Guelph Storm announce Burnett as head coach, general manager

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Apr 18, 2017 08:27:00 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The Guelph Storm have announced a new head coach and general manager.

George Burnett will take over the reins of the OHL club, joining the team as the sixth-winningest head coach in league history, amassing 636 regular season wins and five division championships in 20 years behind the bench.

Burnett comes to the Storm following a stint with the Flint Firebirds, serving as general manager for the 2016-17 season. The new Guelph hire has also served as head coach with the Edmonton Oilers (1994-95) and assistant coach with the Anaheim Ducks (1998-2000).

The head coach and general manager comes to the team with an OHL championship (1997-98 with the Storm), AHL title (1992-93 with the Cape Breton Oilers), and a pair of Gold Medals (2010 IIHF Ivan Hlinka U18 Gold and 2001 IIHF U18 World Cup Gold with Team Canada).

Burnett takes over effective immediately, with the Storm’s prospect fitness and orientation day taking place on Saturday.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Parking bans in place with snowy start to Wednesday

A slow, snowy commute is set to have an impact across the Wednesday commute, as 5-10 cm of snow fell across Waterloo Region overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday morning. A special weather statement...

1h ago

Parks, condos, or an arena: Exploring options for 'valuable' lot in Kitchener that could be declared surplus

The Region of Waterloo is set to discuss declaring the land at the Charles Street Terminal in downtown Kitchener surplus, opening the door for some development at a prime location in Waterloo Region. Whether...

48m ago

Researchers at University of Waterloo develop bacteria to eat cancer tumours

Eating cancer tumours from the inside out: that's the main thrust of a new development from a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo. Chemical Engineering Professor, Dr. Marc Aucoin, tells...

1h ago

Kitchener Rangers set to face streaking Storm

The Kitchener Rangers are set to continue their season series against the Guelph Storm on Wednesday night, hoping to extend their winning streak to three games. The Blueshirts come into Wednesday's...

24m ago

Top Stories

Parking bans in place with snowy start to Wednesday

A slow, snowy commute is set to have an impact across the Wednesday commute, as 5-10 cm of snow fell across Waterloo Region overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday morning. A special weather statement...

1h ago

Parks, condos, or an arena: Exploring options for 'valuable' lot in Kitchener that could be declared surplus

The Region of Waterloo is set to discuss declaring the land at the Charles Street Terminal in downtown Kitchener surplus, opening the door for some development at a prime location in Waterloo Region. Whether...

48m ago

Researchers at University of Waterloo develop bacteria to eat cancer tumours

Eating cancer tumours from the inside out: that's the main thrust of a new development from a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo. Chemical Engineering Professor, Dr. Marc Aucoin, tells...

1h ago

Kitchener Rangers set to face streaking Storm

The Kitchener Rangers are set to continue their season series against the Guelph Storm on Wednesday night, hoping to extend their winning streak to three games. The Blueshirts come into Wednesday's...

24m ago

Most Watched Today

0:42

How Waterloo Region's new garbage collection system works

The region showcased how its new garbage collector trucks and pick up the new bins given to residents.

17h ago

2:13

Ontario announces funding for dementia care at some LTC homes

Ontario is investing $9 million into 17 different long-term care homes to provide the facilities with improved dementia care as the number of residents in the province with dementia is expected to triple by 2050.

19h ago

2:46

Canadian airlines resume flight service to Puerto Vallarta

Canadian airlines have resumed flight service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after the deadly cartel violence that ensued Sunday following the death of a major cartel leader.

21h ago

0:42

Kendamil baby formula recalled over potential food poisoning toxin

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Kendamil baby formula over concerns of toxins that could cause food poisoning.

February 23, 2026 3:42 pm EST EST

2:27

Canada wasn't notified of Mexican operation before killing of cartel leader: Anand

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she wasn't notified of the Mexican military's operation to take out cartel gang leader 'El Mencho' prior to his killing.

February 23, 2026 12:29 pm EST EST