This month’s spotlight shines on Lottie-Lee, our incredible under-14s and under-16s goalie who has been an absolute wall between the pipes!
Lottie has been guarding the net for just over a year, and wow – what a journey! Since joining Lion Cubs, Lottie has levelled up massively: ✅ Training with our Senior Lions every Thursday ✅ Playing in a senior friendly against Northern Lights – only 2 goals conceded in 20 minutes! ✅ Bringing her A-game every time she hits the rink, especially for our young Cubs teams
But what makes Lottie truly special? It’s not just the saves – it’s the smile, the positivity, and the hunger to learn. Always taking advice, always improving, and always making us proud. Coaches, teammates, and even UKIHF Junior League opponents can’t stop talking about her!
👏 Well done, Lottie! November’s Player of the Month was an easy pick – keep shining bright and stopping those shots!
Yesterday, Lions Black kicked off this season’s UKIHF D League in style – taking a clean sweep with 3 wins from 3 games, scoring an incredible 21 goals and conceding just 1! 💪
Our stand-in netminder Leanne was outstanding, narrowly missing a 3-game shutout streak in the final minutes of the third match. But yesterday wasn’t about one player – it was about teamwork, discipline, and growth.
This squad has been building chemistry over the last three seasons, and last year’s experience in the North West B/C League clearly paid off. Every player found the back of the net at least once, while working on: ✅ Maintaining a solid defensive box shape ✅ Executing clean breakouts ✅ Completing 3 passes before scoring ✅ Ensuring every line member scored before going again
These challenges weren’t easy, but they showcased how far this team has come. The rink was buzzing with team bonding, older players cheering on younger ones and vice versa – a true Lions family moment. 🦁
Massive congratulations to Lions Black for starting the season with such dominance and showing what hard work in the off-season can achieve. The journey to improve on last season is well underway! 🔥
Our Lion Cubs under-12s are back on the rink for TWO big UKIHF Junior League games! 🏒🔥 These Cubs are ready to roar and show just how far they’ve come since their last game day. Every pass, every shot, every cheer counts – and this is all about gaining that all-important experience and making memories!
Last time out, Eden earned Cubs Player of the Day and will be picking her choice this time 👏. The coaches will also be watching closely for standout performances – just like Leo, who grabbed Coaches’ Player last time!
Let’s make it a day full of fun, teamwork, and hockey magic. Good luck, Cubs – you’ve got this! 🦁💪 UKIHF Junior League – Two games, one mission: progress and pride!
What an incredible day for our young Cubs! 💪 Most of the team were playing in this age group for the very first time, and with three-quarters of the squad only picking up hockey sticks in the last 12 months, this was a huge challenge – and they faced it head-on! 👏
With our regular netminder unavailable, Freddie stepped up between the pipes and got a real taste of what life in the Under-10s is all about. Two tough games, two very different attitudes from the opposition, and a whole lot of learning for our Cubs. They now know what it’s like to play against experienced teams – and they’ll take so much from this day as they grow together. 🌟
🏅 Players’ Player: Voted by the team – Freddie! He worked so hard in both games and made some brilliant saves. 🏅 Coaches’ Player: Shared this week between Patrick, for showing great improvements and listening to coaching advice, and Ellis, who not only scored 4 goals playing up an age group but also led by example – guiding teammates, fist-bumping Freddie after big saves, and keeping spirits high. 🔥
Yes, it was a tough day, but the positives are HUGE: experience, teamwork, resilience, and plenty of smiles. This young squad is on the right path, and we can’t wait to see them grow! 💛🖤
📅 Want to join the Cubs? DM us or email info@lionsihc.co.uk – first two sessions FREE! #LionsIHC #JuniorHockey #HockeyFamily #FutureStars #Teamwork #HockeyLife
(Yes, we know it’s a little late… but better late than never! 😉)
A huge congratulations to Leo Hirst-Jones, our October Player of the Month! 🎉
Leo has shown massive improvements both on and off the rink over the past few months. Known as a quiet player, Leo has recently stepped up his confidence – even cheekily telling Coach James that football is better than hockey (we all know that’s not true 😜).
