Author: Laurence Thorn

Clayton confirmed

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We’re delighted to welcome forward Daniel Clayton!

Daniel started this season at the Invicta Mustangs but moves across to the Lions to strengthen our forward group.

He is no stranger to NIHL2 fans after spells at Invicta, Haringey, Bracknell and Streatham.

In three NIHL2 seasons with Streatham between 2021 and 2024, Daniel scored a total of 123 points in just 56 games, and captained the Blackhawks last season.

He also spent several seasons with the Streatham Redhawks in NIHL1.

Welcome to the Lions, Daniel!

Tough night in Peterborough

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A tough night for us in Peterborough, as we travel to the undefeated league leaders with only 13 skaters available due to a raft of injuries, and go down 15-6.

Our goals:
#6 Allen (sponsored by the Barnett family) from #22 Awoyemi
#5 Ganas (sponsored by the Sigsmiths) from #3 Freeman (sponsored by Rory Fitzgerald) and #85 Gonzalez (sponsored by Hills Prospect plc)
#67 Sullivan from #6 Allen
#5 Ganas
#67 Sullivan
#27 Williams (sponsored by Pete Folly) from #67 Sullivan

Goalie stats:
C. Frain (LV) faced 28 shots
E. Frain (LV) faced 29 shots
V. Graziano (PP) faced 16 shots
C. Boyden (PP) faced 12 shots

We’ll regroup and be back in action on Sunday 24th Nov at home to Solent.

Tight home defeat to Haringey

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After a tight game and an exciting 3rd period, we come up just short against Haringey, going down 3-2.

Our goals:
#17 Hamilton (sponsored by Sheila, Lucy and Ro and Lindsey Udall) – unassisted
#27 Williams (sponsored by Pete Folly) – assisted by #22 Awoyemi and #14 Grinell-Parke

Players of the Game:
#29 Smith (HH)
#92 Witter (LV)

Goalie stats:
E. Frain (LV) – 66 saves
Phillips (HAR) – 31 saves

Back to back Peterborough defeats

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A tough night for us against a ruthless Peterborough team who showed why they’ve won all 10 games they’ve played this season – we go down 10-3, with Peterborough’s 10th goal coming right on the final buzzer.

Our goals:
#22 Awoyemi from #73 Grinell-Parke and #92 Witter
#17 Hamilton from #5 Ganas and #73 Grinell-Parke (powerplay)
#5 Ganas from #27 Williams

Players of the Game:
#13 James White (PP)
#73 Kobe Grinell-Parke (LV)

Goaltending statistics:
Ethan Frain (LV) 59 saves
Vinnie Graziano (PP) 24 saves

We have next weekend off, before we’re back in action at home to Haringey on Sunday 10th November.

Thanks to Sheila, Lucy and Ro and Lindsey Udall for sponsoring our captain and goalscorer #17 Matthew Hamilton, and to The Sigsmiths for sponsoring goalscorer Matt Ganas.

Cup defeat to Peterborough

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We go down 2-7 at home to Peterborough in the Eddie Joseph Memorial Cup.

Our goals:
#27 Williams (from #17 Hamilton and #23 Miller)
#19 Girard (from #5 Ganas)

Players of the Game:
Jordan Ho (PP)
Ben Williams (LV)

Goaltending statistics:
Ethan Frain (LV) – 85 saves
Vinnie Graziano (PP) – 30 saves (54:56 played)
Callum Leader (PP) – 3 saves (5:04 played)

We have next weekend off, before returning to action against the same opponents on Sunday 27th October – this time in a home league game.

Thanks to Pete Folly for sponsoring goalscorer and man of the match Ben Williams.