Lee Valley Lions

Lee Valley Lions are pleased to announce the signing of Tom Hnilica as the club’s non-British trained player for the 2018/2019 season.

Tom, who is originally from the Czech Republic but who has played a number of seasons in the NIHL North, is going to help build a new-look Lions team for the coming season.

The 25-year-old Prague native tallied 42 points in 52 games in NIHL North Division 1 between 2012 and 2015, playing for the Trafford Metros and the Manchester Minotaurs.

Tom is the first of a number of new players who will be joining the Lions over the next few weeks – stay tuned for further announcements.

Click here to view Tom’s career statistics courtesy of eliteprospects.com.

James Scott-Joseph, who has played every season with the Lions since they reformed in 2005, has stepped up his commitment to the team by taking over the helm from previous coach, George Alley.  With a coach now in place the Lions would like to invite players along to the Tuesday sessions to try out for the 2018/19 season.  Cost, contact details etc can be found in the posts below.

Due to unforeseen circumstances tomorrow night’s open training session is cancelled. However, from 10/07/18 we will be registering players for the 2018/19 season. The registration fee of £120 should be paid to head coach, Eddie Joseph.

Anyone interested in joining the Lions can call Eddie on 07958 743680 or see him at next week’s session.

Lee Valley Lions are seeking a new coach for the 2018/19 season. If you would be interested in taking the team forward, please contact Eddie Joseph for an informal chat on 07958 743680.

The Lee Valley Lions announce that Head Coach, George Alley has asked to step down from his role for next season.

George first took over as head coach in 2016 and led the Lions in two league campaigns. First finishing 4^th in the old NIHL 2 South East, before last season’s difficult campaign in NIHL South 2 Wilkinson.

George had this to say on his departure. 

“I’d like to thank the Lions and Eddie Joseph for giving me the opportunity to coach my home team for the last two years”.

“The Lions have a fantastic group of players, and Lee Valley is home to easily the best dressing room I’ve been involved with in hockey. I wish the club all the best for next season and beyond.”

Eddie Joseph, on behalf of all those involved with the Lee Valley Lions stated.

“I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to George for his tireless work to take this club forward. George has put his heart and soul into this team and will be sorely missed by all of us associated with Lee Valley. I wish George all the best in his future endeavours.”

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