Match Report: Swindon Wildcats 7 – 4 AIB MKL – 30th October 2021
Milton Keynes Lightning squandered a three goal lead as Swindon Wildcats fought back to win 7-4 at the Link Centre on Saturday. Two powerplay goals put Wildcats back in the game following a dream start by Lightning which saw them leading 3-0 at half way point of this National Ice Hockey League encounter. Coach Lewis Clifford retained the line of Sam Talbot, Sean Norris and Bobby Chamberlain to start the clash and it soon paid dividends when all three players were involved as Talbot gave the visitors a one goal lead after 3mins 13secs. Second later Edgars Landsbergs was sent [...]
Match Report: AIB MKL 6 – 3 Basingstoke Bison (Cup) – 27th October 2021
Man of the match Sam Talbot’s superb hat-trick steered Milton Keynes Lightning to a 6-3 NIHL Autumn Cup victory over Basingstoke Bison at Planet Ice on Wednesday. The game, postponed from September 26, was an academic affair with neither side able to progress further in the competition – the semi final line-up already decided. But that did not stop either side from seeking to establish bragging rights ahead of the series of league encounters. With netminding duties handed to Brandon Stones it was not long before he was picking the puck out of the goal as Liam Morris’ blast on [...]
Match Report: AIB MKL 5 – 4 Peterborough Phantoms – 23rd October 2021
A change of line combinations provided the spark to fire Milton Keynes Lightning to a 5-4 win over old rivals Peterborough Phantoms at Planet Ice on Saturday. After beginning with the usual lines coach Lewis Clifford switched Adam Laishram to partner Liam Stewart and Russ Cowley on the first line later in the game while Bobby Chamberlain joined Sean Norris and Sam Talbot on the second line. The change bore fruit with a marked increase in the intensity of the offensive raids in the third period that saw three goals shared between the two lines. It all looked so different [...]
2021/22 AIB MKL Remembrance Day Commemorations
Commemoration of Remembrance Day has always been a huge part of the Milton Keynes Lightning season, and this year is no exception. As a club, we are committed supporters of our armed forces, through our fundraising for the Royal British Legion, and our signature of the Armed Forces covenant. None of this is possible without the amazing fundraising and support efforts of the Milton Keynes Lightning Supporters Club. This year, we will be commemorating Remembrance Day at our fixture on Saturday 13th November against Bees IHC. During that fixture, we will play in our commemorative jersey, and will welcome [...]
Match Report: Bees 2 – 3 AIB MKL – 17th October 2021
Milton Keynes Lightning saw off a last gasp Bees rally at Slough Arena on Sunday to complete a successful opening weekend to their National League campaign. Bees scored twice in the final minute but it was not enough to stop MK notching a 3-2 victory to follow Saturday’s 3-1 win over Raiders. Lewis Clifford’s men raced to a 3-0 lead by the halfway mark and looked to be on course for their first shutout of the season until the hosts’ late strikes. Lightning who were still without defencemen Ross Green and Lewis Christie saw forwards Liam Stewart and Sean Norris [...]
Match Report: AIB MKL 3 – 1 Raiders – 16th October 2021
Teenager Milique Martelly stole the show with a man of the match performance as Milton Keynes Lightning edged out Raiders 3-1 in their first National League game of the season at Planet Ice on Saturday. The 17-year-old defenceman, drafted in from National League One side Streatham where former MK hero Michael Farn is now player-coach, put in a display that belied his years. Martelly stepped onto the ice to fill the void due to Ross Green’s continued injury while fellow defenceman Lewis Christie was also unavailable. Lightning also welcomed back former netminder Jordan Hedley who is back up goalie at [...]
BRIOCHE PASQUIER EXTEND SUPPORT FOR THE NEW SEASON AS OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNER
This time last year, we were thrilled to announce a new partnership with Brioche Pasquier.  With everything that followed, we didn’t really get the opportunity to work together as originally envisaged.  The All In Black MK Lightning are therefore delighted  to announce that Brioche Pasquier are once again working with us as Official Engagement and Communities Partner.  Brioche Pasquier plays a significant role in the Milton Keynes community and surrounding area through their relationship with local schools, Universities, charities and partnerships. MK Lightning is excited to have their support for the 2021/22 season as we extend our community involvement. [...]
Match Report: Sheffield Steeldogs 8 – 1 AIB MKL – 10th October 2021
Liam Stewart finally made his season debut for Milton Keynes Lightning as they travelled to Sheffield Steeldogs for their final away National League Autumn Cup game on Sunday. However, that was almost the only bright spot on a difficult night for Lightning who were missing captain Russ Cowley as well as injured defenceman Ross Green. Bobby Chamberlain netted MK’s only goal when Steeldogs outclassed them in an 8-1 defeat. Sheffield snapped up Hull Pirates coach Jason Hewitt when the Humberside outfit decided they would not be competing this year. And it has proved to be a wise move – Hewitt [...]
Match Report: AIB MKL 3 – 6 Leeds Knights – 9th October 2021
Two Leeds Knights goals in 90 seconds turned the tide of a National League Autumn Cup game in which Milton Keynes Lightning were in with a chance of winning at Planet Ice on Saturday. With less than nine minutes remaining, the encounter was evenly poised at two goals apiece. However, a penalty on Hallden Barnes-Garner for instigation of a fight, which followed an accidental collision between Adam Laishram and his Leeds marker, gave the visitors a powerplay from which they edged in front through Jordan Griffin on 51mins 19secs. Former Lightning player Cole Shudra – son of ex-Sheffield Steelers defenceman, [...]
Postponed game vs. Basingstoke Bison (26/9) – Rescheduling Information
We unfortunately had to postpone the game on the 26th September vs. Basingstoke Bison due to some ice issues at Planet Ice MK. We can now share details of the rescheduling of this game: The game will be played on Wednesday 27th October, face off 8pm. We are currently due to play an NIHL National League fixture against Basingstoke Bison on that day, so this League fixture will be reclassified as an Autumn Cup fixture Tickets for the original game gate will automatically be transferred to the revised fixture date (unless you’ve asked for a transfer to a different game [...]
