James Griffin is our first signing of 2022/23
Last night at the Supporters Club end of season awards we were thrilled to announce that our first signing of 2022/23 is defensive favourite James Griffin! 29 year old James was born in Oxford and developed through the Swindon junior system. He made his Elite League debut in 2010-11 for Coventry and spent the following 4 seasons there before moving to MK in the 2015-16 season. Since then he has made over 280 league appearances including 30 in 2021-2022 when he picked up 2 goals and 9 assists, and a crucial 5 points in 10 playoff games. James returns to [...]
Ross Bowers steps down as MKL Assistant Coach
Ross Bowers has stepped down as MKL Assistant Coach. He joined the MKL coaching team at the start of the 2019/20 Season and has played a key role around the club. We are hugely grateful for all he has done and wish him all the best. Ross has had a long and impactful career in MK ice hockey, and has been racking up points since his first Lightning appearance as a 16 year old back in 2002/02. Since then he has spent the vast majority of his hockey career in MK colours. All in all, he made 415 MK Lightning [...]
Planet Ice to Sponsor NIHL National in 3 year deal
The English Hockey Association (EIHA) and Planet Ice are delighted to announce that from the 2022/23 season the National Ice Hockey League, National Division will be sponsored by Planet Ice and will going forward be known as the Planet Ice National Ice Hockey League, National Division. For the past 25 years Planet Ice have supported Ice Hockey in the United Kingdom, with a focus on the leagues and programmes under the jurisdiction of the EIHA, including hosting the EIHA’s Flagship event for the National Ice Hockey League, at their prestigious venue in Coventry. With the signing of the sponsorship agreement, [...]
NIHL National Owners Group Agree Key 2022/23 Season Structure
Last week the NIHL National Owners Group met to agree the key principles and structure of the 2022/23 NIHL National season. We welcomed Bristol Pitbulls to the call, attending their first Owners Group meeting. The key points agreed were: The league will comprise 10 teams (following the addition of Bristol). Teams will play each other 3 times home and away, with no conferences The National Cup Competition will comprise the results of the first meetings of each team, home and away, with semi-finals and final to be played over two legs. Teams will be allowed to play up to 2 [...]
NIHL FINAL FOUR TICKET DETAILS CONFIRMED – MKL BLOCK ON SALE WEDS 2nd MARCH AT 10AM
The National Ice Hockey League is pleased to confirm ticket prices and sale details for the season finale at Coventry on April 30 and May 1. Tickets are priced at £55 for adults, £41 for senior citizens and £27 for children and will be on sale from Wednesday March 2nd. Prior to general sales going live, on March 1st Planet Ice box office staff will contact those supporters who had their tickets from 2020's Finals held over to determine their requirements. Ticket sales will then commence following this timetable and block allocation: Wednesday March 2 10am - Milton Keynes (Block 1&2) [...]
SIGNING NEWS: Rounding out your 2021/22 All In Black MKL, Morgan Clarke-Pizzo joins our forward lines
He brings with him a dynamic, speedy style and has averaged a point per game in the NIHL this season so far. Please welcome Morgan Clarke-Pizzo who joins us on a two way contract with Nottingham Panthers. 22 year old Morgan was born in Peterborough and spent his early years in the Peterborough junior system before making a switch to Nottingham. After that he headed across the pond for 4 seasons in Canada and USA, with Ontario Hockey Academy, Syracuse and Utica. It was in his season with Utica in 2019/20 where he really found his points scoring groove, picking [...]
Zaine McKenzie to leave All In Black MK Lightning
We’ve been talking with Zaine McKenzie for the last couple of weeks and we are sad to share that he will be leaving All In Black MK Lightning today. He joined us at the start of the season and made 23 league appearances picking up a goal along the way. He also made his international debut at U20s level. We have been very happy with Zaine’s progress and attitude with us and are sad to be losing him. Zaine went to Cliff a couple of weeks ago to talk about his development and we have been working with him over [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Memorial Cup winner and “Terrific” player Adam Laishram joins AIB MK Lightning forward lines
We are delighted that Adam Laishram will join AIB Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2021/22 season. Adam is a British passport holder, but having spent his career to date in Canada, he is classified as a non-British trained player. 24 year old Adam was born in Ashburn, Ontario, Canada has spent the last 4 years at St Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Prior to that he spent 4 years and made 225 appearances in the prestigious Ontario Hockey League for Belleville Bulls, Hamilton Bulldogs and Windsor Spitfires, picking up 91 points overall. Most significantly, in the 2016/17 season Adam [...]
