​​​​​​EST  2011



History

A Tribute to Uncle Pauly, Grandpa Pete and the 94' NWB

The New Western Bruins Spring Hockey Team was established in 2003.  After Paul, a parent, with the  help from Peter Stecher decided to form their own team.  Originally the Vancouver Ice, the name was officially changed to the New Western Bruins in 2004.

The New Western Bruins were based out of Vancouver and were playing elite AAA hockey in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Playing at the AAA level Paul and Peter quickly learned that they would need more elite talent stay competitive and decided to reach out to the Okanagan, Alberta and the US.

Tournaments Won

  • Challenge Cup Tournament (Three times)
  • Ronald McDonald Spring Tournament (only Western team to win)
  • Nike Bauer Tournament (Twice)
  • Calgary Stampede Tournament

Bruins Alumni

NHL & Pro Hockey Players
  • Troy Stecher - Vancouver Canucks 
  • Morgan Reilly – Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Seth Jones – Nashville Predators
  • Griffin Reinhart – Edmonton Oil Kings, New York Islanders
  • Oscar Dancs – Brynus Sweden, Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Michel Winther – Calgary Hitmen, Dallas Stars
  • Hunter Shinkaruk – Medicine Hat Tigers, Vancouver Canucks
College NCAA Division 1
  • Troy Stecher 94' – North Dakota
  • Evan Richardson 94' – Boston College
  • Morgan Zulinick 94' – Wisconsin Badgers
  • Quinton Shore 94' – Denver University
  • Bryce Eviston 94' - Trinity University
  • Molly Cole 07' - Minnesota Duluth
  • Cassandra Kehler 07' - RIT 
  • Kobe Depedrina 05' - Canisius University
Western Hockey League
  • Matt Bellervie – Kamloops Blazers
  • Austin Vettrill – Kootenay Ice
  • Trent Lofthouse – Vancouver Giants
  • Carter Rigby – Kelowna Rockets
  • Cole Martin – Kelowna Rockets
Junior A 
  • Mitch Fyffe – Surrey Eagles
  • Stephan Burzan – Okotoks Oilers
  • Tyler Read – Ridge Meadows Flames


Moving Forward 

  • New Western Bruins has progressed to 8-10 Spring teams yearly and become a full on and off ice Hockey Development company "NWB Hockey Development" 
  • We thank Uncle Pauly, Pete & Lofty for starting such a proud tradition of excellence.