Date of Birth: 1941
Place of Birth:  St. John’s, NL
Inducted: 2026 (Builder Category) Posthumously

Bern devoted nearly five decades to building and supporting hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador, beginning his volunteer career in 1972 with St. John’s Minor Hockey where he coached and served on executive committees for over 10 years. His contributions expanded across local, provincial, and national levels, including helping form adult and junior leagues, organizing major tournaments, and serving in leadership roles such as Eastern Area Director for intermediate and senior hockey with the Newfoundland Amateur Hockey Association. He played a key role in developing programs like the St. John’s Junior Canadians (later Junior Caps) and contributing to the creation of the Avalon West Senior Hockey League.

Alongside hockey, he also coached and managed successful soccer teams, demonstrating his broader commitment to sport development. Bern earned multiple recognitions, including Executive of the Year and Hockey Canada’s Hockey Achievement Award, and later served as president of the St. John’s Junior Hockey League while continuing to mentor players and support teams in roles like public relations.

His lifelong dedication, leadership, and passion for youth development left a lasting impact on the hockey community and made him a highly deserving Hall of Fame nominee.