Replica Jersey Details for 2026-27 Season

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After launching our 2026-27 jerseys recently, we can today confirm details for fans looking to buy replicas.

Our jerseys for this season are once again manufactured by Cross Check Clothing, and feature the logos of club sponsor BarberSmiths and club charity Core Arts on the front. They also feature the name of club legend Eddie Joseph on the back.

For a price of £50 for adult sizes and £30 for kids’ sizes, fans can order their own Lions jersey and show their pride to support their favourite team. Lead time after ordering is typically between 3-5 weeks.

Once ready, jerseys can be collected at home games, or can also be delivered for an additional £5 cost.

If interested, please send an email to leevalleylionscoaches@gmail.com with the following information:

  • Type of shirt – home (white) or away (green)
  • Size (see sizing chart below)
  • The name and number to be printed on the back (if required)

Lee Hounslow and Aiden Bayliffe model the home (white) jersey – photo by Phil Hutchinson

Connor and Luther Daly model the away (green) jersey

Size chart

 

Carter Confirmed as Assistant Coach

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We’re pleased to officially confirm Darren Carter in the role of assistant coach this season.

Darren has a lot of coaching experience in this division, having held the assistant coach position at the Invicta Mustangs for several seasons, and has helped out the Lions in the past.

He has now joined us full-time as our assistant coach and has already been instrumental in our two victories this season.

Lions head coach Simon Jones said: “Darren has been a great addition to the coaching team. Prior to joining

Darren has been a good source of support and advice so when he was keen to join in a more formal capacity we bit his hand off. Darren’s contribution goes beyond coaching on the ice and he has been crucial to building the resilience that has served us well so far this season.”

Welcome to the team (officially) Darren!

Bayliffe Adds to the Blueline

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After we got his registration done on Friday – and he played twice for us at the weekend – we’re delighted to officially announce Canadian import defenceman Aiden Bayliffe as the newest member of the Lions!

Born in the province of British Columbia in 2005, Aiden came through the junior ranks in the BC Elite Hockey League (BCEHL), playing for the Vancouver North East Chiefs at both U17 and U18 level.

He helped the Chiefs to the BCEHL U18 Championship in the 2021-22 season, with 11 points across 35 regular season and playoff games.

He returned for the 2022-23 season and led the entire BCEHL U18 league in points scored by a defenceman, tallying 7 goals and 31 assists for 38 points in 34 games – and was named in the BCEHL U18 All Star Team.

He also iced in two games for the West Kelowna Warriors in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) during that 2022-23 season.

After taking a few years out of the game, and now living in the UK, he returns to the ice as part of the Lions – and we couldn’t be happier to have him here.

He will wear the #51 jersey for the club – thank you to Sarah and David Harbinson who have already agreed to sponsor Aiden’s jerseys this season.

Lions head coach Simon Jones said: “Aiden contacted the club over the summer looking to get back into the game after a short period of not playing. Aiden offers a wealth of experience having played at a high level before joining us. His attitude has been fantastic and I am sure that fans will enjoy watching him play as he certainly brings excitement to every shift!”