One of the biggest advantages of inline hockey is how early kids can get involved — and how much they actually play when they do.
Inline hockey offers opportunities from a younger age, including Under‑6 and Under‑8 events, giving children more time to: • Build skating confidence • Develop puck control early • Learn the game through real match experience
And once they’re on the rink… they don’t just stand around waiting.
✅ More puck touches (4 vs 4 format) ✅ More involvement every shift ✅ More chances to try skills and learn
For Under‑10s, development is all about repetition and confidence — and inline hockey gives them both in every session and every game.
🦁 More time on the rink = more learning = more confident players
👉 Want your child to get started? DM us or email info@lionsihc.co.uk
The Lions Senior Team are officially BACK-TO-BACK UKIHF West League Champions! 🏆🏆
After a challenging season that saw us lose key players following a hugely successful 2024/2025 campaign, we came into this year with one goal in mind – pushing for A League qualification. Unfortunately, squad shortages meant we just missed out… but this team doesn’t quit.
Instead, we reset the focus 💚 ➡️ Regroup ➡️ Refocus ➡️ Go again
Heading into the final league day, the mission was clear: 🟢 3 wins from 3 games needed to take the title ⚫
🚧 A Day Full of Drama
The day didn’t start smoothly… Our netminder was stuck on the motorway due to an overturned truck 🚛❌
Step up Aidan 🟢👏 Coming in clutch from Lions Black (North West C League), he answered the call when it mattered most.
🆚 Game 1 vs T-Wrex
A game of two halves!
Lions stormed into a 5–0 lead ⚫ But T-Wrex battled back hard.
Lions held their nerve and sealed a huge 8–6 win ✅🟢
🆚 Game 2 vs Raptors
A dominant performance 💥
A 13–4 victory ✅⚫ Giving us a massive boost in goal difference.
🆚 Final Game vs Hylanders
Winner takes all.
Lions struck early – just 19 seconds in ⚡🟢 But Hylanders pushed back, taking a 3–1 lead.
Then… Lions found another gear 🔥⚫ ➡️ Pulled it back to 4–4 at half time ➡️ Powered through with 6 more goals
Final score: 10–7 ✅🟢
🏆⚫ CHAMPIONS. AGAIN. 🟢🏆
Back-to-back West League titles secured 💚 A huge achievement built on resilience, character, and team spirit.
🔜 What’s Next?
Eyes now turn to Nationals 👀 Can we go back-to-back National Champions too? 🟢⚫
Let’s go. 💪🦁
🙌 Thank You
Massive credit to every player who’s stepped on the rink this season – this title belongs to all of you 💚⚫
📢 Want to Join the Pride?
We’re building for next season and aiming to compete in both the North West & West A Leagues 🟢⚫
🗓️ Thursday night training 📍 North West Roller Sports Rink 📩 DM us or email: info@lionsihc.co.uk
If you’re up for the challenge… we want to hear from you 👊💚
Inline hockey is designed around helping players improve — and for Under‑10s, that makes a huge difference.
✅ Real development and progression Structured leagues and game days help players build confidence, improve their skills, and see real progress over time
✅ Play up an age group Players can step up when ready → More game time → Faster learning → Experience against stronger players
✅ Ability-based training (not just age) Sessions are built around development level → Players learn at the right pace → Confidence grows quicker → Extra sessions support progression
🦁 And the opportunities don’t stop with club training…
Inline hockey gives players access to extra development opportunities across the UK, including:
✅ Desert Rats development sessions (Rene) • 2–3 specialist training sessions throughout the year • Held around league breaks • Focused on high-level development and progression
✅ Flamingos / Silky Mittz sessions (Brian) • Hosted across rinks around the country • Open development sessions with a mix of players • Great for exposure and experience
•Both Desert Rats & Flamingos also offer chances to play in the biggest inline hockey tournaments around the world, NARCH in USA & PAMA CUP in Germany as well as other tournaments in Spain, Africa, France and more
✅ Growing national development opportunities More sessions, camps, and training opportunities are appearing across UK rinks every year
🦁 That means more ice time, more coaching, and more chances for players to keep improving beyond their weekly sessions
For young players, it’s not just about playing — it’s about being part of a pathway that helps them grow.
👉 Want to get your child involved? DM us or email info@lionsihc.co.uk
What a day for our Lion Cubs Under 12s… and what a team. 💙
Heading into today’s games, we knew we were up against it. With just five players available, made up of Cubs from our Under 8s, Under 10s and Under 12s groups, this was the youngest squad on the day with an average age of just 10.17. On paper, we were the underdogs… but what happened on the rink told a completely different story.
In our opening game, the Cubs showed absolutely no fear—going toe-to-toe with the top seeded team and keeping it within a single goal during the first half. With such a small squad, tired legs eventually caught up in the latter stages, but the effort and belief shown set the tone for the rest of the day.
