Rounding out the AIB MK Lightning roster for 2022/23 is an exciting Elite League prospect who joins us on a 2 way contract with Belfast Giants. Please welcome Mack Stewart!
18-year-old forward Mack Stewart graduated from the Belfast Junior Giants U20 side into playing in the NIHL National Division with Leeds Knights in 2021-22, following a brief stint in Scotland with the Solway Sharks.
Having secured a silver medal for GB at the Youth Winter Olympics in January 2020, his breakthrough on the international stage came at the Under 18 World Junior Championships with Team GB this summer, where he made waves by scoring three goals and two assists in five games as an Alternate Captain. The side would go on to clinch the bronze medal.
Stewart made 18 total appearances for the Belfast Giants in 2021-22, collecting two assists and ultimately scoring his debut pro goal in a season-closing overtime win against the Sheffield Steelers.
AIB MKL’s Tim Wallace has this to say about Mack’s signing: “Mack is a high energy player that competes at a high level. He has great speed and is not afraid to play physical and fight his way to the hard areas of the ice. I think Mack has an offensive upside that is ready to flourish in this league. He has had a taste of the elite league at a young age and he held his own while he was there. Mack has the potential to be a solid pro and I am excited to help him mature and develop in Milton Keynes when he is not needed in Belfast”
Mack said of signing for MK “I’m happy to have the opportunity to develop my game with MK. Tim has signed a good group of guys and I’m looking forward to working with them and helping the team win some games and hopefully some trophies!”.
Please welcome Mack Stewart for 2022/23. His number is still being confirmed, but his shirt is available for Own and Loan now. Please contact dave@b2promodesign.com for details.
We have two other ways you can support Mack and the club too! You can become Mack’s sponsor with your name or company name read out every time Mack is mentioned. Get the details here.
Or why not sponsor Mack on the kit grid, with options starting at just £10.
See your AIB MKL Team Roster here
