Coach’s Player of the Year James Griffin brings his physicality and speed to MK Lightning for another year
Today we are sharing the news of the re-signing of defenceman James Griffin for the 2023/24 season. The upcoming season marks Griffin's 9th year with the team, and we know fans will be excited to see him hit the ice once again. Last year, 30 year old James played in 45 games, scoring 6 goals and 10 assists, earning a total of 16 points and 76 penalty minutes. He has been a key player in the club and has played an integral role in their success over the years. MK Lightning Head Coach Tim Wallace said, "Griff is one [...]
Playoff Finalist Harry Gulliver brings his attacking threat to MK Lightning
MK Lightning is excited to announce the signing of Harry Gulliver for the 2023/24 season. The 23-year-old forward was born in Essex and joins MK Lightning from Raiders Ice Hockey Club, where he scored an impressive 22 goals and 31 assists during the 2022/23 season. Gulliver's hockey journey began at the Okanagan Hockey Academy, where he honed his skills and developed into the player he is today. He has also spent time in North America with the Ogden Mustangs, gaining valuable experience and exposure to different playing styles and systems. His experience, scoring ability, and attacking threat will be [...]
Lewy’s Testimonial Timetable
Lewis Christie LC66 Testimonial (sponsored by Acute Ambulance & Medical Services) Date: Saturday 29th April 23 Time: 6.45pm Get Tickets Now Running order 6pm open doors 6.30pm 5 min warm up on ice 6.45pm Dicko to begin announcing players onto the ice (See below who is going to be there) 7.00 game starts – period 1, 20 mins of continuous running clock 7.20 ice cut – AAMS demo – chuck a duck 7.35 period 2, stop about half way through to announce raffle winners 7.55pm (Approx) end of game, photos etc 8.10pm (Approx) start of skate with [...]
Bobby Chamberlain returns home to Hull
 After three seasons with MK Lightning, we are sad to share the news that Bobby Chamberlain is heading home to Hull as the Seahawks have just announced.  28 year old Bobby returned to MK for the 2020/21 season and took part in the Streaming Series, before making 2 full seasons of appearances for the club scoring 65 goals and 84 assists for 149 points in 90 regular season games.  A huge character on the ice, Bobby is an impact player and fan favourite, who will return to his native Hull and join the Seahawks for the 2023/24 [...]
Milique Martelly sets the tone for MKL’s 2023/24 Season
After a breakthrough season with MKL last year, he’s in hot demand so we are delighted that Milique Martelly has committed to MKL for 2023/24. Milique joins us on a full MKL contract.  Still only 18, Milique started life as a roller hockey player, and first took to skates when he was just 18 months old. He started playing competitive junior hockey around 8 years ago, and has developed quickly into one of the country’s top defenseman.  For MKL last year he made 45 appearances scoring 5 goals and 8 assists, and picked up a string of man-of-the-match [...]
Super Tim Wallace is Back for 2023/24
Overall MK Lightning have had a successful season in the Planet Ice National Hockey League, securing second place in the League campaign and reaching the Semi-Final of the Cup. Looking ahead, we are massively excited about the 2023/24 Season ahead and the chance to take the team even further, and so we are delighted to share that our first signing of this year can now be revealed as your number 28, Player/Coach Tim Wallace.  37 year old Tim is a native of Anchorage Alaska, and has extensive experience playing and coaching at the highest levels of the sport. He [...]
Team Commit to 2023/24 Planet Ice NIHL National Season
The Owners Group for the Planet Ice NIHL National teams met recently to finalise participation and to progress planning for the 2023/24 season.  We can confirm that 10 teams have made a commitment to contest the league next season. We’d like to give our best wishes to all the players, staff, fans and community around the Basingstoke Bison organisation after they have announced their hiatus from hockey for the 2023/24 season.  We also covered a number of key topics: Non-British Trained players (NBTs) From next season this is confirmed as three NBTs being allowed to ice, with no restriction on [...]
Leigh Jamieson to Retire
Last weekend we celebrated Leigh Jamieson’s 600th game, and it was wonderful to see him and his family on the ice together receiving the fantastic appreciation from the crowd. Now as we head into our final home game of the year, Jimba has some news he’d like to share.  I’d like to start by saying a huge thank you to everyone involved that made Saturday night so special for my family and I. MK lightning has always been a fantastic club to be a part of and the fact it’s my home town club and I got to celebrate [...]
Teresa Mitchell to step down at the end of the season
We are really sad to let you know that Teresa Mitchell will be stepping down at the end of the season from her role helping on the MKL Ticket Desk. After a number of years of exceptional support, she is stepping back to allow her to attend MKL games as a spectator and enjoy the games and even see the warmup! You’ll still find her in her usual plexi spot.  If you’ve ever picked up paper tickets for a match, Teresa will almost certainly have been the lady giving them out to you, and over time she has met [...]
Our final Legends. Dave Bunyan and the Supporters Club
He’d kill us if he knew we were doing this but here goes… He’s a Legend, they’re Legends, they’d never say it themselves but we will. In our final legend news before tonight’s game we would like to celebrate the contribution of Dave Bunyan, Chairman of the Supporters Club and his fellow Committee members Mary Golson and RIchard Wilmot along with all of the Supporters Club volunteers. The Supporters Club plays a vital role in MK ice hockey, leading the way on fundraising and providing a unique link between fans and club in a way which survives all the ups [...]
