Player Benefits

The London Lakers are a Junior A hockey team, founded in 2015, and playing out of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The Lakers are owned by 54 Hockey Inc, and aim to develop and promote their players to higher levels.

Presidents Message

Dear Fellow Lakers and Friends of London,

54 Hockey Inc welcomes you to the GMHL and London, Ontario, Canada. We are at a time of great opportunity, and our organization is optimistic for the future of our players, community, and league. We share a passion for the greatest game on earth, and the great journey we will be taking together this season and beyond.

Let us move forward as the London Lakers, not only with passion, but with purpose. It is our commitment to ice a competitive hockey team each season. We will help our players to develop into respected people, and members of our community. We will promote our London Lakers to NCAA, CIS, OHL, USHL, and the professional ranks worldwide.

So let’s hit the ground and ice with passion and purpose, as anything is possible #Buoys.

Jeff Zehr, London Lakers head coach and general manager / Owner 54 Hockey Inc.

Player Benefits

  • 3 practices per week totalling 4.5 hours per week.
  • 42 game regular season, as well as showcase weekend and All-Star games.
  • Gym memberships for all players at Fitness Forum in London.
  • Strength coaching and team training from Twist Sport Conditioning London.
  • Yoga sessions for flexibility and recuperation from Benders Fitness & Yoga.
  • The Lakers also employ a full time goaltending coach, and sport psychologist.
  • Promotion to NCAA, CIS, OJHL, OHL, USHL, and Pro scouts.
  • Video of all games, with personal scouting highlight packages available.
  • Bussing to all games beyond 1 hour.
  • Free education advising for high school, and post secondary.
  • Team attire including track suits and fitness wear.
  • Dental care from Mek Dental.
  • And much more…

To learn more, please contact Director of Player Personnel Ian Kennedy ([email protected]).