Shoppers faced-off for a meeting with stars from the London Knights ice hockey team when they skated into Lakeside.
Players from the Superleague side were out in force to back the Knights in the community initiative.
Hockey skills demonstrations, autograph signings and a whole host of give-aways were all organised at the central atrium of the busy shopping centre.
A giant National Hockey League Slapshot cage was also set up for any takers wanting to try their hand against the professionals.
Give it some stick - London Knights Eric Flinton and Mark Cavallin with twins Roxanne and Amy Allen, nine, from Basildon
Picture: DAVE HENDERSON
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