An original audio series inspired by the remarkable and heartwarming true story, Ice Lions follows John and his friends from Nairobi Kenya as they chase their impossible dream of creating Kenya's first ice hockey team and sharing the spirit of hope and togetherness with the world.
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E2: The Lions
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E3: Teammates
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E4: Scrimmage
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E5: Field Trip
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E6: Where Kindness Goes, Kindness Returns
To raise money for equipment, the Ice Lions start a “kindness business.” However, they may soon find themselves without a home rink.
30 Apr 2026
S1E7: The Dream
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E8: Hope
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E9: Respect
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.
30 Apr 2026
S1E10: One Hundred to One
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?
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