EIHA and National League Statement 29th April 2020
The 10 clubs of the NIHL National League and representatives of the EIHA have been having regular conference & Zoom calls to discuss the way forward for the League and Play Offs. Firstly, we’d like to pay tribute to all those people from within the NIHL National League ice hockey family who are classed as key workers. Supporters, players, officials, owners or a loved one of a supporter, player, official or owner are on the frontline every day currently risking their own lives for others whilst fighting this deadly virus. We thank all of you for the services you are [...]
He hits hard, but his hands are silky. James Griffin is our second signing for 2020/21
We’re pleased to share with you Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning’s second signing for the 2020/21 season. James Griffin – Griff - has committed to a sixth successive season in an MK shirt. 27 year old Oxford born Griff has been a hugely popular figure in the MKL team since his arrival, and brings speed, excitement and energy onto the ice along with great entertainment through his physical play. Last season, despite suffering from a couple of nasty injuries, he posted 8 goals and 10 assists and 72 penalty minutes in 35 games. He was our Assistant Captain and a [...]
So that was the season that was
What a first NIHL season we have had! Last summer was spent rebuilding the club from the ground up. We started with an empty locker room and had to fill it with the right people and the right stuff to make us a competitive team out on the ice. It took a monumental effort from so many people to make this happen. Now, a bit earlier than we'd hoped due to the crazy world we are currently living in, we'd like to give our thanks to everyone who made this possible. Let's start with our team of players who came [...]
NIHL GIVE UPDATE ON CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FINALS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL
National Ice Hockey League press release The EIHA/NIHL had planned to deliver a number of events through April which are now postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These NIHL Championship Series events are: NIHL National Final Four due to be held in Coventry on 17th and 18th April NIHL Division 1 Finals due to be held in Sheffield and Bracknell on 11th and 12th April NIHL Division 2 Finals due to be held in Widnes and Alexandra Palace on 4th and 5th April Discussions are ongoing amongst the league and venues in regard to the next step for these events. Once a decision has been reached, [...]
Update on Ticket Refunds
Refunds are now being processed for the match vs. Telford on 21st March as follows: 1) Online sales: these will be automatically refunded and should be with you within 10 working days 2) Telephone and over-the-counter sales: please call the Planet Ice Box Office on 01908 540020 to arrange your refund. Please have your Booking Confirmation (found under the barcode on your tickets "YOUR TICKET REFERENCE NUMBER IS ORDER NUMBER: #6***) and email address to hand. In line with Government advice on limiting social interactions, please telephone the rink to arrange for the refund to be processed in the first [...]
Thanks for your patience while we sort things out
Hi everyone, Since the EIHA announcement of the suspension of the season, we've been working hard to bring everything into order. We've been helping our players get to where they need do, so Taylor Dickin has headed home to Canada. Tomas and Robin are working in the MK area so are remaining nearby for now. We also finished up all of the kit cleaning and drying to make sure that it remains in good condition and that we don't have to have MKL staff heading into the rink now that the advice is to work from home. You will have [...]
All NIHL Games Cancelled for Remainder of Season
Information as of 9pm Monday 16th March IHUK, EIHA and SIH have met to confirm all competitive activity sanctioned by the EIHA and SIH up to and including 31st May 2020 is cancelled from Tuesday 17th March 2020 with a further statement on 1st May 2020 for all competitive activities after 31st May 2020. All leagues operated by the EIHA and SIH will be amended over the next 48 hours to complete standings for the 2019/20 season. Training may continue subject to current government advice. We will come back to you with more details of what happens next as soon as we can. Take [...]
Further update regarding 2 MKL Players
We have seen some comments around 2 MKL players self-isolating and we'd like to clarify the situation. These two players circumstances are a separate issue from our reasons for not playing today - those reasons still stand from our post this morning. No MKL players have symptoms. The housemate of one of our players has symptoms and the player chose to remain away from the team as soon as that was known. He has not been at the rink, trained nor had any contact with any MKL staff or team. He is not showing any symptoms. Another player came to [...]
Postponing fixtures to manage COVID-19 risk
In the early hours of this morning, Leeds Chiefs released a statement regarding the postponement of today's fixture. We'd like to give further details as to why this has occurred. Immediately after last night's game, our players had a team discussion and then requested a meeting with the MK Ice Hockey Club Board to let us know that they had clear and genuine concerns regarding the risks that continuing to play hockey this season is putting on them and their families. We met with our Captain and Coaches after the game to consider and discuss the risks that the Covid-19 [...]
Smith Recycling MKL v. Sheffield 14th March Match Preview
Saturday 7th March 2020, Face off 7pm, Doors Open 6:00pm Tickets available here Sheffield Steeldogs make their last league visit of the season to Planet Ice on Saturday when the battle is on between sixth and seventh placed teams. For anyone thinking that the game is of little consequence, try telling that to both sets of players who will be giving their all for the bragging rights as the campaign goes into the business end of the competition with the play-offs looming just a couple of weeks away. Lightning, Steeldogs and Hull Pirates are locked in an almighty fight [...]
