Streatham Won’t Be Lacking Anything with Alan Back!

Joining Streatham mid-way through last season, Lack proved a hit on the high road feeding fresh energy into the RedHawks campaign. His aggressive battling style of play showcased why Lackey has been a hit wherever he has signed in the past

A product of the Bracknell junior system, Alan spent the early years of his senior UK hockey career with the Hornets, and Bees. Before stints in Invicta and Slough. Before heading to Peterborough, his season there was followed by a hugely successful spell in Basingstoke where helped the Bison end a league title trophy drought. Before heading up to Essex to join the Raiders and then Chelmsford Chieftains. 

Lack had a few feelings he wanted to share with the fans on his re-signing in Streatham and how joining Streatham had given him a new desire to play. 

“Funny how hockey changes over the years. One minute you’re flying, the next you’re questioning why you even do it anymore. Every player eventually loses that spark at some point. The important thing is finding it again. Finding your “why.” 

This decision took me longer than any other in my career because for the first time in a long time, it actually meant something. But recently I found that fuel again. So I’ll be back in Streatham, doing what I do best, with a massive reason behind me. 

Respect in this game is earned and lost daily. Every action tips the scale. Some people talk loyalty, respect, and culture but don’t have a clue what it means when it matters. Paynts pulled me out of a place where I genuinely felt lost in the sport. He listened, coached, held people accountable, but most importantly saw the human being behind the player. And honestly, hockey in this country is awful at that, from top to bottom. Players are expected to just shut up, take rubbish, and keep going.

So to have that support again, alongside a room full of lads that actually want to win and bleed for each other, make this upcoming season exciting one. 

And to the keyboard warriors, before you type your next bit of abuse, remember there’s a human being behind the jersey. But either way, talk your stuff. I’ve stopped caring. 

Now it’s time for September. Time to get back to work, chase silverware, and put that cup back where it belongs”

Lack is relentless on the ice, willing to battle in the corners and around the net, but also put his speed and physicality to good use to create chances. This was evidenced by his role in Aidan Doughty’s goal against the Jets in Sheffield. A proven locker room leader, and an experienced campaigner whose CV has multiple championship medals attached to it. And a player more than willing to stick up for himself and team mates as and when needed. Lackey knows how to find the net and create around it as well, able to find goals from the dirty areas. Posting double digits in goals and assists most seasons in his career, finishing last season with 12goals and 15 assists for 27 points, while being a 1.5 point a game player in the play offs the last 2 seasons. 

Lack only had half a season as a Streatham player but made a big impact, something coach Paynter is hoping for more of in 26/27

“Lacky was a breath of fresh air when he came over to Streatham midway through last season, he showed why he is adored by the supporters of the teams he has played for with his hard work, grit and determination. 

He can play in all situations, plays tough, chips in with big goals and leaves it all out there. He really does fit the mould perfectly for what I want our identity to be. 

I can’t wait to see the impact he will have on the team starting from September and I have no doubt he will start exactly where he left off.”

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