New season beckons (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

New season beckons

8:37am Tuesday 31st August 2010 in

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THE Lee Valley Lions are looking forward to a fine 2010/11 season after securing several new signings.

Gary Dodds, who played for the Lions in the 1990s, returns after a long stint at Haringey.

Joining him is another ex-Greyhound, Stuart Appleby, alongside Chris Faulkner. A plethora of last season’s Lee Valley team have re-signed, including Calum Heath, Adam Peach, David Dunnage and Glen Roper. Hard-hitting captain James Hatfull is back for his fifth consecutive season.

Also making a welcome return after a season’s absence are netminder George Alley and high-scoring Ashley Curtin, a player who hit 24 goals in 25 games during the Lions’ 2008/09 season.

With a talented and experienced squad now in place, the Lions look set to impress this season. They start by entertaining Chelmsford Warriors at their Lea Bridge Road rink on Sunday (September 5), face-off 5.15pm.