STORM WELCOME BACK MARK BERRY AS DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC — The Campbell River Storm of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) are pleased to announce the return of Mark Berry to the organization in the role of Director of Media Relations.

Berry brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as the Storm’s broadcaster for nine seasons. During that time, he earned VIJHL Broadcaster of the Year honors three times, establishing himself as one of the most respected voices in junior hockey on Vancouver Island. In his new role, Berry’s primary focus will be promoting the players and staff within the Storm program.

“Bringing Mark back was high priority when I returned to Campbell River,” said Head Coach and General Manager Lee Stone. “He was and will continue to be a massive part of building the Storm brand and promoting our players.”

Stone spoke to the impact Berry has on the organization both on and off the ice.

“Mark elevates our program and makes sure that families back at home get to see and hear their boys through our broadcast, website and social media. He provides an inside look into our program and helps make the Storm an elite organization!”

For Berry, the return is a deeply personal one.

“Returning to the Storm feels like coming home. The program was near and dear to my heart for almost a decade, and I’m excited to be back,” said Berry. “My focus is to support the players by promoting their skills and assisting them in whatever way I can as they follow their hockey dreams.”

In addition to his work with the Storm, Berry can be heard on New Country 100.7 The Raven, where he hosts his popular Saturday Morning Confusion program.

Mark Berry’s return adds another experienced and passionate voice to a Campbell River Storm organization that continues to build toward an exciting 2026–27 VIJHL season.

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC – The Campbell River Storm of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) are pleased to announce the hiring of Kane Anderosov as Island Scout. The Campbell River native and Storm alumnus will work out of Victoria, BC, where he is enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Sport Management program at Camosun College.

In his new role, Anderosov will focus on identifying talent across Vancouver Island, attending games in the Victoria area at multiple levels including the CSSHL, BCEHL, VIJHL, and BCHL, providing player evaluations and observations to Head Coach & General Manager Lee Stone and Associate Coach/AGM Vin Jackson.

“My role with the Storm will be as an Island Scout,” said Anderosov. “I will help identify players from Vancouver Island while mainly watching games in the Victoria area. For me it’s a great opportunity to learn about player evaluation, recruitment and the hockey operations of junior hockey while helping the organization identify talent for the future.”

The 18-year-old sees the position as a natural extension of both his roots and his ambitions. “My personal goal is to build a career in hockey and sports management, so being in Victoria gives me the opportunity to continue my education while also gaining a very valuable experience scouting and networking within the hockey community.”

Anderosov, who suited up for the Storm last season as a player, expressed enthusiasm for approaching the game from a new vantage point. “I’m excited to see the game from a completely different perspective. As a player, you’re so focused on your own performance and doing what you can for your team to win. As a scout, you learn to evaluate players, understand team building and identify qualities that contribute to success. I’ve always had an interest in the management and coaching piece of hockey, so for me this is an opportunity to start developing those skills and gain firsthand experience at a young age in a role that aligns with my long-term career goals.”

For Anderosov, the connection to Campbell River and the Storm made the decision an easy one. “The Storm was just the natural fit for me. Being a part of the team last season as a player and growing up in Campbell River, I’ve spent years watching the team and following its success. When Coach Stone approached me with this opportunity about helping as an Island Scout, it was an opportunity I was excited to take on. He knows my aspirations of working in hockey management and coaching, and I’m grateful for the chance to learn from experienced people within an organization that I’ve respected since a very young age.”

Stone was quick to highlight the impact Anderosov has already made within the organization. “Kane has already been an instrumental part of our scouting and recruiting of local Island players. He is keen to learn and wants to be involved in the management side of hockey once he finishes his degree in Sports Management.”

The hire reflects Stone’s broader philosophy around organizational development. “I’ve always taken pride in hiring and mentoring younger people wanting to get involved in the game. When Kane showed interest in staying involved, it was a no brainer as far as I was concerned. Our goal here with the Storm is to develop, and that extends beyond the ice and our players.”

Stone outlined the scope of Anderosov’s responsibilities going forward. “Kane will be focused on his studies while helping us evaluate Island talent as well as pre-scouting of opponents within the league. We are thrilled to welcome Kane back to the family in a scouting role!”

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — The Campbell River Storm of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) are pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Ray as the organization’s Northwestern Ontario (NWO) Scout.

Ray brings three seasons of junior hockey coaching experience to the role, including two seasons in the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) alongside Storm Head Coach and General Manager Lee Stone with the Red Lake Miners. His firsthand knowledge of the NWO hockey landscape — including familiarity with the Kings, Thistles, and Seventh Fire programs — makes him a natural fit for the position.

“I am excited for the opportunity to help the Campbell River Storm discover overlooked talent from Northwestern Ontario,” said Ray. “Northwestern Ontario has a deep pool of untapped hockey talent, and I’d take pride in helping bring those players to the Campbell River Storm organization.”

Ray cited his time coaching under Stone as a key asset heading into the scouting role.

“My experience coaching alongside Head Coach Lee Stone has given me a strong understanding of the type of players the Campbell River Storm are looking for, both on and off the ice,” said Ray. “My goal as a scout would be to identify hardworking, character players who fit the culture and compete level expected by the Campbell River Storm.”

Stone expressed strong confidence in Ray’s ability to deliver in the role, while also highlighting the organization’s broader scouting philosophy.

“One fascinating change in the VIJHL since I’ve left and returned is the ability to recruit players of all ages from all areas,” said Stone. “I immediately identified that we needed to bring in people we trusted to evaluate and help recruit talent from all over the world.”

Stone was equally emphatic about the region Ray will cover.

“Northwestern Ontario holds a special place for me and the area is a gold mine of untapped potential in young players,” said Stone. “The region is vastly unappreciated and produces talented players and hardworking people. Mucky has a strong understanding of the types of players and people we want in our program as he worked firsthand with me. He will be a great resource for us. Super excited to welcome Mucky to the Storm family and can’t wait to work with him to introduce players from the NWO region to Campbell River and the Storm.”

The addition of Ray reflects the Storm’s commitment to expanding their scouting network and identifying high-character, hardworking players from markets that remain underserved at the junior hockey level.