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Blaze add Hungarian International to Blue Line

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The Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Hungarian defenceman Marko Csollak for the 2026/27 season.

The 23-year-old recently represented Hungary at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship Division I tournament in Switzerland, continuing his development on the international stage.
During the 2025/26 season, Csollak iced for DVTK Jegesmedvék in the Erste Liga, recording an impressive 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 27 games from the blue line.

Prior to that, he spent the 2024/25 campaign with Fehérvár AV19 in the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL), making 14 appearances at senior level.

He also spent a number of seasons developing within the Fehérvár Hockey Academy system, icing for Fehérvár Hockey Academy 19 in the Erste Liga

Internationally, Csollak has represented Hungary at Under-18, Under-20, Under-25 and senior men’s level, highlighting his consistent progression through the national team pathway.

Csollak will wear #22 for the Blaze during the 2026/27 season.

Head Coach Kevin Moore commented, “Márkó is a 200-foot defenseman who effectively closes down gaps and takes away time from opposing forwards. Combined with his ability to use his feet to jump into the rush, he fits our style perfectly. We are excited to welcome Márkó to the Blaze “