Queen's Park Arena tribute came just days before death of Ernie Punch McLean
Ernie Punch McLean, the head coach who made New Westminster matter, has passed away at 93.
www.houseofhockey.netHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.
- Ernie "Punch" McLean, a legendary figure in British Columbia junior hockey and former New Westminster Bruins coach, has been reported as having died recently, with multiple outlets noting his passing at age 93 in the Vancouver area.[1][3]
- Some outlets are aggregating tributes and noting he was involved in notable moments for Western junior hockey, including campaigns and commemorations tied to his legacy.[3][6]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed obituaries or local tributes from specific outlets (e.g., Global News, CTV, or regional newspapers) and summarize their key points. I can also compile a short timeline of Punch McLean’s career highlights. Would you like me to proceed with that?
Citations: Punch McLean obituary and tributes reported by multiple outlets citing his death and legacy.[6][1][3]