The pride of East London took another blow as a Lions’ side, missing Scott Beeson and Joe Berry were hammered 12-0 by an in form Oxford City Stars at Oxpens Road, last night.

Perhaps still feeling the effects of the previous nights match, Lee Valley were down in 31 seconds as a resurgent Stars side (looking to bounce back from an 18-1 hammering by Romford Raiders the previous evening), scored through long time stalwart Darren Elliot, assists coming from Alan Green and Nick Oliver. Only two minutes later, the Stars were 2-0 up from Oliver’s younger brother Josh, assist to Jonathan Bayliss. The score stayed the same throughout the period with both teams receiving coincidental minors at 5:25 (too many men and high sticking respectively).

Needing to score next to get back in the game, Lions were left kicking themselves as their misfiring Power Play continued to struggle. Warren Jones going in unassisted for a Short Handed effort halfway through the period. It wasn’t long before Oxford started to get into their stride, with Darren Elliot scoring twice in quick succession first from another Oliver (Joe) and Andy Cox before netminder Ruth Cattell was pulled for Aaron Mallet. Then again two minutes later, again from Joe Oliver with a second assist going to Nick… Oliver. The period ending with Oxford 5-0 ahead.

Despite the scoreline, Lee Valley can’t have predicted the onslaught that was ahead of them as the Stars pumped a further 7 goals in to heap the misery on the Lions,. Nick Oliver, James Clarke, Darren Elliot (his fourth of the night) and Josh Oliver scored four in five minutes to put the game beyond doubt. Before Jones and Green (twice) got back on the score sheet to end the night with an emphatic dozen for other men in green.

With the Stars coming back to the den in two weeks time (16th of February) for the return match. Lee Valley will expect another tough night but, hopefully a more exciting game will in prospect.

Final Score: Oxford Stars 12-0 Lee Valley
Period Scores: 2-0/3-0/7-0
Shots on Goal: 14 on Young (OX), 23 on Cattell and 34 on Mallet (both LV) (9-11/4-12/4-25)
Penalties in Minutes: OX 16-4 LV
Top scorers: Darren Elliot (4+1), Alan Green (2+3) and Nick Oliver (1+3) (All Oxford)

Bristol Pitbulls snuck out of Lee Valley with a 6-5 victory. A slow first period, followed by a mad second session of 8 goals led to a tense finish at the den, Scott Beeson fanning a rebound in the dying seconds, giving Bristol the win.

Period Scores: 0-1/4-4/1-1
Shots on Goal LV 38-55 Bristol
Penalty minutes LV 14-20 Bristol

Full Match from Reg Dunlop coming shortly.

A goal each for Theo Abban and Adam Peach were not enough for Lee Valley as they came up short to local rivals, Romford Fury. A slow start was followed by an end-to-end 2nd period were the Lions drew level. However, Romford’s pressure told in the 3rd period and they took the vital two points. Dragging Lee Valley’s horrible start to the season through into the new year.

Full Match report from Reg Dunlop to follow.

Apologies for the late post. I had trouble logging in to the admin section of the site.

Saturday the 15th of December saw the very short benched (nine skaters and two goalies) Lions side travel to league leaders Peterborough. Despite a valiant effort from the East London side, fatigue kicked in and the Islanders were able to pull away in the 3rd period, running out 10-4 winners.

Adam Peach collected the man of the match award after scoring two goals.

Final score 10-4 Lee Valley Lions.
Period scores 3-2/4-2/3-0.
MoM Adam Peach
Our away game in Cardiff on 29/12/12 has been cancelled, our next game is away to local rivals, Romford Fury on the 5th of January.

Our next home game is on the 12th of January when Bristol Pitbulls visit Leyton.

From everyone at LVIHC
Merry Christmas and New Year

A first period stampede from the Basingstoke Buffalo left the men (and lady) from East London still craving their first win of the season.

James Hatfull picked up the Lions’ only goal and Aaron Mallet returned to form with a 70 shot man of the match performance.

Next weekend, we travel to high flying Peterborough Islanders.

Period Scores: 5-0/1-0/1-1
Shots on Goal: Basingstoke 70-20 Lee Valley
Man of the Match: Aaron Mallet

A hat-trick from Scott Beeson, and a strong 1st period were not enough to stop Invicta running riot in the 2nd. Coming away with a 14-4 win at SilverBlades ice rink.

Period scores were 3-3/9-1/2-0

Man of the Match was Scott Beeson

Next week we travel to a strong Basingstoke Buffalo side. Hoping to stop the current run of results.

Lee Valley’s return to competitive action, after a four week break resulted in a comprehensive 9-3 loss to Essex side, the Chelmsford Warriors.

Period Scores were 2-2/0-2/1-5.

Man of the Match was Chris Fox

This Sunday the Lions travel to Gillingham to take on the Invicta Mustangs, hoping to avenge the heavy defeat inflicted on them 5 weeks ago. Face off at 5:15pm

Lee Valley’s early season woes continued as they lost 15-4 at Slough NIHL Jets.

A brace from Scott Beeson, one from Richard Hodge and a first senior goal for Jordan Jones were not enough as a strong Jets side ran rampant late in the second period, cruising to a big win and leaving the Lions nursing a 7th straight defeat this season.

Period scores were 4-1/5-2/6-1

Man of the Match was Joe Berry.

A short benched Lee Valley Lions travelled to Ryde and came away 11-3 losers to the Wightlink Tigers.

Period Scores were 4-2/5-1/2-0.

Richard Hodge posted a hat trick but, it wasn’t enough.