Lightning Talks | The Milton Keynes Lightning Preview

Send us Fan MailHockey is back - and so is Lightning Talks for the 2026/27 season.Mike and Harrison take an in-depth look through the Milton Keynes Lightning roster ahead of the opening pre-season weekend, discussing the returning players, new arrivals and what the new-look squad could bring this season.Assistant coach Lewis Christie joins the podcast to discuss his eventful 2025/26 season, his move back into the assistant coach role, working alongside Pete Russell and the competition for places across a deep Lightning roster. Christie also gives his thoughts on the opening weekend and what he expects from the new group.Finally, we preview Lightning’s first games of the season as German Oberliga Nord side Rostock Piranhas visit Planet Ice Milton Keynes for a two-game pre-season series, including some of the Piranhas players to watch and the challenge they’ll pose for Pete Russell’s side.Lightning Talks is brought to you by Lightning TV.