Goaltending tandem complete as Lawday commits to pull on the Zeus mask for 2020/21
Milton Keynes Lightning goaltending duties are in safe hands as we welcome back Jordan Lawday to the squad. 21 year old Jordan will be starting his third MK season after stepping up from MK Thunder to join Lightning at the beginning of last year. He made 37 appearances and posted a 89.8% save percentage. His strong 2019/20 season was unfortunately interrupted mid-way through the year by an injury as Lightning Head Coach Lewis Clifford explains: “Jordan had a bit of a stop start season last time round, but he showed in his performances why he’s so highly thought of [...]
Who needs Batman? Rockin’ Robin is back for MK Lightning!
“Kovy is a massively popular player in the room, a team first guy who isn’t out for personal stats or accolades. He just wants to win.” These are the words of Milton Keynes Lightning Head Coach Lewis Clifford speaking about the return of fan favourite Robin Kovar to the squad for the 2020/21 season. Robin joined Lightning midway through last season from Bracknell, and had an immediate positive impact picking up 4 assists in his first game, on his way to 14 goals and 36 points in just 18 games. His effect on the team was instant and long [...]
Thanks for your support for May…we make a difference
We'd like to give our thanks to you all, and to the Supporters' Club for the fantastic fundraising achievements during May with proceeds going to both the MK Hospital Charity COVID-19 appeal and MK Lightning. During the month, there were sales of limited edition merchandise as well as online raffle activity, and we're delighted that overall these activities raised a whopping £2047.82 to be split equally between the club and the charity. Speaking about the receipt of the cheque for £1023.91 and MK Hosptial Charity spokesperson said: "On behalf of Milton Keynes Hospital Charity, I would like to say a [...]
He skates at light speed for Lightning! Rio Grinell-Parke is back!
He’s one of the fastest players in the league and off the back of his best ever senior hockey points tally last year, we are thrilled that Rio Grinell-Parke will be pulling on a Lightning jersey again this upcoming season. 21 year old London born Rio appeared 45 times last year, amassing 13 goals and 29 points as well as 79 PIMs. A favourite amongst many supporters for his work ethic, game impact and attitude, as well as his exceptional skating pace, this is sure to be a very popular signing amongst our fans. We caught up with Lightning Head [...]
Further Firepower added as Bobby Chamberlain returns to MKL
The firepower continues to build for MKL as we welcome Bobby Chamberlain to the Lightning roster. 25-year-old Bobby joins us from Hull Pirates where he spent the previous 3 seasons, in a career that primarily centres around Hull teams, but which includes over 80 EPIHL games for MKL where he picked up 69 points. Bobby scored 37 goals and 71 points in 37 appearances in 2019/20 earning him 9th spot in the overall league scoring charts. This is a thrilling signing for MKL as Head Coach Lewis Clifford explains: “Bobby is a huge character and someone who I’m very excited [...]
Defensive depth continues to build with the return of Ross Green
The depth and experience in the defensive lines of MK Lightning continue to build as we are delighted to share with you the return of Ross Green for another MKL season. Ross made 42 appearances last year picking up a goal and 12 assists and 42 penalty minutes in a string of strong and consistent performances in the team. Now 28, Green - known to his teammates as Sloth – is continuing his long run as an MK hockey man in a career which started in the MK Storm junior system. Proof to all of today’s juniors that you can [...]
The best team guy you could wish for. Halds is back with MKL for 2020.
Continuing our theme of team continuity, we’re delighted to let you know that Hallden Barnes-Garner is returning to MK Lightning for 2020/21. An MK junior, he spent time developing his hockey in Slough and Austria playing in the Eastern European junior league as well as time with MK Thunder before joining MKL last year. MKL Head Coach Lewis Clifford places massive stock in the performance and function of the team as a unit and picks players who will contribute to the whole. Halds is exactly in this mould as Cliff explains: “Halds is one of the best team guys you [...]
Coach’s Player of the Year Brandon Stones is back between the pipes for 2020/21
Returning for a second season with Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning is shot-stopper Brandon Stones who joined us at the beginning of last year from Sheffield. Brandon played 21 times for MKL, posting a .894 save percentage last season which was disrupted by an injury a couple of months into the schedule. Despite this, he was a tremendous presence in the locker room and around the club and won the Coach’s Player of the Year at the end of season awards. Nottingham born Stones played his junior hockey in that city before spells across Sheffield, Edinburgh and Coventry in the [...]
His shirt is staying down from the rafters as MKL legend Grant McPherson commits for one more year!
There will be no re-retirement of the famous MKL number 9, as club legend Grant McPherson has signed for the 2020/21 season. By very popular demand, Grant will be once again pulling on the Lightning jersey after last season reaching the tremendous milestone of 500 League games played for the team. He was also voted as the Players’ Player of the Year, emphasising his role in the team and the respect he has earned from his peers. G himself is pretty chuffed to sign saying: “I am delighted to be back in Lightning colours for the up and coming season. [...]
News from MKL
We thought we'd get in touch to give you a bit of an update as to how things are progressing inside your Smith Recycling MKL. There have been a few statements and updates issued from other sources over the last couple of days and we thought we'd do the same. Things we know 😁 There is a great deal of positive action around the club right now. There's been a strong take-up of Season tickets, including around 70 brand new ticket holders who have secured their seat or standing position at the best possible price. The Direct Debit scheme has [...]
