The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are thrilled to announce the signing of American forward Grant Mismash for the 2025/26 Elite League season.
The 26-year-old joins the Blaze from the Belfast Giants, where he played a key role in their 2024/25 campaign, registering 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists) in 66 Elite League games. His contributions helped the Giants secure both the Elite League and Challenge Cup titles.
Prior to his time in the UK, the Minnesota native spent the 2023/24 season in Europe with Östersunds IK (Sweden) and Stjernen Hockey (Norway), where he amassed an impressive 46 points (13 goals, 33 assists) in 45 games across all competitions.
Mismash began his professional career in 2021, signing a rookie contract with the Nashville Predators of the NHL. He went on to make 57 appearances for their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, tallying 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists). The following year, he signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, spending two seasons with their affiliates, the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) and Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL).
Before turning professional, Mismash played four seasons of NCAA hockey at the University of North Dakota (2017–2021), where he recorded 71 points (32 goals, 39 assists) in 117 games. During his time with the Fighting Hawks, he was a two-time NCHC Regular Season Champion (2019/20, 2020/21) and a 2020/21 NCHC Tournament Champion.
Mismash will wear #86 for Blaze in the 2025/26 season.
Head Coach Kevin Moore said, “Grant is a dynamic, hard-working player who will be an asset on our powerplay. His skill and grit fit perfectly with our style of play on the ice, and his fun-loving attitude will be a great addition to our locker room. I’m looking forward to coaching Grant this season.”
