Calgary-born British dual-national Lake first arrived in Belfast for the 2019/20 season and has since tallied more than 250 appearances in all competitions across four seasons with the Giants. The experienced forward, who is best-known for his passion and work ethic on the ice, has spent the last three seasons as one of the club’s alternate captains, establishing himself as a well-respected figure by fans and teammates alike.
Previously, Lake has garnered experienced with fellow Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) sides, Coventry Blaze and Manchester Storm, icing more than 140 times in total. Prior to joining the EIHL, Lake spent four seasons playing NCAA hockey for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, appearing more than 130 times for the Pioneers. Lake then got his first taste of professional hockey ahead of the 2015/16 season, signing for the Alaska Aces in the East Coast Hockey League, where he spent two seasons before making the move to the EIHL at the conclusion of the 2016/17 campaign.
Following his debut appearance with Great Britain in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships in 2018/19, Lake has since represented the international side across five tournaments in total. In 2023, Lake played a key role in Team GB’s campaign during the IIHF Division 1 Group A World Championship, which saw the side take home the gold, and secure promotion to the 2024 World Championship, currently taking place in the Czech Republic.
Date Of Birth 31/05/1990
Height 5'11"
Hometown Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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