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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To raise money for equipment, the Ice Lions start a “kindness business.” However, they may soon find themselves without a home rink.

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.

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.