The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze have completed their forward line-up for the 2024/25 Elite League season with the signing of American forward Zach Heintz.
Heintz, 25, joins the club following four productive seasons at Adrian College (NCAA III).
As associate captain, Heintz’s 18 goals in 28 games led Adrian last season, and his 40 points was second on the team.
He was named NCHA Player of the Year, to the All-Conference Team and All-Tournament Team, was a AHCA First Team All-American (West), and to the All-USCHO First Team.
With the college, Heintz is a three-time NCAA III (NCHA) Champion and once a NCAA III (Overall) Champion.
He was the NCAA III (NCHA) Freshman of the Year in 2019/20 and named to the All-USCHO Rookie First Team and NCHA All-Freshman Team.
In 109 total NCAA III games, the dangerous Heintz amassed 129 points (48 goals, 81 assists).
Heintz proudly represented Team USA at the World University Games in 2023, scoring four points (two goals, two assists) in seven games.
Prior to Adrian, Heintz played for the Lone Star Brahmas and Odessa Jackalopes of the NAHL where he had 112 points (41 goals, 71 assists) in 170 games.
Head Coach Kevin Moore said, “Zach is a competitor with elite quickness. He has the ability to get off the wall in all three zones and create offense with poise. Zach is also someone who is good at stripping pucks on defence and creating transition. I am very excited to have Zach join our club.”
Heintz will wear number #10 for Blaze over the 2024/25 Elite League season.
Thanks and all the best
The Blaze would like to say thank you to the forwards from last season who won’t be returning to Coventry.
These are:
Tyler Kirkup (was on a two-year contract)
J.D. Dudek (signed with Worcester Railers of the ECHL)
Johnny Curran (signed with Fife Flyers)
Kobe Roth (signed with Tilburg Trappers of Germany3)
Nathan Ripley (signed two-way deal with Sheffield Steeldogs and Steelers)
Mitch Cook
Danny Kristo
Ian McNulty
Aidan Spellacy
We wish all of the players the very best for the future.