With this new confidence, Leo has been taking on players fearlessly, going in hard on tackles, and showing a great understanding of positioning. His progress hasn’t gone unnoticed – all our coaches and teammates agree that Leo truly deserves this recognition.
Well done, Leo! We can’t wait to see how much more you improve throughout the season. Keep smashing it! 💪🔥
It’s time to bring some holiday cheer to the rink! Our Lions Inline Hockey Club Christmas Jerseys are now available to order – but don’t wait too long! To guarantee yours arrives in time for Christmas, you’ll need to be quick.
Price: £35 per jersey How to order: Head over to our app and place your order today!
Imagine skating into the festive season looking like the ultimate Christmas Lion – it’s the perfect way to show your team spirit and spread some holiday joy.
🎁 Limited time only – make sure you don’t miss out! Let’s make this Christmas one to remember, both on and off the rink. #LionsIHC #ChristmasJersey #DeckTheRinks #HockeyFamily #FestiveSpirit #InlineHockey #LionsOnIce #ChristmasCheer #HockeyStyle #OrderNow #TeamLions
What a day for our Cubs! Two tough games, two huge learning experiences, and plenty to celebrate.
Game 1 vs Predators We knew this would be a challenge – a team stacked with experience against our Cubs, many playing up an age group. But wow, did they deliver! The focus was on keeping that defensive box shape we’ve been working on, and they nailed it. Most shots came from distance and the sides, and our netminder Lottie was outstanding – facing around 50 shots and only conceding 8 goals. Incredible effort! 👏
Game 2 vs Tricksters This one was all about team play and game control. The rule was simple: score a goal, then you must assist before scoring again. It made for an exciting, tactical match where everyone contributed. The Cubs showed brilliant teamwork, breakout play, and learned what it means to win as a team rather than relying on one or two players. 💪
Special Shoutouts 🏅 Players’ Player: Lucas – chosen by Lottie for never giving up, staying positive, and being a fantastic team player. 🏅 Coaches’ Player: Lottie – for her incredible performance against Predators and keeping her focus in Game 2. 🔥 Big cheers to Toby for his first game day with the U14s – and bagging his first goal AND assist of the season!
Massive respect to every single player today – you showed grit, teamwork, and Lion spirit! 🦁
After a phenomenal 2024/2025 season—taking home the B Nationals title, winning the West B League, and battling it out in the North West A League—our Lions Senior North West & West team is ready to push even harder this year. 💪
But as life moves on and players move on or retire, we’re on the lookout for 2–3 experienced players to join our hockey family. We kicked off the North West League last weekend with a tough game against the Jesters—just 5 players on the day, and despite a valiant effort, we couldn’t hold them off. But the spirit is high, and we’re back at it this weekend facing Vanguard and Zombies in the round robin.
We’re aiming for an A League finish—and we want YOU to be part of it.
🔍 Who we’re looking for:
Players with Higher B or A league experience
A positive team-first attitude
100% effort—no matter the score
Commitment to Thursday night training at North West Roller Sports, Atherton (9–10:30pm)
💷 What you get:
All training and league games
Nationals (if qualified)
End-of-season awards night
All for just £45/month
We’re serious about our hockey, but we’re also a tight-knit squad that supports each other on and off the rink. If you think you’ve got what it takes and want to be part of something special, drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk and come down to a Thursday session to see if it’s a good fit.
We had some fang-tastic costumes at the Lions Halloween Fancy Dress Competition, but one truly gave us chills (in the best way possible)! 👻
🥇 Sav Morgan #13 took home the win by turning her hockey sticks into knives! 🔪🖤 This creepy creative twist caught the coaches’ eyes and edged her ahead in a very close contest. The attention to detail was killer! 💀
A massive thank you to everyone who dressed up – you all looked boo-tiful and made judging terrifyingly tough! 🧟♂️🧙♀️🕸️
🎉 Congrats again to Sav – your costume slayed! 🏒🧟♀️
