Thank You and Goodbye: Tyler Nixon Bids Farewell to Milton Keynes Lightning
Milton Keynes Lightning announces today that Tyler Nixon aka “Shed” will not be returning for the upcoming 2023/24 season, after two successful seasons with the club. Tyler played in over 70 games, demonstrating his commitment and contributing significantly to the team's success. He showed fantastic dedication and determination in his play, and scored a goal! He was never afraid to carry the puck and make a play, and we look forward to following Tyler’s development and thank him for his hard work in a Lightning jersey.
Thank you and Goodbye: Ben Russell will not be returning to MK Lightning for the 23/24 season
MK Lightning announces today that Ben Russell will not be returning for the 23/24 season. Ben grew up in the MK Junior System, playing for Storm before moving to Canada, USA and then coming back to the UK and signing for Lightning, Manchester Phoenix, Peterborough, Streatham and then Milton Keynes Lightning again. He joined Lightning for the second time in 2019, playing a total of 128 games over 4 years in this period. Ben also played for the GB U18 and U20 teams. We thank Ben for his contribution to the Team, and wish him all the best [...]
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Stew-pendous..Mack’s back in Milton Keynes
MK Lightning is delighted to announce the re-signing of Mack Stewart for the upcoming 2023/24 season. This will mark Mack's second consecutive season with the team after signing on a 2-way contract with MKL and Belfast Giants last season. During the previous season, Mack showcased his skills and talent on the ice. In his 37 games played for the Lightning, Mack scored 6 goals with 8 assists, resulting in a total of 14 points. Prior to his time with the MK Lightning, Mack Stewart spent a substantial portion of his junior career with the Belfast Giants. In light of [...]
Thank you and Goodbye: Hallden Barnes-Garner will not be returning to MK Lightning for the 23/24 season
MK Lightning announces today that Hallden Barnes-Garner will not be returning for the 23/24 season. Hallden grew up in the MK Junior System, playing for Storm U16s, before moving onto Slough, Austria and then Okanagan before returning to Milton Keynes and joining Thunder in 2016. He joined Lightning in 2019, playing a total of 140 games over 4 years. This year was his highest scoring, 8 goals and 15 assists, totalling 23 points. Hallden's efforts added to the teams depth and he was always ready to stand up for his team mates. Thanks Halds, and all the best for [...]
Rory Herrman Joins MKL, Bringing Huge Points Scoring Potential
Milton Keynes Lightning is delighted to announce the exciting addition of the talented forward, Rory Herrman, to our roster for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Brace yourselves, as Herrman's arrival promises an electrifying infusion of skill and goal scoring to the team! Hailing from the United States, Herrman joins us after a spectacular performance with the Telford Tigers last season. The dynamic forward showcased his huge talent and determination, racking up an astonishing 44 points in a mere 21 games. With 23 goals and 21 assists under his belt, Herrman's offensive prowess is set to ignite the ice. Milton Keynes [...]
Introducing the MKL Pre-Season Plans 2023/24
Introducing the MKL Pre-Season Plans 2023/24 The weather may be hot, but the countdown has started. The squad is building nicely, things are starting to take shape. There’s 12 weeks to go until our 2023/24 pre-season begins! This year, we are mixing things up a little in terms of order and opponents, and we can’t wait to see the team take to the ice in September. Here’s the info: Date Time Opponent Venue Tickets 9th Sept 7pm Coventry Blaze Planet Ice Coventry On sale soon 10th Sept 5.30pm Coventry Blaze Planet Ice Milton Keynes On sale soon [...]
Sam Russell signs for MK Lightning and can’t wait to return to action
MK Lightning is thrilled to announce the re-signing of Sam Russell for his fourth season with the team. After an unfortunate absence last year due to surgery, Russell is eager to make his comeback and contribute to the Lightning's success in the upcoming season. Despite not being able to play any games last year, Russell has shown unwavering determination and resilience during his recovery. His commitment to his rehabilitation both mentally and physically has impressed the coaching staff, and they have high expectations for his performance on the ice. Head Coach Tim Wallace expressed his confidence in Russell's abilities, [...]
Thank you and Goodbye: Zaine McKenzie will not be returning to MK Lightning for the 23/24 season
Zaine McKenzie, made 53 appearances this season, as well as turning out for GB U20s. Zaine scored 4 goals and 9 assists, and we would like to thank him for his hard work and effort during the season and wish him the best for the future.
Milton Keynes Lightning and Thunder Teams to Collaborate In Player Development
As the next step in our building of player talent pathways in Milton Keynes Ice Hockey, we are delighted to share with you the new details of a development partnership called the Milton Keynes Talent Pathway (MKTP) which we have designed, agreed and setup with Milton Keynes Thunder who play in the NIHL Division 1 South. The MKTP builds on our first step, which was provide outbound paths for young hockey talent as they developed towards their potential as we have seen with Sean Norris, Sam Talbot and Zaine McKenzie making their Elite League debuts in the 2022/23 Season, [...]
