The season is reaching its exciting finale, and we're thrilled to announce that tickets for the Finals Weekend will go on sale next week. The event will take place at Coventry Skydome Arena, so mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th, 2024. We're eagerly anticipating a vibrant atmosphere and great attendance for this year’s Season Finale. Tickets are priced at £65 for adults, £50 for senior citizens, and £35 for children. They will be on sale from Tuesday, January 30th, 2024. All tickets will incur a 12% venue-applied booking fee. Tickets can be purchased online, [...]

In a colourful display of solidarity and inclusion, the Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey Team is thrilled to announce its active participation in the upcoming EIH Pride Week. This initiative, spearheaded by England Ice Hockey (EIH), aims to champion diversity and inclusivity within the sport, promoting an environment where every athlete, staff member, and fan feels respected and welcomed, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Throughout the game on the 27th January vs Peterborough Phantoms, MK Lightning will be embracing the spirit of Pride. The team will wear specially designed jerseys featuring the rainbow colours, a universal [...]

Thank to all of you who managed to either Own and Loan, or be lucky and win a jersey in the online or match night raffles for the 2023 Christmas Jerseys. We thought they looked amazing on the ice, and will love seeing them all around the rink at future matches. Here are the photos Tony Sargent took at the presentations where you got to meet your Sponsored player up in VIP. [...]

We are delighted to let you know about the 23/24 Pride jersey. This Jersey will be worn at the home match vs Peterborough Phantoms on the 27th January 24, as part of the EIHA Pride Awareness Week Pride week is organised to show that Ice hockey is for everyone, and to reinforce the commitment of the EIHA to to diversity and acceptance within the sport. These will be offered as Own and Loan,  Match Night Raffles on the 27th January (for game worn jerseys - winner details will not be on these jerseys), and an online raffle. Replicas will [...]

The NIHL National Cup 2023/24 is advancing to the semi-finals with four teams set to compete: Leeds Knights, Milton Keynes Lightning, Hull Seahawks, and Swindon Wildcats. Leeds Knights, finishing first in the qualifiers, chose Hull Seahawks as their semi-final opponents. The first leg of this match will be played in Hull, followed by the second leg in Leeds. The other semi-final will feature Milton Keynes Lightning against Swindon Wildcats, starting in Swindon before moving to Milton Keynes for the second leg. The semi-finals, consisting of two legs (home and away), promise to showcase competitive ice hockey. Match dates and ticketing [...]

On Monday Aaron from All in Black and some AIB head office staff, together with Dave and Rebecca from the MKL Supporters Club had the pleasure of delivering the amazing donations from MK Lightning Fans, to Unity MK (formally the Winter night shelter). In difficult times like these it’s heartwarming to see so many people helping out those in need.  Claire from Unity MK it is clear just how much of an impact these donations will make. Dave from the MKL Supporters club said, ‘Once again the MK Lightning fans have out-done themselves in terms of generosity for others. [...]

Milton Keynes Ice Hockey Club (MKL) is delighted to announce the incredible success of its "Air the Bear" event, held on December 2nd.  The "Air the Bear" tradition, a highlight of the MKL calendar, saw fans throw these teddy bears onto the ice following the team's first goal, filling the arena with a spirit of joy and community. The overwhelming number of bears received this year allowed the club to extend its charitable reach beyond the initial plan. In a significant expansion of the event's impact, the bears were shared not only with MK Hospital Charity but also with [...]

Milton Keynes Ice Hockey Club (MKL) has once again shown its commitment to community spirit and charity through the successful "Air the Bear" event held on December 2nd. In a heartwarming display of generosity and support, fans at the event donated a remarkable total of 444 teddy bears. The thrilling moment occurred when MKL scored their first goal, prompting fans to toss the teddy bears onto the ice, creating a spectacular and touching scene. The bears were then collected by the dedicated members of the Storm Junior Ice Hockey club, who efficiently bagged them up in preparation for their [...]

The All in Black Community Foundation, in collaboration with MK Lightning and the MKL Supporters Club, is proud to announce a special charity event aimed at supporting the local homeless community this winter. This initiative aligns with our commitment to giving back to the community and helping those in need. Aaron from All in Black said "It’s an amazing opportunity for AIB Group to be community sponsor and as such working alongside MKL and the supporters club on many projects across Milton Keynes. This year we are once again supporting the Milton Keynes homeless shelter, a charity that works [...]