The DPD Coventry Blaze face a crucial Challenge Cup clash against the Guildford Flames this Sunday, with valuable points up for grabs as the race for a semi-final place heats up.
Blaze head to Guildford on Saturday before welcoming the Flames to the Skydome Arena on Sunday for a 5:30pm face-off, with Group A qualification still finely poised and plenty at stake across the double-header.
CHALLENGE CUP GROUP A STANDINGS
Coventry head into the weekend with confidence after collecting three points from a possible four in their previous Challenge Cup outings. A hard-fought point on the road against the Cardiff Devils was followed by a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over the Nottingham Panthers on home ice, keeping Blaze firmly in contention.
Devils vs. Blaze | Saturday 17th October
Blaze vs. Panthers | Sunday 18th October
Evan Fitzpatrick was instrumental in Sunday's success, coming out on top against former Blaze netminder Mat Robson as Coventry secured the extra point in a sudden-death shoot-out. William Boysen earned Man of the Match honours after scoring twice in the shoot-out, having also impressed in Cardiff with a goal and two assists to claim the award on consecutive nights.
Hungarian forward Márkó Csollák also found the net in both games, while Carson Musser put in a huge shift to help Blaze through a demanding weekend.
Now attention turns to Guildford, with Saturday's trip providing the first opportunity to gain ground before the Flames make the return journey to Coventry. With every point potentially crucial to the final Group A standings, Blaze will be looking to build on their recent performances and take another important step towards the last four.
Two games, four points available and the Challenge Cup race heating up - Blaze will be determined to make this weekend count.
Be there to back Blaze!
Join us at the Skydome Arena on Sunday as Coventry take on Guildford in another crucial night of Challenge Cup action.
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