Kamloops Storm Name Former Vernon Laker Baron New Assistant Coach:

The KIJHL Kamloops Storm have named former Vernon Lakers defenceman, Murray Baron the teams new assistant coach. Baron played one season with the 1985-86 Vernon Lakers before playing four years at the University of North Dakota. Baron was selected by Philadelphia Flyers round 8 #167 overall 1986 NHL Entry Draft.  Baron played 17 seasons in the NHL with five different teams (Philadelphia, Montreal, St. Louis, Vancouver and Pheonix).

Murray Baron's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=214

This is posted on the KIJHL website:

Baron To Join Storm Coaching Staff

Monday, July 11, 2011 - Submitted by Kamloops Storm

The Kamloops Storm are pleased to announce the addition of Murray Baron to the teams coaching staff. Murray will be joining new coach Geoff Smith, Brent Fritz and Brad Priestlay. Murray has 988 games played in the NHL with Philadelphia, Montreal, St. Louis, Phoenix and the Vancouver Canucks. Murray total 35 goals and 94 assists with 1309 penalty minutes in his career. Known as a hard competitor, Murray was drafter in the 8th round by Philadelphia Flyers. Murray is a long time friend of new head coach Geoff Smith having played together at the University North Dakota. Murray has a solid understanding of the professional ranks as well as the BCHL, having played for the Vernon Lakers. After playing in Vernon he played three seasons with the University of North Dakota before starting his professional career. Murray was born in Prince George but has been a well known business man in Kamloops for many years. Murray will bring a physical presence to the team and provide a positive role model for the young players who will play for the Storm this coming season. Murray will be an assistant coach with the Storm.