Category: Players

Further trials dates and Lions sign first of new season’s players

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Many thanks to everyone who came to the trials this week. Trials are going to continue for the next three Tuesdays, namely on 18th July, 25th July and 1st August. Everyone is welcome – both players who came along this week and anyone who hasn’t yet attended.

Please remember that if you’ve not already registered (ie you didn’t come along this week) you need to be at the rink for 7.30pm for registration. Ice time is 8.15-9.45pm and you need to bring £5 as a contribution towards ice time.

This week’s trials were well attended and there was a lot of positive feedback. Many decisions have yet to be made, but the following players have already signed for the Lions:

Nick Braithwaite
Mark Swaine
Paul O’Neill
Scott Beeson
James Scott-Joseph
Grant Hutcheon
Mark Saunders

More names will be announced over the next few weeks.

Ian Courtney wins Stanley Cup

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OK, not quite. Instead he won a draw to spend time at the NASN (North American Sports Network) offices and get his photo taken with the famous Stanley Cup. The cup was actually made in England and bought by Lord Frederick Stanley, who transported it to Canada. The cup (and its minders) visited London a few days ago, so Ian got the chance to get his hands on it.

Ian has given me the OK to feature one of his photos on the Miscellaneous photos page.

Lions sign two new players

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Lee Valley Lions are pleased to announce the signing of two new players to the squad. Tom Looker joins the team from the Romford Raiders. He is a fast, hard-working forward with plenty of English Premier League experience and is returning to hockey after a short break.

Kwabina Oppong-Addai joins from Haringey as a defenceman. Kwabina can also play as a forward should the need arise. He too has played in the EPL.

A team spokesman said, “These two players will increase the strength of the squad. Having players of their calibre with EPL experience who are willing to commit themselves to our team is a boost to the current players’ morale.”

Eddie plays again!

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The Lions had a late-night scrimmage against some other players on 12th November and put plenty of goals in the back of the net in what was a useful training session. Back on the ice was none other than Eddie Joseph! Nice to see that Eddie’s still steady on his feet after all these years and he scored a few goals to boot.