Milton Keynes Lightning is thrilled to announce the signing of forward Carter Hamill for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Hamill joins the Lightning after an impressive season with the Leeds Knights, where he proved himself as a talented and dynamic player. Hamill, a skilled forward, showcased his abilities throughout the previous season, recording a total of 23 points from 10 goals and 13 assists over 54 games with the Leeds Knights. Carter Hamill's ice hockey journey began in his junior career with the Belfast Giants before making his mark with the Leeds Knights. Head coach Tim Wallace expressed his enthusiasm [...]

MK Lightning is thrilled to announce the re-signing of Cameron Hamill for the upcoming 2023/24 season. After a successful stint with the team last season, Hamill has decided to continue his journey with the Lightning, bringing his exceptional skills and dedication to the ice once again. Hamill, who joined MK Lightning towards the end of the previous season on a 2-way contract with the Solway Sharks. In his 7 appearances with the Lightning, he displayed his ability, scoring a goal in this short time. Having spent a significant portion of his junior career with the Belfast Giants juniors, Hamill's [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

We are delighted to share with you the re-signing of Lewis Christie for his 13th season with the club. During last season, Lewy played 47 games, scoring 4 goals and providing 14 assists, achieving a total of 18 points. This performance marked his highest scoring year so far and showed a new side to his game.  Originally from Scotland, Lewy began his journey in professional ice hockey spending a couple of years in Dundee and Edinburgh. He later joined the Belfast team before ultimately finding his home with the MK Lightning. With extensive career experience, Lewy’s leadership qualities have [...]

MK Lightning is thrilled to announce the re-signing of Rio Grinell-Parke for the upcoming 2023/24 season. This will mark Rio's second consecutive season with the Lightning, and we are keen to see his continued growth and contributions on the ice. During the previous season, Rio played 49 games, showcasing his skills by scoring 7 goals and providing 8 assists, accumulating a total of 15 points. His presence on the team has been invaluable, and his dedication to the game has made a significant impact on the team's overall performance. Rio began his junior career with the Bracknell Bees before [...]