lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to confirm the return of Milique Martelly for the 2026/27 campaign. Martelly, a familiar face to lifestack MK Lightning supporters, re-joins the roster as the organisation continues to build a competitive and dynamic squad under Head Coach Pete Russell. Known for his speed, tenacity, and developing offensive impact, Martelly is expected to play an important role in the team’s structure this season.  In the 2025/26 campaign, Martelly delivered another step forward in his progression, producing 35 points from the blue line across 44 games, including 6 goals and 29 assists, alongside only 20 [...]

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are thrilled to announce the return of forward Sean Norris for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 26-year-old Ascot-born forward is back where he belongs, returning to Planet Ice Milton Keynes for another campaign in Lightning colours. A firm fan favourite and one of the most dangerous forwards in British hockey, Norris brings with him the pace, power, and firepower that supporters have come to love across multiple seasons in a Lightning jersey. In the 2025/26 season, Norris delivered his most productive campaign yet in MK colours, posting an outstanding 58 points (30 goals, [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Jake Hayward for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 20-year-old right-shot blue-liner returns to British hockey following four years of development in North America, most recently skating for the Red River Spartans in the USPHL Premier. Standing at 5'11" and weighing 176 lbs, the Coventry-born defender is a product of the Coventry Blaze junior system who has steadily developed his game across the Atlantic before catching the eye of Head Coach Pete Russell at the GB Men's national team camp in February. In the 2025/26 [...]

Lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce that three of the club's new additions for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season, Mack Stewart, Carter Hamill and defenceman Kell Beattie, will play under two-way deals with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL. All three have come through the Belfast Giants' junior system and represent a significant boost of young, home-grown talent for Pete Russell's roster as the Lightning continue building a squad capable of competing for silverware across all competitions this season. Forward Mack Stewart joins the Lightning after featuring in 53 games for Coventry Blaze in the Elite [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of forward Mack Stewart for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 22-year-old Belfast-born winger heads back to Planet Ice Milton Keynes after a season in the EIHL with Coventry Blaze, where he featured in 53 games, recording 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points. Stewart brings with him a blend of EIHL experience and proven NIHL firepower, having previously delivered one of his finest campaigns in Lightning colours during the 2024/25 season, posting an impressive 31 goals and 34 assists for 65 points across 51 NIHL [...]

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of forward Carter Hamill for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 21-year-old Belfast-born forward arrives back at Planet Ice Milton Keynes following an outstanding 2025/26 campaign, one that saw him operate at two levels of the game and thrive at both. With the Solway Sharks in the NIHL, Hamill delivered a career-best season, recording 46 points (12 goals, 34 assists) across 46 regular season appearances. He also stepped up to the Elite Ice Hockey League with the Belfast Giants, making 19 EIHL appearances and contributing 6 points (2 [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian netminder Jared Whale for the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old goaltender arrives in Milton Keynes following an impressive NCAA career, where he established himself as a technically sound and highly competitive netminder.  Across his collegiate career, Whale iced for Alaska Anchorage, Quinnipiac University and the University of New Hampshire, making 65 NCAA appearances. He posted a 0.888 save percentage and recorded four shutouts, consistently demonstrating his ability to keep his team in games with calm, composed performances between the pipes.  Standing at 6'0", Whale brings excellent athleticism, [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce that homegrown forward Lewis Conroy will return to the club for the 2026/27 NIHL National season. A product of the Milton Keynes juniors, Conroy continues his progression within the organisation after gaining valuable experience around the Lightning roster during the 2025/26 campaign. Having developed through the Milton Keynes Storm programme, the talented young forward has consistently demonstrated the skill, work ethic and commitment required to take the next steps in his hockey career. Conroy made his introduction to senior hockey with the Lightning last season aged just 16, combining training [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of forward David Thomson for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 28-year-old Canadian forward arrives in Milton Keynes following a standout campaign with the Telford Tigers, where he established himself as one of the league’s most dangerous offensive players. Thomson produced an elite scoring season in 2025/26, recording 94 points (49 goals, 45 assists) in 53 league games, alongside additional contributions in cup competition. Across the NIHL National Division season, Thomson ranked among the league’s top scorers, consistently delivering at over a point-per-game pace while showcasing his [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are pleased to announce the signing of forward Jarred White for the 2026/27 season. The Canadian forward arrives in Milton Keynes following his collegiate career in the NCAA and a spell in France, bringing speed, energy, and a strong two-way game to Pete Russell’s roster ahead of the new campaign. During his NCAA career with Western Michigan University and the University of Alaska Anchorage, White recorded 24 points in 94 appearances while earning a reputation as a reliable forward capable of contributing in all situations. White’s work ethic, skating ability, and attention to detail [...]