1977 Memorial Cup

The New Westminster Bruins coached by Punch McLean, represented the Western Canada Hockey League at the 1977 Memorial Cup.

In the post-season, the Bruins defeated the Victoria Cougars in a four-game sweep during the WCHL quarter-finals.

In the WCHL semi-finals, New Westminster defeated the Portland Winter Hawks four games to one, earning a trip to the final round.

Lofthouse was a top prospect heading into the 1977 NHL Entry Draft, where he would be selected by the Washington Capitals with the 21st overall pick.

He would be selected by the Minnesota North Stars in the first round, seventh overall at the 1977 NHL Entry Draft.

Stan Smyl scored 35 goals and 66 points in 71 games, as he began getting attention for the 1978 NHL Entry Draft.

In goal, Blaine Peterson appeared in 46 games, earning a record of 26-10-4 with a 3.33 GAA and a .898 save percentage.

The Ottawa 67's represented the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League at the 1977 Memorial Cup.

Ottawa defeated London four games to two to capture the OMJHL championship, earning a berth into the 1977 Memorial Cup.

He was selected by the Chicago Black Hawks with the sixth overall pick in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft.

The Sherbrooke Castors represented the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League at the 1977 Memorial Cup.

The Castors offense was led by Jere Gillis, as he emerged as one of the top prospects for the upcoming 1977 NHL Entry Draft.

Round-robin Final [1] Bruce Andres, Barry Beck, Jerry Bell, Randy Betty, Ray Creasy, Larry Dean, Doug Derkson, Don Hobbins, John-Paul Kelly, Mark Lofthouse, Brad Maxwell, Dave Orleski, Blaine Peterson, Randy Rudnyk, Stan Smyl, Carl Van Harrewyn, Carey Walker, Brian Young, Miles Zaharko.