The London Lightning, defending BSL champs, have announced the roster they’ll open the 2024-25 season with, as training camp closes and they eye Sudbury in the season opener.

Nino Johnson, the newest tower rising in downtown London’s skyline, is healthy, hungry, and ready for his first season with the London Lightning.

Knight Watch: Van Gorp, Nicholl, Read shine in high-scoring affair in Guelph; Rematch vs. Storm on Saturday; Dickinson Player of the Week again; Montgomery another offensive weapon …

FC London’s Yiannis Tsalatsidis’s football obsession.

Around the Perimeter: London Lightning ready for training camp — and BSL title defense; What’s the roster makeup?; Montreal out, Glass City in; New Flash in town; Columnist Jason Winders has the latest …

The defending champion London Lightning begin their title defense Nov. 23 on the road vs. Sudbury, the first of a 34-game schedule that runs thru March. Home opener happens Nov. 28 vs. Newfoundland.

Knight Watch: London has won seven straight; Cowan’s point streak reaches 47 games; Defense, goaltenders have stepped up during streak; Sim starts to score; It’s North Bay, Guelph this weekend …

There are no guarantee for BSL draft picks. The hope is that hard work and talent will win a roster spot. That’s the case for Kingslee D’Silva and Alontay Gould, who are hoping to stick with the London Lightning.

Last month, Denver Barkey was named captain of the London Knights for the 2024-25 season. He’s learned from others who’ve worn the ‘C’ over the years, and now it’s his turn. He’s focused on leading by example.