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Great prospect, was hoping weโd bring him to MK to replace Kerlin.
Really interested to see what we do with our second nettie
WELCOME, HARRY THOMAS!
The Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats are thrilled to sign #34 Harry Thomas for the 2026/27 season! ๐พ
๐ : tinyurl.com/3me824sw
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Brother plays for Clan, but youโd imagine heโll head to an NIHL team. Played with Stewart at Bristol. Would be a decent pick up in this league
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9 Hockey Management client Charlie Risk ๐จ๐ฆ has agreed a deal to play in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง for the 2026/27 season.
โก๏ธ๐ 9hockey.co.uk/client/charlieโฆ
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Great servant to the club, but think he needs the move to find an identity. Has size but rarely used it & didnโt really work on a high energy line. Hopefully he gets a move that allows him to log big minutes and really kick on
The lifestack MK Lightning can confirm that Callum Field will not be returning for the upcoming season.
Callum joined the lifestack MK Lightning in 2020 and over his time with the club played over 250 games, also giving his time to help at every hockey camp we ran over the summers. He has been a valued part of the lifestack MK Lightning family, bringing a great attitude and dedication to the team.
Everyone at lifestack MK Lightning would like to sincerely thank Callum for everything he has given to the club.
Thank you for the memories Callum, and good luck in your next chapter.
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Another leaver that shouldnโt be a surprise to anyone. Worked his ass off most games, but just couldnโt translate that work ethic into consistent points that you need from an import.
9 announced out the door so far, wouldnโt be surprised to see another 4/5 go too
lifestack MK Lightning can confirm that Janne Jokinen will not return for the upcoming season.
Janne joined MK Lightning from Hokki in Finland, with the club giving him his first opportunity to play outside of Finland.
Everyone at MK Lightning would like to thank Janne for his hard work, commitment, and contributions during his time with the club, and we wish him all the very best for the future.
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Huge impact when he arrived, unfortunately looked a shadow of his best last season. And given weโve added 2 quality Brit D also, itโs no surprise. Expect Spads announcement will follow shortly too
lifestack MK Lightning can confirm that Patrik Forsberg will not be returning to the club ahead of the upcoming season.
Patrik joined us midway through the 2024/25 season and played an important role in our Playoff Championship-winning campaign.
We thank Patrik for his contributions during his time with MK Lightning and wish him every success in the future.
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MK-Kell ๐
Yet another solid addition to the blue line
Roster is coming together nicely, could be in for a very fun season โก๏ธ
๐จ NEW SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT ๐จ
The lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to confirm the signing of defenceman Kell Beattie for the 2026/27 season.
Head Coach Pete Russell said:
โKell has spent the last few years at Solway and has ties to the Belfast Giants, he also attended GB Men in November which tells you a lot about where he's at. He's mobile, he's got a good shot, he plays hard, and he's very much a player on an upward trajectory.โ
Welcome to MK, Kell ๐โก๏ธ
Read more โก๏ธ mk-lightning.co.uk/beattie-bโฆ
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Hell of signing. Only 22 and already 127 appearances for Blaze in elite, 9:26 avg toi in the league last year , 6 appearances for GB, 1PPG for Telford last time he was in the NIHL. Huge addition to our D ๐ฅ
Pressure really will be on Pete to deliver silverware with this roster
โก๏ธ NEW SIGNING โก๏ธ
The lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to welcome defenceman Archie Hazeldine for the 2026/27 season ๐
Russell said:
โArchie comes to us from Coventry, with an extensive GB Juniors background, and he brings exactly the profile we look for, an offensive mindset, a big body, right shot, and the ability to play in all situationsโ
Welcome to the Lightning family, Archie โก๏ธ
Read more โก๏ธ mk-lightning.co.uk/young-gb-โฆ
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Solid player, filled in where the team needed him too and looked comfortable.
Will be a good depth piece for another team in the league
The lifestack MK Lightning can confirm that Joshua Saunders will not be returning for the upcoming season.
Josh joined the club from the Kirkcaldy Kestrels ahead of last season, making the move south to Milton Keynes. During his time with the Lightning, Josh demonstrated professionalism, commitment, and a strong work ethic both on and off the ice.
We would like to thank Josh for his contributions to the team and wish him every success for the future.
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Ultimate team guy. Great tandem with Heds, massive hype guy on the bench.
No surprise heโs moving on though, should be playing regularly
Wonder if weโll be swapping him with Bristol for Thomas
The lifestack MK Lightning can confirm that Will Kerlin will not be returning for the upcoming season.