Next up were two incredible back-to-back performances.
A brilliant win against Trixsters
Followed by a hard-fought draw against North Stars
That result set up a semi-final clash… once again against North Stars.
At half-time, the scoreline didn’t reflect the effort—5–0 down—but this is where the character of this team really shone through. A strong, positive message from Coach James: “We go again, 0–0. Win the second half.”
And the Cubs delivered.
They battled their way to a 4–1 second-half win, showing resilience, belief, and how far they’ve come as a group this season. The final score ended 6–4, but conceding just once in that second period told us everything we needed to know about this team.
That performance carried straight into the 3rd place play-off against Trixsters. A slow start saw the Cubs go 2–0 down early, but after a timeout and a quick reset, they came back out flying—not conceding another goal and turning the game around to win 5–2.
🏆 3rd place secured and our first Junior trophy of the season!
💪 A True Team Effort
Every single player gave everything today:
Ellis
Eden
Sav
Toby
Zakk
And a big thank you to Hal for stepping in and helping us through those back-to-back games.
This wasn’t just about results—it was about how the Cubs played. We asked for a passing game, teamwork, and playing hockey the right way… and for us, they were the best team to watch on the day.
Mistakes happened, goals were conceded—but this was 100% a team performance full of effort, learning, and growth.
🧤 Special Mention
A huge shoutout to Lottie, our outstanding netminder, who was an absolute rock between the pipes all day. Her confidence and composure gave the whole team belief, and it didn’t go unnoticed…
🏅 Lion Cubs GOAT Award Winner, chosen by UKIHF League Head Rene.
Fully deserved. 👏
🔵 Looking Ahead
This marks the end of our Under 12s season, and what a journey it’s been. Most of this squad will be back in the same age group next season, and if today is anything to go by, the future is incredibly bright.
The progress, the teamwork, the smiles—and most importantly, the fun—are what this club is all about.
For Under‑10s, the biggest thing kids need is simple: more time playing, learning, and building confidence.
Inline hockey is often a more affordable way to get started — and that matters because it can free up budget for the things that really help young players progress:
• Extra training sessions • More games and jamborees • Travel opportunities when the kids are ready
🦁 And here’s where Lions Cubs really helps families get started…
We know starting a new sport can feel like a big investment, which is why we have club equipment available for new players to use — including skates and essential kit.
✅ No pressure to buy everything straight away ✅ Chance for your child to try hockey first ✅ Makes those first sessions accessible and stress‑free for parents
It means your child can step onto the rink, give it a go, and fall in love with the game before you commit to purchasing their own equipment.
🦁 At Lions Inline Hockey Club, we believe hockey should be accessible, inclusive, and open to everyone.
👉 Want to try junior inline? Drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk
Over the next few weeks, Lions Inline Hockey Club will be sharing why more and more players and families are stepping into inline hockey — and why it might just be the perfect place to start your hockey journey.
There’s no denying that both inline and ice hockey are fantastic sports… but when it comes to accessibility, development, and opportunity — inline has some huge advantages, especially for younger players.
💡 Here’s what we’ll be covering…
• 💸 Lower costs – making hockey more accessible and freeing up budget for extra training, games, and travel opportunities
• 🚗 Less travel & better times – more local sessions and fewer late nights for junior players
• 🧒 Opportunities from a younger age – including Under 6 & Under 8 leagues and events
• ⏱️ More playing time on the rink – 4 vs 4 format = more puck touches – No buzzer line changes – Longer game formats (2 x 15 minute periods)
• 📈 Real development & progression – Structured competitions – Stats and tracking so players can see their improvement
• 🏒 Play up an age group – giving players more rink time and faster progression
• 🧑🏫 Ability-based training (not just age) – Sessions designed around development level – Extra sessions available to support progression
• 🌍 More opportunities to play – UK leagues and events – International tournaments in Spain, Germany, the USA and beyond – Teams and events like Desert Rats, Silly Mittz, Flamingos and more
• 🌙 Better rink access – More consistent availability – Less impact from senior league schedules
🦁 At Lions Inline Hockey Club, we believe hockey should be accessible, inclusive and built around helping every player improve and enjoy the game.
👉 Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we break each of these down and show why inline hockey isn’t just an alternative… it’s often the best place to start.
Coming into the season, the Senior Lions were looking to build on some incredible highs — competing in the UKIHF A League last year and lifting the B Nationals title. However, with several players moving on to new adventures or stepping into retirement, the squad entered this season in rebuild mode.
Despite still aiming to compete at A League level, changes to the league structure and a mini‑league format that ultimately didn’t work meant the Lions were placed into the North West B League, alongside another A League-calibre team, Hawks.
A Tough Start, A Strong Finish
The season didn’t get off to the best start. The Lions were short‑benched in the opening fixtures, making consistency difficult. As the season progressed, players returned, new faces joined the squad, and the team steadily grew stronger — both in depth and performance.
