Additional fixture for Milton Keynes Lightning

13 February 2017 - Milton Keynes - Immediate release - Additional fixture for Milton Keynes Lightning

With the recent demise of the Manchester Phoenix, management of the Smith Recycling MK Lightning have been working extremely hard to add to the club’s fixture list, which has not been an easy task due to the late stage of the season.

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The Smith Recycling MK Lightning are excited to announce that Pete Russell's roster will get a unique chance to test their skills against the Elite League’s Manchester Storm  at 7.30pm on Wednesday 22^nd February 2017.

The Storm name returned to the Elite League two years ago and the team currently sit sixth in the EIHL table, under the leadership of Head Coach Omar Pacha.

MK Head Coach Peter Russell said, "We can't thank our friends at Manchester Storm enough for agreeing to this fixture. With the demise of the Phoenix we have had to look at how we can fulfil our commitments to the fans and we believe this is a great opportunity for the fans and the club as a whole to see what we need to achieve before the start of next season”.

Storm General Manager Neil Russell commented, "When we heard that Lightning were looking for some additional fixtures we were more than happy to help and we look forward to making our first visit to Milton Keynes”.

Tickets go on sale on Monday 13^th February at midday - and season ticket holders can gain admission to this exciting fixture as part of their 2016 / 17 package.

MK Lightning would like to thank their season ticket holders and supporters alike for their patience whilst we looked at rearranging the fixture list and look forward to seeing them all on the 22nd. 

To buy tickets for this unique fixture call the ticket office on 01908 540020 or go online at mk-lightning.co.uk/tickets

 

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