JEBS Electrical & Building Services Return as Silver Sponsor for 2026/27
lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of JEBS Electrical & Building Services Limited as a Silver Sponsor for the 2026/27 season, marking a fourth consecutive year of support from the Leighton Buzzard-based company. The continued partnership highlights the value of strong local business relationships and the important role they play in helping the club continue to grow both on and off the ice. As part of their sponsorship, JEBS branding will once again feature on the team's jerseys and on rinkside advertising at Planet Ice Milton Keynes, providing visibility to thousands of supporters throughout the [...]
Next step up: Conroy returns to continue his Lightning journey
The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce that homegrown forward Lewis Conroy will return to the club for the 2026/27 NIHL National season. A product of the Milton Keynes juniors, Conroy continues his progression within the organisation after gaining valuable experience around the Lightning roster during the 2025/26 campaign. Having developed through the Milton Keynes Storm programme, the talented young forward has consistently demonstrated the skill, work ethic and commitment required to take the next steps in his hockey career. Conroy made his introduction to senior hockey with the Lightning last season aged just 16, combining training [...]
Franklins Solicitors Returns as Silver Sponsor for a Fourth Season
lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of Franklins Solicitors as a Silver Sponsor for the 2026/27 season, marking a fourth consecutive year of partnership between the club and one of the region’s most respected and forward-thinking law firms. For the 2026/27 campaign, the Franklins Solicitors logo will proudly appear on the backs of the MK Lightning jerseys, in addition to featuring on rinkside barrier boards and as a Player Sponsor – a testament to their continued commitment to the club, its players, and the passionate Lightning community. Speaking of the partnership, the team at Franklins Solicitors [...]
Locked and Loaded: Thomson Signs for lifestack MK Lightning
The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of forward David Thomson for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 28-year-old Canadian forward arrives in Milton Keynes following a standout campaign with the Telford Tigers, where he established himself as one of the league’s most dangerous offensive players. Thomson produced an elite scoring season in 2025/26, recording 94 points (49 goals, 45 assists) in 53 league games, alongside additional contributions in cup competition. Across the NIHL National Division season, Thomson ranked among the league’s top scorers, consistently delivering at over a point-per-game pace while showcasing his [...]
Following a period of consultation with the sport’s governing body, Ice Hockey UK, the Planet Ice NIHL National League (PINIHL National) confirm the roster and game-day lineup headline requirements for Competition Year 2026/27. Rosters: Rosters for teams in the Planet Ice NIHL National competitions will be capped at 25 registered players, including direct signings and players on two-way agreements with other clubs with teams in the lower tiers of the National Ice Hockey League (the "external two-way” player). Players within the club system are free to play up into their PINIHL National side within the constraints for the game-day [...]
New Operator Approved in Planet Ice NIHL National League
The Planet Ice NIHL National Division are pleased to confirm that its club owners have approved the admission of a new operating company for the team playing out of Dumfries Ice Bowl in the 2026/27 campaign. The decision was reached following diligence reviews and discussions at the recent owners’ meeting after which the members voted in favour of admitting the new organisation. Board Director Gary McCracken commented on behalf of the new operating company: “I would like to thank the NIHL National management team and the owners’ group for their support throughout this transition period. Without their backing, this [...]
Spicer Consulting Returns as Platinum Sponsor for the 2026/27 Season
lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce that Spicer Consulting will continue its support of the club as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026/27 season. Now entering a fifth consecutive season as a Sponsor, Spicer Consulting remains one of the club's valued long-term partners, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to supporting both the team and the wider Milton Keynes sporting community. Established in 1988, Spicer Consulting is recognised globally as a leader in magnetic field cancellation technology. Their specialist solutions are used by manufacturers, research facilities and laboratories worldwide to enhance the performance of highly sensitive equipment, including electron [...]
A New Charge for MK: Jarred White Signs for 2026/27
The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are pleased to announce the signing of forward Jarred White for the 2026/27 season. The Canadian forward arrives in Milton Keynes following his collegiate career in the NCAA and a spell in France, bringing speed, energy, and a strong two-way game to Pete Russell’s roster ahead of the new campaign. During his NCAA career with Western Michigan University and the University of Alaska Anchorage, White recorded 24 points in 94 appearances while earning a reputation as a reliable forward capable of contributing in all situations. White’s work ethic, skating ability, and attention to detail [...]
MERKUR Casino Returns as Diamond Sponsor for the 2026/27 Season
MK Lightning are excited to announce MERKUR Casino as a Diamond Sponsor for the 2026/27 season, with their logo featured on the front of the team's jerseys as well as branding on the Away Bench at Planet Ice Milton Keynes. MERKUR Casino UK is one of the nation's leading gaming and entertainment operators, with more than 230 venues across the country. As part of the international MERKUR Group, the company is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting the communities in which it operates. Through its continued investment in local initiatives and partnerships, MERKUR Casino UK shares MK [...]
26/27 lifestack MK Lightning Regular Season Jerseys
We are one step closer to Saturday night hockey returning to Milton Keynes, and with it comes an all-new look for lifestack MK Lightning. In collaboration with the MK Lightning Supporters' Club and jersey partner Rhino, the club has developed a set of three new jerseys — light, dark and warm-up — which will be unveiled over the coming days. The reveals are being staggered to coincide with a series of specially produced videos from our creative partner 123 Internet, giving fans the best possible first look at each design (* illustrative purposes only - please refer to [...]
