The Midland Intermediate League was formed in the 1951/2 season and lasted for four years, with the Merseyside outfit competing in a four team competition with Grimsby Redwings, Blackpool Seagulls and the Nottingham Wolves.
Jones Cup and also winning the Blackpool Icedrome Trophy completed a magnificent "treble" in the 51/52 season, without doubt the city's most successful period in hockey.
The Leopards finished second and were only pipped to the title by local neighbours and the experienced side Altrincham.
A 3rd-placed finish in 1976 continued an impressive couple of years before a 5th place in the Southern League's final season.
Playing in the Northern division, Leopards finished second from bottom in the League's opening year.
[4] Charlie Birch, with a 91% save percentage over the season was named the League's Netminder of the Year and placed in the League's dream team alongside Bernie Butler, Frank Davies and Alan Mortimer.