Munro was a key part of the group that formed the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 1972, which includes Bill Hunter, Ben Hatskin, and Ed Chynoweth.
[1] After an oil refinery explosion burned his legs and crushed his professional career pursuit,[1] Munro began playing senior hockey in Yorkton and Melville.
[6] He was suspended for the 1958–59 season due to an incident during a Bruins game against the Moose Jaw Canucks and appointed his wife head coach in his place.
[9] By the 1968–1969 season, the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association deemed the WCHL an "outlaw league" and refused to let them participate in the Memorial Cup; Munro released the Bruins coaching position to Punch McLean and Bill Shinske.
[14] In his role as owner, Munro was a key part of the group that formed the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 1972, along with Bill Hunter, Ben Hatskin, and Ed Chynoweth.