After winning the 2012-13 League Championship, Hyogo Storks Head Coach and Winnipeg native, Burke Toews has parted ways with the team. Multinational FUJITSU has lured the up and coming coach to work as Associate Coach with the Red Wave Women's team of the WJBL under a 2 year contract. He joins present Head Coach and former Olympic Team member Natsumi Yabuuchi in an advisory role. The Red Wave have consistently finished in 3rd place in recent years and are looking to advance to the Finals in the upcoming season. Toews attacking defensive style and ability to develop Japanese players is looked upon as a key component to success.