0'0" | |||||
| Denis Anderson | D | October 29, 1953 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Sardis, BC Canada |
| Bob Bilodeau | D | August 23, 1953 | 5'10" | 185 | Vimy, AB Canada | |
| Mike Bodnarik | D | 5'10" | 198 | Vancouver, BC | ||
| Roy Carmichael | D | November 28, 1952 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Sardis, BC Canada |
| Grant Casper | 0'0" | |||||
| Bob Craig | D | July 30, 1952 | 5'8" | 180 | R | Hudson Bay, SASK |
| Emile DeMoissac | LW | June 24, 1954 | 5'11" | 185 | L | St. Paul, AB Canada |
| Randy Elliott | G | 0'0" | ||||
| Ron Greschner | D | December 22, 1954 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Goodsoil, SK Canada |
| Lorne Henning | C | February 22, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Melfort, SK Canada |
| Gord Henschke | 0'0" | |||||
| Bob Hesketh | 0'0" | |||||
| Bob Hess | D | May 19, 1955 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Middleton, NS Canada |
| Leland Houim | G | 0'0" | ||||
| Frank Hyndman | R | July 11, 1953 | 5'9" | 160 | R | Minneapolis, MN |
| Ken Ireland | C | January 2, 1952 | 5'10" | 165 | Rosetown, SK Canada | |
| Les Jackson | LW | December 21, 1952 | 5'11" | 181 | L | Manning, AB Canada |
| Ron Kennedy | RW | May 7, 1953 | 5'11" | 174 | R | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Alex Kogler | R | January 10, 1952 | 5'4" | 156 | R | Lethbridge, ALTA Canada |
| Rich Kramp | L | September 20, 1952 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Hanover, ONT Canada |
| Bernie Lukowich | R | March 18, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | R | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Don Martineau | R | April 25, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Kimberley, BC Canada |
| Vic Mercredi | C | March 31, 1953 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Yellowknife, NT Canada |
| Dave O'Donnell | 0'0" | |||||
| Ron Popadnetz | 0'0" | |||||
| Greg Reid | 0'0" | |||||
| Keith Richards | 0'0" | |||||
| Terry Richardson | G | May 7, 1953 | 6'1" | 190 | R | New Westminster, BC Canada |
| Doug Sauter | G | 0'0" | Fairlight, SK CAN | |||
| Barry Smith | C | April 25, 1955 | 5'11" | 178 | L | Surrey, BC Canada |
| Barry Smith | D | 0'0" | ||||
| Larry Sokoloski | 0'0" | |||||
| Bob Stumpf | R | April 25, 1953 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Milo, AB Canada |
| Mark Thomas | D | May 21, 1953 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Ray Tyler | 0'0" | |||||
| Grant Williams | 0'0" |
