Contact Us

One of the original founders of the club, Mike Cowley has been Managing Director of the Blaze since 1997 and has vast experience in British Ice Hockey. Mike is the club’s director on the Elite League board and previously served as a director of the sport’s governing body Ice Hockey UK, representing Ice Hockey UK at many international conferences and at major tournaments.  Mike can be reached at mike@mdcowley.com

One of the original founders of the club, Andy Buxton has been Blaze Chairman since 1997. Andy combines his Blaze duties with the position of General Manager of the Great Britain Men’s Ice Hockey Team which has seen him manage the national side in over 100 games at World Championships, Olympic Qualification events and international games since 2007.  Andy has also served as an Alternate Director of the sport’s governing body, Ice Hockey UK and serves as an Ambassador for the City of Coventry.  Andy can be reached at andybuxton@coventryblaze.co.uk

Rob is responsible for managing day-to-day operational activities of the club, including fan relations, events, retail activities and player support. Rob can be reached at robcoleman@coventryblaze.co.uk

Rob is sponsored by Lewis & Lewis 

In partnership with SCCU, Megan completed a Business Administration Apprenticeship with the club over 2022/23 before taking on the full-time position of Operations Executive. Megan is involved in many areas of the club’s operational side and takes responsibility for the club’s match night experience, promotional activities, and ticketing. Megan can be reached at m.back@coventryblaze.co.uk

Sally works part time for the club, looking after the extensive range of sponsors and partners that are involved with the Blaze, helping them to get the most out of their ongoing relationship with the club. She also supports fan engagement initiatives, helping to create opportunities for supporters to connect more closely with the team. Sally can be reached at sallycovblaze@yahoo.co.uk

In collaboration with SCCU, Ela is currently undertaking an apprenticeship while working as the full-time Media and Marketing Executive.

Ela collaborates closely with Craig on the development and production of media and social media content, while also contributing to the club’s marketing activities.

As part of her role, all media-related questions or interview requests from radio, print, online news outlets, or established podcasts should be directed to Ela at:

e.kirkwood@coventryblaze.co.uk

Craig works part time for the club and is responsible for social media output, website content, and running online raffles, partner promotions, and fan engagement initiatives. He can be reached at c.summerton@coventryblaze.co.uk.