We’re happy to welcome back Simon Jones for his 3rd season as our Head Coach.

Simon has been a Lions stalwart since 2015, first playing over 160 games for the club as a defenceman over eight seasons – the last five of those seasons as club captain – before taking over as Head Coach after retiring from on-ice action in 2024.

Simon had this to say about staying on at the club for another season: “I’m very pleased to be back as Head Coach of the Lions. It is no secret that the club means a lot to me, but in addition the potential for success is tremendous.

Last season was not as successful as expected but we did take steps forward on and off the ice and the platform remains in place for success.

I know that leaders within the team are excited to return and as always we have been working hard to add quality to the roster.

I’m looking forward to the start of pre-season and working with players, management and supporters to move forward again this season.

We are a community club and I look forward to representing Lee Valley this season.”