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Experienced Pro Joins Blaze

The Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian defenceman Andrew Nielsen for the 2026/27 season. Nielsen, 29, arrives in Coventry after an extensive professional career, having played over 450 professional games. He was originally selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round (65th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.…

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Blaze add Hungarian International to Blue Line

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…

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26/27 Fixtures Released

The fixtures for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season are now available. A Digital Calendar Sync link will follow shortly. The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will begin the competitive campaign with a Challenge Cup schedule that opens away to the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday 12 September, before three successive home group games against the Cardiff…

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Blaze Thank Genting Casino

The Coventry Blaze would like to extend our sincere thanks to Genting Casino as they step aside as the club's title sponsor after 14 incredible years of support. Having proudly held the title sponsorship since 2012, Genting Casino has played a vital role in the continued growth and success of the Blaze, supporting the club…

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Pre-season to begin AT HOME WITH STORM

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm their first pre-season fixture ahead of the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League campaign, as rivals the Manchester Storm visit the Skydome. The Blaze will make their first appearance in front of the home fans on Saturday 29 August, with a 7.00pm face-off, creating an exciting two-game home…

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Elite League Partners with Motorpoint

Motorpoint has signed a five-season deal to be the principal commercial partner of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Now known as the Motorpoint Elite League, the partnership will last until 2031 and is the first time the leading nearly new and used car retailer has held the naming rights for a professional sports league.…

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Musser brings leadership to Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of American defenceman Carson Musser for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Musser, 29, joins the Blaze after four seasons with the ECHL's Norfolk Admirals, where he made 224 regular season appearances, recording 88 points (21 goals, 67 assists). He also featured in 22 playoff games,…

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Experienced forward Kaspick Joins Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian forward Tanner Kaspick for the 2026/27 Elite League season. The 28-year-old arrives in Coventry following an impressive professional career that has seen him play in the AHL, ECHL, ICEHL, DEL, Slovakia, and Sweden. Originally selected in the fourth round (119th overall) of…

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Ness added to Blaze roster for 26/27

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of American forward Griffin Ness for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Ness, 26, joins the Blaze following a 2025/26 campaign split between the Kalamazoo Wings and Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL. Across 58 games, he recorded 11 goals and 21 assists for 32 points.…

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2027 Playoff Finals Weekend Tickets

Tickets for the 2027 Elite League Playoff Finals weekend will go on sale Monday 29th June.The annual showpiece, which sees Saturdays’ two Semi-Finals followed by a 3rd vs 4th playoff and the Playoff Final on Sunday will take place over Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April 2027 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.Following the sell-out…

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Blaze confirm pre-season clash with Gothiques d’Amiens.

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze welcome French side Gothiques d’Amiens to the Skydome Arena on Sunday 30 August (5:30pm) for an international pre-season test as preparations begin for the new campaign. Competing in France’s top division, Ligue Magnus, Amiens will be a familiar name to Elite League fans, with a number of players having moved…

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Ruffin returns to Coventry

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the return of forward Sam Ruffin for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Ruffin, 27, joined the Blaze ahead of the 2025/26 campaign following a season split between the ECHL and SPHL. During his time in the SPHL, he impressed offensively, recording 28 points (nine goals, 19…

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Blaze to battle Flames in pre-season

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm their first pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2026/27 Elite League campaign, as they renew their rivalry with the Guildford Flames. Kevin Moore’s side will begin their weekend on the road, travelling to Guildford on Saturday 5th September for a 6:00pm face-off. The teams will then meet…

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Kit Sale 2026

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Annual Equipment Sale will take place on Saturday, 20th June, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Skydome Arena. Fans will have the opportunity to see guests Ice and Clean, the Blaze Blue Army, and Five on 3, who will all be in attendance. A wide range of items will be available…

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Grima Strengthens Blaze Blue Line

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the signing of Canadian defenceman Nick Grima for the 2026/27 Elite League season. The 27-year-old joins the Blaze after spending the past two seasons with the ECHL's Indy Fuel, where he recorded 28 points (three goals, 25 assists) in 112 regular-season appearances, adding one assist in nine playoff…

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Hopkins back for fourth year

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the return of British forward Jack Hopkins for the 2026/27 Elite League season. During his third season in Coventry, Hopkins recorded 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 66 Elite League games. His performances earned him the club's British Player of the Season award, as voted…

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Buzoverya commits to Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the re-signing of Ukrainian forward Artem Buzoverya for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Buzoverya iced in 55 games for the Blaze during the 2025/26 campaign, recording four goals and five assists across all Elite League competitions, while posting an impressive faceoff win percentage of over 50%.…

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Russell returns to Coventry

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the re-signing of Canadian defenceman Connor Russell for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Russell enjoyed a strong debut campaign in Coventry, recording 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) across 56 appearances in all Elite League competitions. The 30-year-old joined the Blaze following four seasons in the…

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Tallberg says bye to Blaze

Following four seasons of outstanding service with the club, the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze can confirm that Captain Kim Tallberg will depart the organisation this summer. Tallberg, 34, leaves the Blaze having cemented himself as one of the club’s most respected and influential players of the modern era. Across 266 Elite League competition appearances, the…

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McKenzie pens two-year deal

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the return of British forward Zaine McKenzie on a new two-year deal, keeping him with his hometown club through to the end of the 2027/28 Elite League season. During the 2026/27 campaign, 22-year-old McKenzie split his season between the Blaze and the Peterborough Phantoms. In 23…

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Capps signs full-time deal

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce that 18-year-old Brynley Capps will rejoin the club on a full-time basis for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Last season, Capps spent the year with the Telford Tigers, where he enjoyed an impressive campaign, recording 23 goals and 29 assists for 52 points in 62 NIHL…

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