Campbell River, BC — The Campbell River Storm are pleased to announce the addition of Quinn Messer to the coaching staff as a Skills Coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
Messer is no stranger to the Storm organization, having spent five seasons as a player in Campbell River. Over the course of his junior career with the Storm, Messer appeared in 180 regular season games — a total that would have eclipsed the rare 200-game milestone had the COVID-19 pandemic not resulted in the cancellation of play during that period.
“Coming back to the Storm means a lot to me,” said Messer. “I spent a lot of time with the team and after a couple years away I’m excited to get back to the rink.”
Messer’s return to Campbell River is rooted in both loyalty to the organization and a deep respect for the man who first brought him here. Head Coach and General Manager Lee Stone played a significant role in Messer’s decision to join the staff.
“Lee coming back was a big part of returning to the Storm,” Messer said. “He was the one who originally brought me here years ago and I’ve always felt we saw the game the same way. When he approached me about working as a skills coach I knew it was time to come back and be a part of the team again.”
In his new role, Messer will focus on individual player development, working closely with the Storm’s forward group on a weekly basis.
“My goal is to develop the players’ skills as much as possible,” said Messer. “I’ve always felt that working on skills was some of the most fun I had on the ice.”
Stone echoed that enthusiasm, speaking highly of both Messer’s playing ability and his character.
“It means a lot to me on a personal level that Quinn is returning to the Storm,” said Stone. “Watching him grow into the young man he has become has been a coaching highlight for me. For years he has sacrificed for the Storm logo and his desire to be a part of our staff shows just how much this community and team mean to him.”
The Storm organization views the hire as part of a broader commitment to player development at every level.
“This hire reinforces our goal of being one of the best development programs at any level in Western Canada,” Stone added. “Our players will be better both on and off the ice after working with Quinn this season.”
The Campbell River Storm compete in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL). For more information on the Storm, visit the team’s official website or follow the team on social media.
