Category: Players

Miller’s back for more

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Gritty forward Joe Miller re-signs for the 25/26 season. Miller opened the scoring in our pre-season game against Nottingham with a cool, calm and collected breakaway goal, so we hope to see plenty more as the league fixtures get under way.

Coach Comments: “Joe is amongst the longest serving players on the team and has consistently worked hard on his game, being willing to do whatever has been asked of him for the team. Joe works hard to put pressure on the opposition and capitalises on the mistakes that he forces. I’m sure he will continue to grind down opponents this season.”

 

Former Lion back in the Den

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Ashlee Cave makes his return to the green and blue for the 25/26 season, bringing with him the experience of 280 games in the league, including two previous stints with Lee Valley Lions.

The 6’1 forward looks to slot in perfectly, adding depth with his both his playing and leadership experience. Coach Simon Jones said, “Ashlee is an extremely hard-working player that has a high IQ and can play in all situations. Having played with Ashlee previously I know he will set the tone on the ice and be a valuable voice in the changing room. He adds another layer of depth to our forward group and I know he will be a valuable contributor this season.”

Freeman returns

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Joshua Freeman returns for his third season with the Lions. The defender is becoming a staple in the roster from demonstrating his skill on the ice. “Josh is a great member of the team and has huge ability to push on this season,” said Simon Jones, the Lions’ coach. “Josh is very coachable and wants to get better every time he steps on the ice. I’m looking forward to him taking another step forward this season.”

Young talent signs for Lions

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Talented 17-year-old Alan Khafisov signs for the Lions’ 25/26 season. Alan has put up numbers in his junior career, with a combined 53 points over 28 games last season. Those watching last weekend’s friendly witnessed Alan score a filthy bar down snipe in our 10-4 win against Nottingham, so we’re expecting good things in the regular season.
 
“Alan is a young and talented player that will be one to watch this season as he progresses,” said coach Simon Jones. “For his age he has a strong hockey IQ and a skillset that gives him a platform to be successful this season. I anticipate that his progress will exciting to see this year as he steps up to senior hockey.”

RIP Geoff Williams

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Geoff Delderfield (L) and Geoff Williams (R)

When Lee Valley Lions first started way back in 1984, the first ever captain was Geoff Williams (known to some as Geof).  He joined the team from Richmond Flyers and left us in 1987 for Medway Bears.  After two seasons there, he spent the rest of his long hockey career with the Lions’ local derby rivals, Romford Raiders.  I have been informed today that Geoff has passed away from a heart attack at the age of 62, leaving wife Tracey, three children and three grandchildren.  Our thoughts go out to Geof’s friends and family at this sad time.

Geoff’s funeral will be held on Monday, 29th September at 2:30pm at:
 
Sutton Coldfield Crematorium
Tamworth Road
Sutton Coldfield
B75 6LG
 
All are welcome to join us in remembering and celebrating his life. The family kindly requests traditional funeral attire. If anyone would like further details, please get in touch and we will forward phone numbers to you.