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 [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Kell Beattie ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old Belfast-born blue-liner joins the Lightning following a strong development spell within the NIHL with the Solway Sharks, alongside previous experience within the Belfast Giants system. Beattie has continued to establish himself as an energetic, mobile defenceman with growing influence at senior level, and is regarded as one of the promising young British defencemen progressing through the national game. During the 2025/26 NIHL National season with Solway, Beattie produced an impressive 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in [...]

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Archie Hazeldine for the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old Nottingham native joins the Lightning following a season with Coventry Blaze in the Elite Ice Hockey League, where he continued to establish himself as one of the brightest young British defensive prospects in the game. Hazeldine iced in 45 EIHL games during the 2025/26 campaign, recording seven assists, while also featuring in 13 Challenge Cup games where he posted two points. Standing at 6’3” and shooting right, Hazeldine brings size, mobility and versatility to the Lightning blue line, alongside a [...]

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of fan favourite Liam “Disco” Stewart for the 2026/27 NIHL season. business and one clear goal in mind,  helping bring silverware back to the club. Liam first joined the Lightning midway through the 2019/20 season and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the team, both on and off the ice. Over four seasons in Milton Keynes, before taking a two-year break from the club, Stewart recorded more than 250 points in over 170 appearances, cementing his place as one of the most impactful players to wear the [...]

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of defenceman Edward Knaggs for the 2026/27 season, as the experienced blueliner prepares to make his comeback after an injury-disrupted campaign last season. A product of the Milton Keynes hockey pathway, Knaggs has become a familiar and dependable figure in Lightning colours, earning a reputation as one of the league’s most composed and intelligent defensive players. As he enters his 10th year with MK Lightning, he has amassed 371 appearances for Milton Keynes Lightning, contributing 14 goals and 123 assists for 137 points from the back end. Despite last season [...]

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of hometown goaltender Jordan Hedley for the 2026/27 season. A product of the Milton Keynes junior system, Hedley stays with Lightning after another impressive campaign in net during the 2025/26 NIHL National season. The 29-year-old appeared in 41 league games for the Lightning, recording 24 wins, a .903 save percentage, a 3.45 goals-against average and two shutouts across the season. Standing at 6’3”, Hedley continues to establish himself as one of the league’s most dependable British goaltenders, bringing experience, competitiveness and leadership to the Lightning dressing room. For Hedley, the [...]