With Hawks flying from the outset, it quickly became clear that catching them wasn’t realistic without a slip‑up. The focus shifted to securing second place and pushing for another Nationals qualification.
All or Nothing – The Final Game
Everything came down to the final game against Phoenix — a team we’ve built a great relationship with over time. Phoenix held a two‑point lead and a +7 goal difference, meaning the Lions needed a four‑goal win to leapfrog them.
At half-time, the game was finely balanced, with the Lions leading 4–3. The team dug deep in the second period, producing a huge performance — scoring five unanswered goals and conceding none — to finish the game 9–3 and secure second place in dramatic fashion.
A Frustrating End, But Lessons Learned
What initially looked like a well‑earned Nationals spot was ultimately denied due to league rules and the team also being registered in the West League, with the place instead awarded to Phoenix. A frustrating end to a frustrating season — but one that showed the character of this group.
Despite the challenges, spirits remain high. This season proved that even in difficult circumstances, this team can pull together, grind out results, and compete.
Looking ahead, the Lions have made it clear that if we return to the North West League next season, we will be focused purely on competition and progression, rather than entering round‑robin events with nothing at stake.
What’s Next?
Focus now shifts to the West League, where the squad has continued to grow. Two tough games against Predators and Pumas will decide whether the Lions compete in the A or B League — a huge test and an exciting challenge.
Preparations are also already underway for next season, with the ambition clear: 👉 Push ourselves and compete consistently at A League level.
If you’re looking for a new team for next season and can train on Thursday nights, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 DM us or email info@lionsihc.co.uk
Today our amazing Lion Cubs Under 14s Nationals side went into battle short‑handed and with a very young squad, and they were outstanding from start to finish. Every player put in an incredible shift and showed exactly what Lion Cubs hockey is all about.
This team plays the game the right way — not about who scores the most goals, but about helping each other create them. That teamwork shone through today, with every single player scoring, backed up by plenty of assists and unselfish play.
We fielded a very young attacking line, firing shots against some big, experienced netminders and players, and it didn’t stop these Cubs for a second. They kept pushing, shooting, and competing all day long.
While we didn’t quite make the final, massive credit goes to Lucas M, Toby, Theo, Joe and Ellis, who gave absolutely everything out on the rink. A special mention goes to Lucas R, who earned a place in the League’s GOAT Player of the Season awards, selected by Rene — a fully deserved award for leading by example every game day and always showing a positive attitude on and off the rink.
Huge thank you to all the parents for the early 7am start and continued support — without your commitment, this league and age group simply wouldn’t be possible. We’re already looking ahead to our next U14s adventure, and if you’d like to join Lion Cubs, drop us a message to find out about one of our three sessions each week 🏒💙🤍
We’d like to wish our Lion Cubs Under 14s the very best of luck as they head into the UKIHF Under 14s Nationals today💪🔥
The squad may be missing a few players this time around, but that won’t stop the six Lion Cubs stepping onto the rink from giving absolutely everything in every game. This tournament is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, enjoy extra rink time, and continue developing as players and as a team — exactly what these events are all about.
A huge thank you also goes out to the parents and families who are setting those alarms extra early, with a 7:30am first face‑off 😴☕ Your support makes a massive difference, and it never goes unnoticed.
Go out there, work hard, enjoy the challenge, and most importantly — have fun. We’re proud of you all and cheering you on every shift of the way! 🦁💙
Last night we held our very first Skill Foundations and Skills Development sessions, and wow… what a night! 🙌
This was the first time we moved away from age-based sessions and instead focused on ability-based training, and the results were honestly incredible.
Our experienced Cubs Audrey, Freddie, Zakk, Seb, Ellis and Leo came down to support our newer Cubs, with each player paired up with a partner for the full session. They worked together through every drill set by the coaches, with the experienced Cubs guiding, encouraging and supporting the newer players every step of the way. The smiles on the faces of our newest Cubs said it all 😁 and it really brought a huge family feeling to the rink.
Straight after, our more experienced players took to the rink for their Skills Development session, and the coaches were nothing but impressed. The speed at which the drills were carried out, the understanding of each exercise, and the overall standard on the rink really showed how much improvement this group continues to make after another season of game time.
We finished the night with another Players vs Netminder shootout 🥅 After winning last week’s challenge, Freddie was pushed all the way to the final shot this week — and just managed to take the win again! 👀🔥 Can he make it 3–0 next week, or will the players work out his tactics?
A massive well done to all our Cubs — attitudes were outstanding, effort was amazing, and everyone gave their all across both training sessions. We can’t wait to see the improvement over the next few months as players settle into their newly assigned sessions and continue their pathway towards senior session hockey 🏒💪
👉 New players welcome! If you’d like to become a Lion Cub, or if you’re looking to squeeze an extra session into your week, drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk
