Ice Hockey
The town has two semi-professional ice hockey teams, these being Milton Keynes Lightning (founded in 2002) of the EPL and Milton Keynes Thunder (founded in 2001) of the ENL. Both teams play at the 2,500 capacity Planet Ice Arena which is situated close to Milton Keynes Central railway station. The town also used to be home to professional team Milton Keynes Kings from 1990–1996 and 1998-2002 who played at the same arena, although during 1990-1996 it was known as the bladerunner arena. There are also a number of junior, ladies and recreational adult teams who also play at the arena.
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Famous quotes containing the word ice:
“Goodness and evil never share the same road, just as ice and charcoal never share the same container.”
—Chinese proverb.