This weekend our Under-14s and Under-16s Cubs hit the rink for their final UKIHF games before the festive break – and wow, what a show of grit, growth, and teamwork! 💪🔥
Saturday – Under-14s Battle Scorpions & Ducks
Our young Cubs faced two tough, experienced teams, but they didn’t back down! Most of this squad usually plays U12s, so stepping up was no small feat.
- Game 1: Hard-fought defensive work kept the pressure on.
- Game 2: The Cubs cracked the code with the box game, catching teams on the break and scoring some brilliant goals while working the keeper!
🏅 Players’ Player: Toby – chosen by Lucas for fearless defending and a positive attitude all game.
🏅 Coaches’ Player: Lucas – a true leader on the rink, never giving up and inspiring the team with positivity.
Sunday – Under-16s Take on PGKA & T-Wrex
Four of our eight-player squad were U12s, but that didn’t stop them!
- Game 1 vs PGKA: End-to-end action and a nail-biting draw thanks to every player giving 100% and both netminders pulling off huge saves.
- Game 2 vs T-Wrex: Against one of the most experienced teams, our Cubs focused on defence, forcing outside shots and letting Lottie shine with big saves. T-Wrex took the W, but not without a fight – our Cubs frustrated them by locking down the middle of the rink!
🏅 Players’ Player: Hallie – picked by Lottie for fearless blocks (puck marks to prove it!) and leading by example in defence.
🏅 Players’ Player: Theo – stepped up massively, applying lessons from Saturday and making things click on Sunday.
Massive Shout-Out!
To all the parents and coaches who drove miles to make this weekend happen – THANK YOU! 🙌 Especially those juggling two game days. Your support makes these moments possible.
And… BIG NEWS COMING THIS WEEK to help our Cubs improve even more after an incredible 18 months of progress. Stay tuned!
Our Cubs smashed it on the rink – proud doesn’t even cover it! 🖤
#LionsIHC #CubsOnTheRise #UKIHF #HockeyFamily #FutureStars #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork