CAMPBELL RIVER, BC — The Campbell River Storm are proud to announce the return of Lee Stone as Head Coach and General Manager, and Vin Jackson as Associate Head Coach and Assistant General Manager. The duo, who have spent the past three seasons coaching together at the junior hockey level, bring a wealth of experience and a proven winning philosophy to Campbell River.

Stone is no stranger to the Storm organization, having previously served as Head Coach and General Manager for nine seasons. During that tenure he guided Campbell River to three VIJHL Championships and four provincial medals, establishing the Storm as one of the most decorated programs in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. His return marks the beginning of a new chapter for an organization built on a tradition of excellence.

Jackson, who suited up for the Storm as a player during the 2022–2023 season, returns to Campbell River in a leadership capacity. Since hanging up his skates, Jackson has developed quickly as a coach, working alongside Stone with the Red Lake Miners of the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) before joining him on staff with the Coquitlam Express of the BC Hockey League (BCHL). The pair bring a continuity of vision and a shared coaching identity to the Storm’s bench.

Stone expressed his excitement about returning to the community where he built his coaching career. “Campbell River has always been home for me and I’m very excited returning to continue growing the game in Campbell River. Our goal is to provide one of the best development programs at any level in Western Canada and create a long lasting culture of success.”

Jackson, who spent his playing days at the Brindy, shared his enthusiasm for coming back to the organization and its fans. “I’m pretty fired up. Coaching alongside Stoney has been a great learning experience and my time in Campbell River was incredible. I am excited to coach at the Brindy in front of the incredible fans of the Storm!”

Team Co-Owner Linda Spooner welcomed the announcement on behalf of the organization. “We are very excited to welcome Lee Stone and Vin Jackson. The organization feels strongly that the two of them will be great representatives of our community.”

The Storm organization looks forward to the upcoming season and is confident that Stone and Jackson will continue to build on the program’s storied history of success on and off the ice. Further announcements regarding the 2026–2027 season will follow in the coming weeks.