News – Page 21 – Lee Valley Lions

Lions return to the ice – in unfamiliar surroundings

Posted on 5 August 2021 by Laurence Thorn

The Lee Valley Lions are delighted to announce that, after more than a year out of action due to the pandemic, we are returning to the ice in for the 2021/22 season – albeit in unfamiliar surroundings.

Due to the refurbishment at Lee Valley Ice Centre, which should be completed by October 2022, the Lions have been searching for a suitable venue to host our home games for the upcoming season.

The club can today confirm that we will be playing our home games at Cambridge Ice Arena this season, with a faceoff time of 4pm on Sundays.

We will be competing in NIHL South Division 2 alongside 11 other clubs – Basingstoke Buffalo, Bristol Pitbulls 2, Cardiff Fire, Chelmsford Warriors, Guildford Phoenix, Haringey Huskies, Invicta Mustangs, Peterborough Phantoms 2, Solent Junior Devils, Streatham Black Hawks and Swindon Wildcats 2.

The season will get underway on 18th September and run until 3rd April.

More information, such as fixtures, will be published as soon as it is available.

If you’re interested in joining us for the 2021/22 season, please give Eddie Joseph a call on 07958 743680.

Want to play for the Lions?

Posted on 26 July 2021 by Julianne

The closure of the Lee Valley Ice Centre isn’t stopping the Lions! We would welcome new players to the team, so if you’re interested in joining us for the 2021/22 season, please give Eddie Joseph a call on 07958 743680.

Lee Valley Ice Centre closes its doors

Posted on 26 June 2021 by Julianne

Lee Valley Ice Centre © Time Out

After the best part of 40 years, Lee Valley Ice Centre closes its doors for the final time this weekend. The rink will be demolished and rebuilt into a much larger venue, featuring two ice pads, cafe, gym, exercise studios and community spaces. It is anticipated that the new centre will be completed by October 2022. You can find out more about the plans here and you can keep updated with news on their Twitter page.

The Lions are currently looking at options for continuing with a team while that happens and any updates on this will be posted here.

In the meantime, we say a very fond farewell to the Den and the countless amazing memories it has created for so many people.

Lions Back on the Ice for Tryout Sessions

Posted on 21 May 2021 by Laurence Thorn

With the UK government relaxing restrictions on indoor sports, the Lee Valley Lions are now able to resume with our usual off-season open tryout sessions.

The tryout sessions will take place every Tuesday evening from 8.15pm, with a £10 charge towards ice time.

These sessions will run up to and including Tuesday 22nd June, with Lee Valley Ice Centre closing its doors for refurbishment on Sunday 27th June.
After this point, the Lions are looking to relocate the sessions to another location, which is yet to be determined.

If you would like to participate in one of the sessions, you must have EIHA-approved insurance in place, which can be obtained here for British trained players.
Unfortunately we will not be able to invite non-British trained players to these sessions, due to the length of time required to get this insurance sorted.

Any prospective player wishing to attend the sessions must also contact our General Manager, Eddie Joseph, on 07958 743680 at least four days beforehand.
This is so that you can be made aware of the ice rink’s COVID-19 protocols, and to ensure insurance is in place.

“We will be a slightly younger, more energetic team”

Posted on 9 March 2021 by Julianne

After a complete dearth of hockey over the past year, check out this short article on Rising East about the Lions’ hopes and plans for the 2021/22 season.