Punch McLean, the Canadian ice hockey coach best known for his work with the New Westminster Bruins, died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born Ernest V. McLean on November 3, 1932, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, he coached the Bruins to four consecutive President’s Cup titles and back-to-back Memorial Cup championships in 1977 and 1978.
After 16 seasons in the Western Hockey League, he ranked second all-time among WHL coaches with 1,067 games coached.
Punch McLean, 93, Canadian ice hockey coach (New Westminster Bruins).