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, [...]
Get ready for Eddie –Â Knaggsy signs again for MK Lightning
MK Lightning is pleased to announce the re-signing of Ed Knaggs for the upcoming 2023/24 season. This will mark Knaggs' third consecutive season with MKL. In the previous season, Knaggsy showcased his exceptional skills playing in 55 games for the Lightning, making a significant impact on both ends of the ice. He scored a record 6 goals and 33 assists, accumulating an impressive total of 39 points. Knaggs' offensive contributions and defensive prowess have solidified his reputation as one of the league's best defensemen. Head Coach Tim Wallace spoke highly of Ed, stating, "Knaggsy is one of the best [...]
Thank you and goodbye: Sam Talbot will not be returning to MK Lightning in the 23/24 season.
Thank you Sam. Sam Talbot, a forward who played for Lightning in over 100 games over the past 2 seasons is moving on for the 23/24 season. Sam has been a formidable force on the ice, with an impressive 39 goals and 45 assists this season, Sam's contributions made a great offensive impact, tallying an impressive 84 points. Always an exciting player to watch, we wish Sam all the best for the future and thank him for everything he’s done in a Lightning jersey.
Toms heads south to bring his Lightning speed to MK Lightning
MK Lightning, is thrilled to announce the signing of Toms Rutkis for his first season with the club. The forward joins Lightning after an impressive performance with the Dundee Stars in the Elite League last season. In the 2022/23 season, Toms Rutkis played 52 games for Dundee, tallying 3 goals and 4 assists, amounting to a total of 7 points. Having started his junior career in Swindon, Toms Rutkis progressed to play for the Cardiff Devils before finding his place with the Dundee Stars. With six years of experience playing in the Elite League against top-tier competition, Rutkis has [...]
