Lions add British-trained Ukrainian forward Shulzhenko

After our best performance of the season yesterday, let’s keep the good vibes going and announce a new signing to brighten up your Monday!

Welcome to British-trained Ukrainian forward Yuriy Shulzhenko, who joins the Lions from the Imperial Devils of the British Universities Ice Hockey Association!

Yuriy played junior hockey in Bracknell at U16 and U18 level, before spending the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons in university hockey for Imperial.

Now he joins the Lions for his first foray into NIHL league hockey.

Stats (courtesy of Elite Prospects): https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/229083/yuri-shulzhenko

Welcome to the Lions, Yuriy!

Welcome back to Daniel Tamasauskas

Ahead of our double-header against Haringey and Invicta this weekend, we can announce the re-signing of defenceman Daniel Tamasauskas for the 2021-22 season.

Daniel came through the Lee Valley junior ranks, captaining our U18 side in the 2016-17 season.

Since graduating to the senior Lions team, Daniel has played 43 combined league and cup games for the club spread over 3 seasons, chipping in with 14 points from the blueline.

Glad to have you back, Daniel!

Stats courtesy of Elite Prospects: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/270983/daniel-tamasauskas

Hamilton returns to Lions after three years away

A big welcome back to defenceman Matthew Hamilton, who re-joins the Lions after 3 years away!

The 25-year-old blueliner played 18 games for the Lions in 2017-18, scoring 1+5=6, before spending the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons at Romford Junior Raiders.

Statistics courtesy of Elite Prospects: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/172564/matthew-hamilton

Welcome back in Lions colours, Matthew!