Elliot Lewis Earns Elite League Opportunity with Guildford Flames
lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning forward Elliot Lewis has earned an exciting opportunity in the Elite League with Guildford Flames following a successful training camp. The move sees Lewis join the club where he developed through the junior ranks, while remaining on a two-way agreement with MK Lightning. It represents an excellent opportunity for Elliot to continue his development at the highest level in the UK full-time. Of his time with Lightning, Elz said: “There are far too many people to thank individually, so instead, I’ll thank you all! From the players, Tim, Joe, Lewy and Pete, to the backroom [...]
Big Web Warehouse Announced as Official Player Sponsor of Kell Beattie for 2026/27
lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce that Big Web Warehouse has become the official player sponsor of defenceman Kell Beattie for the 2026/27 season, adding this new business to the club's growing family of partners. Based in Peterborough, Big Web Warehouse is a family owned and run storage and order fulfilment company, established in 1999. Now in its 24th year of trading, the business operates six warehouses in Peterborough and provides a wide range of services including palletised storage, pick and pack, container handling, Amazon fulfilment, archive storage and HMRC approved bonded warehousing. The company prides itself [...]
MK Lightning legend Ross Green, the club’s iconic number 21, takes on a new role as Ice Hockey Development Coordinator for MK Storm.
MK Lightning is proud to announce a significant investment into MK Storm, strengthening the junior hockey pathway that will develop the Milton Keynes players of tomorrow. Following on from the announcement of Joe Wilson as the Director of Hockey for the MK Storm Juniors last week, we are delighted to announce another exciting appointment to the junior coaching team. Ross Green joins the junior club as a the Ice Hockey Development Co-ordinator, working under Joe's leadership, Ross will bring his own experience and passion to developing skills in our youngest players, mentoring young athletes, and nurturing a lifelong love [...]
Worth the Weight: Lightning Land Import Forward for 2026/27
lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of import forward Danny Weight for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 24-year-old forward, born in Edmonton, Alberta, arrives in Milton Keynes after working his way through a strong North American development pathway. Weight spent a season at Boston College before moving on to Colorado College for three years, and completed his collegiate career at American International College, gaining experience at one of the highest levels of NCAA hockey along the way. Weight made the step into the professional ranks in 2025/26 with the Birmingham Bulls of the [...]
Blakelands Hospital Sponsor MK Lightning for the 2026/27 Season
The lifestack MK Lightning is delighted to announce Blakelands Hospital as a new sponsor of the club for the upcoming season, taking a barrier board at Planet Ice Milton Keynes. Blakelands Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, is a purpose built day case hospital based in Milton Keynes. Established in 2006, the hospital specialises in day case surgery and outpatient care, treating patients across a wide range of specialties including general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, urology, gastroenterology, diagnostics and physiotherapy. Procedures carried out at Blakelands range from: cataract surgery hernia repairs knee and shoulder arthroscopy carpal tunnel surgery urology procedures endoscopy Blakelands [...]
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 [...]
MK Lightning Backs the Future of Milton Keynes Hockey with Major Investment in MK Storm
lifestack MK Lightning is proud to announce a significant investment into MK Storm, strengthening the junior hockey pathway that will develop the Milton Keynes players of tomorrow. The investment supports a key appointment being made by MK Storm, funding a new Hockey Director role to lead the junior programme. At the heart of this is the appointment of Joe Wilson as Hockey Director. Joe takes charge of the technical direction of junior hockey in MK, leading coaching standards, driving player development, and shaping the structure of the pathway from Learn to Play through to the senior game. He'll set [...]
Vitalscan Return as Official Sponsor for the 2026/27 Season
lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of Vitalscan as an Official Sponsor for the 2026/27 season, continuing their valued support of the club with a rink barrier board at Planet Ice Milton Keynes. Based just moments from the rink, Vitalscan provides fast, accurate and professional diagnostic imaging services, helping patients gain clarity and peace of mind through early detection and expert reporting. Whether it's investigating a specific concern or carrying out a routine health check, their experienced team combines cutting-edge technology with outstanding patient care. Trusted Diagnostic Services Founded by healthcare professionals and technology specialists, [...]
lifestack MK Lightning Gear Up for Opening Weekend Double-Header
lifestack MK Lightning fans are in for a jam-packed opening weekend this season, with two action-filled days planned, including a chance to meet the team, watch two home games, and skate alongside the players. 5th and 6th September 26 - MKL Opening Pre-season weekend This season we're welcoming the Rostock Piranhas to Milton Keynes for two home games. The Piranhas play in Germany's Oberliga, and this will be a great early test for the team. Visiting fans can get 10% discount at our Hotel Partner - Holiday Inn by phone or by emailing [email protected] and quoting MK Lightning. The [...]
The Lightning Talks Podcast has Launched
We've launched a new podcast 🎧 "Lightning Talks" The team at MKLTV has been hard at work over the off season, going behind the scenes with lifestack MK Lightning. Episode 1: Dicko talks to Pete Russell - Head coach about coming back to MK, and the beginning of the roster. Episode 2: Aaron talks to Pete Russell and Tom Robert, Director MKL, about the off season, the Team Build this season, and the players. Episode 3: Dicko and Harrison meet #13 Archie Hazeldine and #90 Bradey Johnson. We're only a few episodes in, but listeners are already sharing great [...]
