With support from the Blaze Blue Army, Booster Club and partner Tooling Intelligence, the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are excited to confirm the return of forward Johnny Curran for the remainder of the 2023/24 Elite League season.
Curran previously spent three seasons with the Blaze before moving to Slovakia to begin the current campaign. His time there was short lived, and he was quickly snapped up by Elite League rivals Belfast Giants where he played 30 times with 11 points (four goals, seven assists).
Now on the move again, the 28-year-old has opted to return to Midlands where he enjoyed significant success after turning professional in 2019/20.
Over three seasons with Coventry, the skilled winger tallied 141 points (52 goals, 89 assists) in 188 Elite League competition games.
Curran’s performances with the Blaze led him to be selected for Team Great Britain in 2023, where in the World Championships Division 1A, he had a goal in five games, helping GB gain promotion to the top division for 2024.
Prior to turning professional with Blaze, Curran was a standout in the Niagara University programme of the NCAA.
All being well with his registration, Curran is in contention to be in the line-up when Blaze travel to Dundee Stars on Saturday and then host the Manchester Storm at Skydome Arena on Sunday with a 5.30pm face-off.
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Thank you to:
The Blaze Blue Army supporters club, Booster Club and Tooling Intelligence have played a significant role in making this move possible, and we can’t thank them enough.
It’s just £5 to become a member of the Blaze Blue Army, and your support for them and us really makes a difference.
The Blue Army work with the Blaze to offer a range of opportunities for supporters to get more involved with the club on a social level.
Popular events held by the Blaze Blue Army include Quiz Night, Bowl with the Blaze and Escape with the Blaze.
The Booster Club is just £1 per-week to join or £4.33 per-month and as a member, every month you will be entered into a draw to win some fantastic Blaze prizes.
Tooling Intelligence, led by Richard Swaffield provide innovative inventory management solutions to organisations and industries across the United Kingdom and Europe. Several times without any spotlight Richard has assisted us to bring in mid-season additions and we really appreciate his and the company’s support.
HC Danny Stewart
“First of all, thanks to those mentioned for the support that they have given. Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to bring Johnny back as an additional body to our line-up.
“As for Johnny, it’s great to have him back. He had a career year last season and will bring different dynamic to our group.
“His ability to create offense and space for others with his speed is something I feel we lack a bit right now. He’s worn the colours before and knows what it’s like to be a Blaze player through and through.”
