Yesterday, our under-12s Lion Cubs hit the rink for their UKIHF league games, and while the wins may have eluded us, the growth and determination these kids displayed were nothing short of inspiring! 💪🏒
The coaches have been working tirelessly with the team to ramp up their physicality on the rink, reduce unnecessary tackles, and force opponents to take shots from wide positions rather than the middle. And let me tell you, the progress is undeniable! Some of the scores might look like big losses on paper, but that couldn’t be further from the truth—these were hard-fought battles from start to finish.
Shout out to our netminder, who faced some tough knocks during her games. Despite needing to step out early in a couple of matches, she was absolutely sensational in the last game, lasting 35 minutes and only letting in six goals. She pulled off some jaw-dropping saves, showing her true grit and skill! 🥅👏
A massive congratulations to Jessica, who earned Coaches’ Player of the Day for her incredible improvement in skating—way to go, Jess! And let’s hear it for Lucas, chosen as the Hardest Worker by his teammates for giving 100% effort during every single shift on the rink. 🌟
We know there’s still work to be done, but the strides the team is making are already visible. Many of our players are even competing a year or two above their age group—such impressive bravery and commitment from these young athletes!
Finally, a huge thank you to all the parents for dedicating your time and energy to support these kids on game days. Your commitment means the world. 🙌
Let’s keep building on this momentum—well done, Lion Cubs! 🦁🔥
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