We’re delighted to confirm the return of two players who have become part of the furniture at Lee Valley, in defenceman Sam Brazier and forward Joe Miller.

Sam Brazier joined us in 2021 – when British ice hockey returned after the 2020-21 season was lost to COVID, and we were playing out of Cambridge Ice Arena during the construction of the new Lee Valley Ice Centre.

Always a steady presence on the blueline, our #90 now enters his sixth season as a Lion, having iced in over 100 games for the club.

Lions head coach Simon Jones on Sam’s return: “Sam is a been long-serving member of the team and offers a lot on and off the ice. He is always willing to embrace any role that he is given and does his best for the team. I know he has been working hard to be ready for this season.”

Joe Miller has been with the Lions for even longer, having graduated from our juniors – where he captained both the under 15s and under 18s – during the 2017-18 season.

He’s been with our senior side ever since, playing over 150 games in a Lions jersey in all competitions, and will look to continue making a big impact this season.

Lions head coach Simon Jones on Joe’s re-signing: “Joe has been a staple of the team for a number of years. Joe is keen to be a difference maker and I am looking forward to him working to be just that this season.”