The Lightning will be gunning for silverware with the Jackson Pyne name and logo in prime position on their match and warm-up shirts this season as the newest addition to their growing list of sponsors. The Milton Keynes letting agent’s logo will be seen by over 1,000 supporters at Planet Ice every week, as well as gaining exposure at away rinks from Manchester to Swindon.

A mutual passion for success was just one of many synergies that prompted the partnership, said Jackson Pyne’s owner, Richard Walden: “MK Lightning is one of the most successful teams in Milton Keynes, and Jackson Pyne Lettings wants to be the most successful letting agent in the town – this is our tenth anniversary of trading and also the Lightning’s tenth season, so it was very appropriate to join forces. We’re delighted that the team shirts will have our logo for the new season, and we’ll be right behind the team in their push for more trophies to add to their collection”.

MK Lightning Club Chairman Harry Howton said, “It’s fantastic to welcome Jackson Pyne as a brand new sponsor, and be able to offer a local business a rare opportunity for this level of exposure. As well as seeing their logo in a prime spot on our players’ shirts, a lot of our supporters back the team by buying replica shirts which will also carry the company’s name, so we hope they’ll really see a benefit from more widespread exposure.”

The Lightning started their new campaign in blistering fashion by beating league champions Manchester Phoenix 5-2 at Planet Ice last Saturday.

Milton Keynes has submitted its bids for city status this week.

The honorary title will be granted to just one town as part of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations next year.

Local business owners and councillors are keen to receive the award – believing it will help raise their profile and provide significant opportunities for their town.

The winning bid is expected to be announced in February 2012.

Thanks

The Jackson Pyne team