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Guelph Storm GM Burnett signs three-year extension

Contract runs through the 2025-2026 season
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George Burnett. Tony Saxon/GuelphToday file photo

Guelph Storm general manager George Burnett has signed a three-year contract extension with the club.

It takes him through the end of the 2025-2026 season.

“George’s success over the past six years with the Storm speaks for itself and it was an easy decision to extend his contract as General Manager,” stated Storm co-owner and president of hockey operations Scott Walker in a press release.

“The ownership group of Joel, Jeff and myself recognizes that George’s dedication to our players, our organization and our league make him the ideal choice and we’re excited about our prospects for the future under his direction.”

Burnett returned to Guelph for his second stint with the team as coach and GM before the 2017-18 season. He shifted to solely the GM prior to last season.

“I appreciate the confidence that the ownership has shown in me to continue to lead the Storm hockey club,” Burnett said in the release. “As a staff, we look forward to the challenge of building off a strong second half this past season for the incredible fans here in Guelph.”

During his OHL career, Burnett has served as General Manager for five franchises (Oshawa Generals, Niagara Falls, Belleville Bulls/Hamilton Bulldogs, Flint Firebirds and Guelph Storm) over 26 seasons and collected 799 regular season victories.


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