Since joining Lightning in 2023, Will has been a fantastic character both on and off the ice, becoming a valued part of the dressing room over the past three seasons.
Everyone at Milton Keynes Lightning would like to thank Will for his commitment, professionalism and contribution to the team during his time with the club. We wish him nothing but success in the future.
Good luck, Will.
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MK Lightning 26/27
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Hedley
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Salisbury
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Griffin
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Knaggs
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Cownie
๐ฌ๐ง๐ฑ๐ป Rutkis
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Lewis
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Gulliver
๐จ๐ฆ Johnson ๐
๐ฌ๐ง Hamill ๐
๐ฌ๐ง Stewart
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? NBT3
? NBT4
Out
๐ธ๐ฐ Gabaj -> Phantoms
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Howlett -> Bison
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Grinell-Parke -> Chelmsford
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Kelly -> Pitbulls
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Hunt -> ?
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Disco back for one last dance ๐ชฉ๐บ
Didnโt look like heโd lost a step when he slotted straight back into the team at Christmas, great to have him back for a whole season ๐คฉ
๐บโก๏ธ DISCO IS BACK โก๏ธ๐บ
The wait is over, Lightning fans...
๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐บ "๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ผ" ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ returns to lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2026/27 season.
A fan favourite, a leader, and one of the most influential players to wear a Lightning jersey in recent years -Disco is back where he belongs.
Head Coach Pete Russell is delighted to welcome him back:
"Liam is a leader and is hungry to get going again. He has real natural compete and plays in the hard areas. Liam is a 200ft player who can change a game when required"
The countdown to September starts now. โณ
Welcome home, Stewy ๐
Read more โก๏ธ mk-lightning.co.uk/disco-fevโฆ
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Kell and Carter rumoured to MK, though I could see Tim taking Carter to Fife.
Carruth will be a handy pick up for someone in this league
For Sharks, I hope there is news soon and theyโre in the league next year. Want the league to be growing not shrinking
NIHL National League - Forwards Carter Hamill & Kyle Carruth and defenceman Kell Beattie all confirmed as not returning to Solway Sharks (@solwaysharks) - facebook.com/permalink.php?sโฆ #OneNIHL #NIHLSigningNews
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Another where there were rumours floating about that heโd be joining MK this offseason ๐
Weโd like to wish British Defenceman Archie Hazeldine all the very best as he moves on to a new club for the 2026/27 season.
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Good to see Tim land a new role.
Think his methods will work better with a fully pro roster, than a semi pro one.
Really hope it works out it for him, has a big job on his hands
WALLACE JOINS THE KINGDOM ๐
The Fife Flyers Ice Hockey Club are delighted to confirm the appointment of American Tim Wallace as the clubโs new Head Coach and General Manager ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Read more ๐ fifeflyers.co.uk/2026/05/20/โฆ
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Would certainly replace Rioโs energy, and were rumours of a Hamill heading back to MK this off season ๐
Hamill Departs
After two seasons here in the South West, Cammy will not be returning for the 26/27 season.
Everyone at the Bristol Pitbulls would like to thank Cammy for his efforts, dedication, and contribution over the past two seasons.
๐ฐ bristolpitbulls.co.uk/2026/0โฆ
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Shame to see Rio go, always gave 100% whenever he got on the ice. His energy and relentlessness on the 4th line will be hard to replace
Rumours of him dropping to NIHL1, wonder if he ends up playing with his brother in Romford
Milton Keynes Lightning can confirm that Rio Grinell-Parke will not be returning to the team for the upcoming season.
Rioโs journey with MK began back in 2017 with Thunder in NIHL1 before stepping up to join Lightning in 2019. Over six seasons with the club, Rio has been a valued part of the MKL family, giving his commitment, hard work and dedication every time he pulled on the jersey.
Everyone at Milton Keynes Lightning would like to sincerely thank Rio for everything he has given to the club over the years.
Thank you for the memories and your commitment to MKL.
Good luck in your next chapter Rio.
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Kick in the teeth to lose Mac, was a quality player. Bison gain one hell of a Brit.
Still a long way to go this offseason, even without Mac, have a feeling Pete is pulling together a top roster, canโt wait to see it come together
MK Lightning can confirm that Mac Howlett will not be staying with the team for the remainder of his contract due to a change in personal circumstances.
We thank Mac for the time he spent with the Lightning and wish him well for the future.
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