After a very challenging 2023-24 season, Marcus Ottey chose to return to London this year when the Lightning hired a new coach. Now, he’s playing more, scoring more, and enjoying the game again.

Around the Perimeter: London (7-4) escapes ‘The Rock’ with two wins; Emotional return for Coach Williams; Getting technical; Searching for long-range efficiency; Lengthy layoff to aid ailments; Jan. 16 return at home …

Around the Perimeter: Up next … trip to Newfoundland; Unfamiliar growing pains for London (5-4); Parks behind the arc; Leadership needed; Columnist Jason Winders’ latest Lightning news & notes …

Knight Watch: London continues to win with star players away; Blake Montgomery in a groove; Cam Allen makes immediate impact; On tap: In Flint, home-and-home vs. Sarnia, showdown vs. Niagara …

Around the Perimeter: London falling short from three, free throw line; Busy stretch to close out 2024; Will Bolts add to roster?; Fun with math. Columnist Jason Winders’ latest Lightning news & notes …

Knight Watch: London won two of three last weekend without its stars; Big trade brings key defenceman to the Forest City; Goaltending duo continues to shine; It’s Erie Wednesday, Sarnia at home Friday …

A latecomer to the game, Corey Boyd didn’t play college hoops. An opportunity off the beaten path opened doors — to the TBL, the G League and, now, the London Lightning.

Knight Watch: London to play three-game weekend — against tough foes — down four players. Who will step up?; Andoni Fimis a big blueline add; It’s a home-and home vs. Windsor, then Kitchener Sunday …

Undrafted (twice) in an OHL Priority Selection, Evan Van Gorp has burst onto the scene this year as a valuable offensive contributor to the first-place London Knights.

Around the Perimeter: Home opening win a tale of two halves; Balanced effort on offense; The threes aren’t flying … yet; Broadcast snafus, attendance hurdles. Columnist Jason Winders’ Lightning news & notes …