MK Lightning Welcomes Reiser as New Platinum Sponsor for the 2024/25 Season
Milton Keynes Lightning is excited to announce a new partnership with Reiser, who joins us as a Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming 2024/25 season. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the club, showing we have the support of a globally recognised leader in the food processing and packaging industry. Reiser, established in 1959 in the USA, set up it’s UK base in Milton Keynes over 30 years ago. Reiser is renowned for its innovative processing and packaging solutions across various sectors, including meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, bakery, cheese, and pet food. With a strong reputation for quality [...]
Super Signing: Sensational Susters Skates into MK Lightning
Milton Keynes Lightning are thrilled to announce the signing of Latvian forward Martins Susters for the upcoming 2024/25 season. With an impressive track record and a passion for the game, Susters is set to be a significant addition to the team. Â Susters, a 6'2" left winger, comes from the Peterborough Phantoms where he played 19 games, he scored 18 goals and contributed 21 assists, totaling 39 points. His offensive skills and ability to protect the puck make him a formidable presence on the ice. Â "I am excited to be joining MK Lightning!" said Martins Susters. "The team is [...]
Caly Calls Time on His Role in MK
Milton Keynes Lightning today announces the departure of forward Caly Robertson from the team. Caly, a left/right winger, has been with the Lightning since the start of this season, contributing to the team's efforts on and off the ice. Born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, the 23-year-old has shown good skill and commitment during his time with us. Caly's career has been marked by a steady progression through various leagues, from his beginnings with the Fife Flames and Fife Falcons to his more recent play with the Bristol Pitbulls. His time at Milton Keynes Lightning in the NIHL was marked by [...]
Crawford Hair Sponsor MK Lightning Player Ben Solder
Introducing the latest sponsor for the Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey team: Crawford Hair, a local family run hair salon located in the heart of Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, known for its commitment to delivering excellent hair services whilst running the salon with an Eco-Conscious ethos. The salon is an all welcoming, relaxing , plant filled escape for you to chill out and be made to look and feel incredible. Crawford Hair has gained national recognition in the hair industry, winning awards in the 2020, 2021 & 2022 Salon Awards across three notable categories: Best Salon, Most Sustainable Salon, [...]
Season Ticket Collection Dates 23/24
4 weeks to go until MK Lightning take to the ice for the 23/24 season, so it's almost time to collect your season tickets. We've been blown away by the number of Season Tickets sold this year, over 800 of you have purchased one! The season ticket covers 29 games, the Pre-season against Coventry Blaze on the 10th September is included. (The in-house vs Thunder is not included - tickets for this can be bought here, from Monday 14th August, note season ticket spaces are not reserved for this match only). Below are the dates and times we'll be [...]
Smith Returns as Official Ice Partner and Platinum Sponsor for the 2023/24 Season, Continuing Their Legacy of Support
As the 2023/24 season approaches, Milton Keynes Lightning is thrilled to announce the unwavering commitment of Smith Group, who will continue their steadfast support as our Official Ice Partner and Platinum Sponsor. Smith, as both Smith Recycling and Smith Construction, have been an integral partner since the redevelopment of the Milton Keynes rink in 2014, cementing their position as a fundamental force behind MKL's success. A pillar of the Milton Keynes community, Smith Construction Group has played an instrumental role in our journey, providing the stability and support essential to our club and MK ice hockey. Their recognisable branding [...]
Get well soon DJ Bertie
​We're sad to announce that our game night DJ, Mark Canham (AKA DJ Bertie) is stepping down for the rest of the season on health grounds. Mark has been a constant in the DJ booth since our first season back in 2002 and is very much one of the unsung heroes of the off-ice team. MKL Director Jon Payne said "Mark's a great guy and turns up week after week to keep everyone entertained with his tunes and playlists which are a massive part of the game night experience. Everyone at MK Lightning would like to wish Mark all the very best as he goes into surgery [...]
