Attention C and B level players! Join us this Sunday for our training session where we’ll be teaching the essential gameplay skills to help newer players grasp what’s required to play in the West C and North West B Leagues. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your hockey skills in a supportive and fun environment.
🗓️ Date: Sunday 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Atherton Roller Rink 💰 Cost: £10 per session or £30 for the month
Please note that players must have all necessary equipment and basic skating and hockey skills to participate.
Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your game! See you there!
For more information email info@lionsihc.co.uk or drop us a DM via any of out social media pages.
We had an amazing turnout at our Rookie Cubs’ first training session of the year, with some new faces joining in. The newer players worked with Coach James on improving their skating abilities. They were a bit wobbly at the start, but by the end, everyone managed to stay on their feet—even when jumping, balancing on one leg, and pulling off an A-frame stop!
The slightly more experienced players teamed up with Coach Ben to work on shooting techniques to lift the puck and grasp the fundamentals of shooting.
Our Lions Cubs Inline training session that followed was also fantastic. Coach Ben and Coach James led game play drills, including strategies for 2-on-1 situations and helping our netminder with positioning. Both sessions showed massive improvements, and we look forward to watching all our players grow throughout 2025.
If you want to get your children into inline hockey or are looking for a new club to join, drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk for more information.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Riverside Raiders clinched a thrilling victory against the Connah’s Quay Cobras on Sunday night. Six Lions players took to the ice, with Derek playing in his second game and both Ben and Joe making their debuts for the team. It was an edge-of-your-seat game, going back and forth all night, but the Raiders managed to secure a 15-14 win.
Despite the high-scoring game, our netminder James faced a total of 96 shots and made 82 saves. It wasn’t just a one-man show; the team pulled together, took advantage of opportunities, and rallied around James, making big blocks while giving him clear sight of the puck.
The team is eager for their next games and still has spaces available for anyone looking to join. Training sessions are held every Tuesday from 10:45 PM to 11:45 PM at Widnes Ice Rink. If you’re interested in joining the club, drop us a DM, email info@lionsihc.co.uk, or send Riverside Raiders a direct DM for more information.
Looking for a new hobby for the new year or just some exercise? Why not come and play ice hockey! The Riverside Raiders are inviting players to join their training session every Tuesday from 10:45 PM to 11:45 PM at Widnes Ice Rink. We know it’s late, but what else are you doing at this time of night that’s as much fun?
Training Session Breakdown:
30 minutes of drills
30 minutes of scrimmage
While the team is taking a year off from league games for the 2024/2025 season, we have a packed 2025 schedule of games and tournaments for you to get involved in, helping you gain more ice time and experience.
If you’re interested, drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk. You can also find us on Facebook by searching for Riverside Raiders Ice Hockey Club and send us a message.
Join us and make the most of this exciting opportunity to get on the ice! ❄️🏒
Looking for a fun and exciting way to get your kids active? Join our Lion Cubs Junior Inline Hockey Training sessions on Monday nights at Ardwick Sports Centre.
Schedule:
Rookie Cubs: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Perfect for children learning to skate and grasping the basics of the sport.
Lion Cubs Junior Training: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Designed for more experienced players focusing on game-type drills and skill improvement.
No equipment? No problem! We have equipment available for use. Your first two sessions are free, and after that, it’s just £20 monthly membership or £8 pay-as-you-play.
For more information on any of our sessions, drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk.
Join us and let’s make some unforgettable hockey memories! 🏒🦁
2024 has been an incredible journey for the Lions Inline Hockey Club! We have witnessed remarkable growth across all age groups and are proud to announce our biggest season yet, with 3 junior teams participating in the West Junior League and 5 senior teams competing in the West and North West Leagues.
Our Lions Senior Team had a fantastic season, finishing top of the B League and securing 2nd place in the West League. The confidence of both the Wild Lions and Lions Black teams has soared. Our junior players have been gaining invaluable experience through game days, and we have created two dedicated training sessions for our junior age groups by merging Wild Lions and Lions Black training at the Atherton rink.
As we look ahead to 2025, we are committed to further improving all our training sessions. The Lions Senior Team ended the year on a high by participating in the Turkey Cup yesterday. Although they finished 3rd, the team showcased remarkable talent, with five players aged 18 or younger holding their own against tough competition. They came away with 4 wins and 2 losses but played each game with a never-give-up attitude, taking more positives than negatives from the experience.
We also expanded into ice hockey by partnering with Riverside Raiders, a successful venture that saw some of our players taking up ice hockey and Riverside players joining us for inline hockey.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our coaches Dani, Oliver, Ben, and James for their hard work over the past 12 months. We also thank all the players and parents for their unwavering support throughout 2024.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year! The excitement doesn’t stop as the Lions Senior Team resumes training this Thursday, with games against Wigan and Heywood on Sunday morning. Wild Lions and Lions Black training also continues this Sunday, and Riverside Raiders are off to play Cobras at Deeside on Sunday night. We then welcome our Lion Cubs back after the Christmas break for their first training session of 2025 on Monday.
If you’re looking for a team for your children or yourself to join, drop us a message via DM or email us at info@lionsihc.co.uk. We are looking for both players and netminders to join us.
What an incredible day it was at our special Kids vs Adults session!
Our amazing Lion Cubs showcased the fantastic skills they’ve learned over the last 12 months, giving the adults a run for their money! 🦁✨
We, the coaches, are immensely grateful to all the parents and children for an absolutely fantastic year. The club has grown to its biggest ever at junior age groups, and it’s all thanks to you! 🌟
We can’t wait to see everyone after the Christmas break and to welcome even more new players to the club in 2025. 🎉
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎆
