We complete our roster announcements ahead of the new season as we confirm three young forwards have signed up, with Dylan Hollinshead and Hayden Allen re-signing and Jake Brown joining the club.

20-year-old Dylan Hollinshead signed with the Lions in 2023, and our #20 now enters his fourth season with the club, having already iced over 50 times in a Lee Valley jersey.

#9 Hayden Allen joined the Lions on a two-way deal from Romford juniors last season, icing 16 times for the Lions and grabbing his first goal away at Chelmsford. Now the 18-year-old signs up with the Lions full-time ahead of the new season.

Finally, 18-year-old Jake Brown joins us from Haringey juniors where he spent the last two seasons, and will wear the #27 jersey for the Lions.

Lions head coach Simon Jones on the three youngsters: “Dylan and Hayden have embraced their roles and development in recent seasons and add a lot of enthusiasm and energy to the room. This year will be another year working towards featuring regularly and focusing on developing their game.

Jake came through the juniors at Lee Valley and whilst I have not worked with him previously, I have been impressed with his attitude in sessions so far and think he will develop quickly this season.”