Ice Lions

In Nairobi, Kenya, teenage John falls in love with ice hockey. When his new friend, Sam, introduces him to the only rink in the country, he decides to build a team to bring people together.

With Ms. Bakari, the manager of the hotel housing the hockey rink breathing down their necks, John and Sam try to make the Ice Lions a real team. When they struggle to even find a name, an intrepid young woman named Anna comes to the rescue.

John, Sam and Anna hit the streets to recruit for the Kenyan Ice Lions, but it’s not easy finding players in the heart of Nairobi.

The Ice Lions face off against their first real opponents…and it does not go so well. The team is in danger of breaking up.

John attempts to build team unity with an adventurous field trip. When the wheels come off the bus, the Ice Lions must work together to find a way back home.

To raise money for equipment, the Ice Lions start a “kindness business.” However, they may soon find themselves without a home rink.

As the Ice Lions return to school, their dreams of playing real hockey games seems further away than ever. Only John witnesses something amazing that keeps the hope alive.

Ms. Bakari surprises John and the Ice Lions with an act of generosity. The coach of the powerhouse South African Rhinos hockey team invites the Ice Lions to play an exhibition game.

The Ice Lions journey to South Africa to take on the Rhinos in a game that could cement them as a real team. But John soon learns that the Rhinos don’t respect the Ice Lions, and don’t plan to play hard.

In the exciting finale, the Ice Lions finally face off against the skilled and aggressive Rhinos. When the Lions realize the Rhinos are taking it easy on them, they vow to force their opponents to play for real, no matter the final score. Can the Ice Lions fulfill John’s dream, earn respect as a real team, and bring people together in the process?