Top scorer and fan favourite Bobby Chamberlain is back with Lightning for 2022/23
He was our top scorer and Supporters Club player of the year in 2021/22. He’s also a fantastic guy to have around the club, who has been instrumental this summer in getting everything ready for the new season. An all round amazing guy off the ice, a huge points scorer on it, and the thorn in the side of our opposition. Please welcome back Bobby Chamberlain to AIB MKL! 27 year old Bobby was born in Hull, and learned his hockey in the Hull junior system, with some spells in North America to develop his game. His earlier senior career [...]
In his testimonial year, Jamieson is back in the All in Black MK Lightning roster
He’s celebrating his testimonial on August 20th, and we’re celebrating that Leigh Jamieson is back in our squad for the 2022/23 season. The 2019/20 Milton Keynes Lightning Defenceman of the Year brings over 500 league appearances for MKL as part of a career which also includes Elite experience and international honours at World Championships and Olympic qualifier levels. Leigh is MK born and raised and started his hockey career in the MK junior system playing for the Storm.  A commanding presence on the ice, Leigh bagged 37 points to finish as 7th top points scorer in the 2021/22 and [...]
Russell Cowley leaves AIB MK Lightning
2021/22 season Captain Russell Cowley is leaving AIB MK Lightning.  One of the most experienced players in the league, Russ made 78 regular season appearances over 3 seasons for Lightning, picking up 99 points. Last season he scored 13 goals and 33 assists putting him 5th in our scoring charts.  Known for his experience and maturity, Russ has been a solid influence in the club over the last 3 years, and it has been good getting to know him and work with him over that time.  Russ said: “I would like to thank the organisation and the fans [...]
Let the good times roll! Disco Stew is back in the All In Black MK Lightning for 2022/23
Excitement alert! Our very own Disco, Liam Stewart, has committed to MKL for the 2022/23 season, his fourth season!  Well known as one of the most exciting players in the NIHL National, Liam picked up 41 points in 45 games for Lightning in the 2021/22 season is always a massive part of our energy and passion on the ice.  His background is top quality. 4 seasons in the WHL with Spokane, to EIHL appearances with Coventry and Guildford (via the ECHL). He has represented GB at Under 20 and Senior Level, helping secure promotion out of Division 1B [...]
123 Internet Group continue as Official Digital Partner and launch our new website
We are thrilled that 123 Internet Group are continuing as our Official Digital Marketing Partner and a Platinum Sponsor for the 2022/23 season! 123 Internet Group is one of the most established, full service digital marketing agencies in Milton Keynes with over 15 years of trading experience and a team of almost 30 talented employees. Providing award-winning web design, social media, seo and digital marketing services all in-house to more than 600 clients, locally, nationally and internationally. They work closely with a full range of clients, charities and not-for-profit organisations and are also proud Chamber of Commerce Platinum members in [...]
AIB MK Lightning add to their attack with pacey Latvian winger Deivids SarkanisÂ
Our second overseas player for 2022/23 is a Latvian winger who was recommended to us by former MK Lightning player Georgs Golovkovs. Please welcome Deivids Sarkanis to the Lightning lineup for 2022/23!  27 year old Deivids was born in Riga, and has spent much of his development career in the Latvian leagues, including a number of seasons in the MHL, the feeder league to the prestigious KHL competition. In his career Deivids has also made a handful of KHL appearances himself, most recently in 2019/20.  After he finished his junior development at the age of 20, he spent [...]
Adam Laishram not returning to MK Lightning
Everyone at AIB Milton Keynes Lightning would like to wish Adam Laishram all the best as he moves on after being with us since the start of the 2021/22 season.   25 year old Adam brought fantastic experience from the OHL and USports leagues, and as a Memorial Cup winner. Known for his hard work, terrific skating, and his ability to get under the skin of opponents, he will be missed in the MKL lineup this year.  Adam is taking the next step in his personal development, having been accepted onto a prestigious full time course at King’ College [...]
Eddie Landsbergs and Morgan Clarke-Pizzo leave AIB MKL
Everyone at AIB Milton Keynes Lightning would like to wish Edgars Landsbergs and Morgan Clarke-Pizzo all the best as they move on from AIB MKL.   23 year old Eddie made 36 appearances and scored 2 goals and 5 assists. He worked hard and gave his best, and we are very grateful for all the efforts he put in over the course of the season.  22 year old Morgan joined us mid-season on a 2-way with Nottingham Panthers, and played 14 times scoring 3 points and worked hard to make an impact for us.  We’d like to thank [...]
JAIMO TESTIMONIAL SHOP NOW ONLINE
With less than one month to this summer’s hottest ice hockey event on 20th August, the online shop for LJ19 testimonial merchandise is now live! Whether you want hoodies or tee shirts, beanie hats or baseball caps, pucks or pens, get your order in to the online shop - all items have been personally approved by Leigh himself! Until now the merchandise has only been available to supporters who attended the LJ19 bingo or quiz nights but now it’s available for all. All items are limited edition so we recommend that if you’ve got your eye on something in particular, [...]
We are so happy that he couldn’t stay away! Zaine McKenzie is back in an AIB MKL shirt
He started strongly for us last year and has a great attitude. Having appeared 24 times for AIB MKL last year, he went to the Bees for some more development and picked up 13 points in 20 games. Now he’s back, he’s raring to go, and we are chuffed that’s he’s once again in the AIB MKL locker room. Kenilworth born Zaine will turn 19 just before the season begins, and has spent time with the Solihull, Nottingham and Coventry junior programmes before heading out for a season in Canada and has made appearances at Midlands conference level. AIB MKL’s [...]
