Category: Players

News of the 2013/14 season signings is beginning to arrive. In particular, we welcome Ben Osborne back to the Den. Ben was with the Lions in their first season back (2005/06) before moving to Chelmsford. It’s great to have Ben back, together with some familiar faces…

Aaron Mallet
George Alley
Calum Heath
Adam Peach
James Scott-Joseph
Theo Abban
Ben Osborne

It is with great sadness that I announce that Lions’ player, Jordan Jones, passed away yesterday (16 July). Jordan was the eldest of five children and his grandfather, Dennis Jones, played a big part in both his upbringing and introducing him to ice hockey. Dennis was a short-track speed skating coach and started taking Jordan skating when he was only three years old. Jordan loved hockey very much and the family have been touched by people’s kind words.

Jordan was in Cyprus when he died, so his funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The family have said, however, that everyone who knew Jordan will be welcome to come along. As soon as I’ve been forwarded the details I shall post them on the site.

On behalf of everyone involved with Lee Valley Lions, we send our sincere condolences to Jordan’s family, friends and girlfriend.

Players’ Player – Adam Peach
Top Goal-Scorer – Scott Beeson
Coach’s Player – Theo Abban
Top Play-Maker – Adam Peach and Richard Hodge
Man of the Season – James Scott-Joseph (James provided all of the MOTM awards for the season)

Congratulations to all the award-winners and to everyone else in the team for battling on together to make it through a very tough season.

Players new and old have been signed by the Lions this week. Young forward, Chris Fox, joins us from Streatham Redskins, whilst Calum Heath has recovered from injury and has decided to re-join Lee Valley.

I’ve been informed today that back-up netminder Steve Grout has chosen to go to Romford, which means Ruth Cattell is now able to rejoin the squad on a regular basis.