lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to confirm the renewal of Smith Group as the club’s Official Ice Partner and Platinum Sponsor for the 2026/27 season.
Comprising Smith Construction Group Ltd, Smith Recycling (MK) Ltd and Smith Aggregates, Smith Group remains one of the club’s longest-standing and most valued partners. Having supported the Lightning since the redevelopment of Planet Ice Milton Keynes in 2014, the company has played an integral role in the club’s growth and development over the past decade.
The continued partnership demonstrates Smith Group’s commitment not only to Milton Keynes Lightning, but also to the wider ice hockey community in Milton Keynes. Their support has helped the club continue to develop both on and off the ice, while providing fans with an outstanding matchnight experience year after year.
Supporters will once again see the Smith Group brand prominently displayed throughout Planet Ice Milton Keynes during the 2026/27 campaign, including on the team’s jerseys, around the rink, on the Olympia ice resurfacer and on the arena scoreboard.
Alongside its established Construction and Recycling divisions, Smith Group continues to expand through Smith Aggregates, providing a comprehensive range of aggregate solutions for both domestic and commercial projects. Whether supplying materials for home improvements or major construction developments, Smith Aggregates has quickly become a trusted name across the region.
John Banks, Director of Smith Group, said:
“Milton Keynes Lightning is a club that truly reflects the spirit of this community, and we are proud to have stood alongside them for over a decade. As Smith Group continues to grow, so does our commitment to supporting the Lightning and the wider Milton Keynes ice hockey family. We look forward to another fantastic season and can’t wait to see what the 2026/27 campaign brings.
Everyone at Milton Keynes Lightning would like to place on record their sincere thanks to John and the entire Smith Group team for their continued loyalty, partnership and belief in the club. Their support over more than a decade has helped make them a cornerstone of the Lightning family, and we are incredibly proud to continue working together into the 2026/27 season.
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