Author: Laurence Thorn

Ganas returns for the 24/25 season

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We’re starting Canada Day off right with the re-signing of former OHL draftee, and last season’s top point scorer, #5 Matt Ganas!

Matt put up 19 goals and 9 assists for a total of 28 points in 14 games played last season.

Coach Jonesy’s comments: “The minute the 2023-24 season drew to a close I had a conversation with Matt about 2024-25.

He was without doubt our standout player last season and brought a lot to the team on and off the ice.

He is a fantastic player and is excellent in the dressing room as a role model and mentor for other players.

I’m excited to work with Matt this year, his love of the game is infectious and we are very happy Matt is a Lion again this year.”

Coach Jonesy is back

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After retiring as a player at the end of the 2023-24 season, Simon Jones steps into the full time head coaching role for the 2024-25 season.

He wasn’t gone for long, welcome back Jonesy!

Coach Jonesy’s comments: “I am very pleased to be returning to Lee Valley as coach.

Over the last 3 seasons the club have allowed me to take on more responsibility in training which has made this step a natural progression.

I am eager to build upon the foundations we laid last season in opening the new rink and celebrating some big wins in front of a growing number of supporters.

I am excited to continue to work with players that will be returning as well as some new players joining us for 2024-25.”

Open Sessions and Try-Outs

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We will be holding open sessions and try-outs on the following dates, between 9:15pm and 10:30pm:

Tues 14th May
Tues 21st May
Tues 28th May
Tues 4th June

It will be £10 cash on arrival to attend, and attendees will also be required to complete a waiver form.

Thank You Simon Jones!

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Yesterday’s game was the last in the career of our captain #16 Simon Jones, as he hangs up his skates at the end of the season.

Simon joined the Lions in 2015 and has been a stalwart of the team ever since, playing 8 seasons with the team – the last 5 of those as captain.

His 143 regular season games played for the Lions puts Simon 10th on the club’s all-time appearances list, and he played over 160 games for the club in total.

Happy retirement Simon and thanks for all you’ve done for the club over the past 9 years!

Photo: Kim Jones

Away Double Header – Ticket Information

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We’re on the road for an away double header this weekend – below you can find ticketing information for both games.

Saturday 28th October at Haringey
Location: Alexandra Palace
Timings: Doors open 4:50pm, faceoff 5:30pm
Tickets: available online via this link or on the door – recommended to book online as it costs £3 more to purchase on the day

Sunday 29th October at Chelmsford
Location: Riverside Leisure Centre
Timings: Doors open 5:15pm, faceoff 6pm
Tickets: available online via this link or on the door