The Lee Valley Lions are delighted to announce the return of goaltender Lewis Carter for his second season with the club.

Lewis came through the junior ranks at Invicta before making the switch to East London last summer, beginning the season as backup netminder but then rising to the role of starting goaltender during the campaign.

The 23-year-old started 16 combined league and Eddie Joseph Memorial Cup games for the club last season, the highlight being when he backstopped the Lions to back-to-back home wins over Oxford and Solent in February.

Lewis had this to say about returning to the Lions: “I really enjoyed last season and I’m thankful that the club wants me back for another year. I’m ready to build on that and give everything I’ve got. Playing for this team and our fans means everything to me, and I can’t wait to get back on the ice with the team. Bring on September!”