The DPD Coventry Blaze are delighted to unveil the specially designed jerseys that the team will wear for their Ice Hockey Fights Cancer fixture against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday 21 November (7pm).
Created by Five-on-3, the jerseys form part of the Motorpoint Elite League’s league-wide Ice Hockey Fights Cancer campaign, which will see all ten clubs dedicate a home fixture during November to raising awareness of cancer and supporting those affected by the disease.
Originally established in 1998 by the NHL and NHL Players' Association, Hockey Fights Cancer has grown into a major annual initiative, bringing the hockey community together in support of an important cause. Now, British ice hockey is embracing that same spirit, with clubs uniting throughout November.
SPECIALLY DESIGNED JERSEYS
All player jerseys will be available to purchase through the Coventry Blaze online store from 6pm on Thursday 12 November 2026, with two exceptions:
Matthew Gleason - RH Elite Services Shirts Off Their Backs auction on the night of the game.
Evan Fitzpatrick - Online Blaze Booster Club raffle prize in the build-up to the game.
A donation from jersey sales will go to the club’s chosen charity partner, The Myton Hospices, supporting its vital work across Coventry and Warwickshire.
SUPPORTING THE MYTON HOSPICES
The Myton Hospices provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care to adults living with life-limiting illnesses across Coventry and Warwickshire, supporting patients and their families when they need it most.
With hospices in Coventry and Warwick, alongside its Rugby Support Hub and community-based services, Myton offers a wide range of care, including inpatient support, care at home, counselling and wellbeing services.
All care is provided free of charge to patients and their loved ones. As an independent charity, Myton relies heavily on donations and community fundraising to continue delivering its services.
Jodie Jones, Community Fundraiser at The Myton Hospices, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to the Coventry Blaze for choosing to support The Myton Hospices through their Hockey Against Cancer game. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our local community to help us continue providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people across Coventry and Warwickshire.
“It was a pleasure to welcome the players to our hospice and give them an insight into the difference their support will make to our patients and their loved ones. We’re looking forward to being part of the game and seeing the Blaze community come together to support Myton.”
Representatives from Myton will be at the Skydome Arena on Saturday 21 November, raising awareness of the charity’s services, speaking to supporters and encouraging further fundraising.
HELP MYTON OPEN MORE HOSPICE BEDS
As part of its fundraising efforts, Myton is highlighting its urgent Bed Appeal.
The charity has 36 beds across its services but can currently only afford to keep 25 open. It is aiming to raise £327,000, which could fund three additional beds for 12 months.
Every year, around 200 local people die or become too unwell to move while waiting for a hospice bed at Myton. Increased funding would help the charity make more of its existing beds available to those who need them.
You can support the appeal by:
Visiting mytonhospice.org/Beds
Calling 01926 358383
Every donation can help Myton provide more people with the care and support they deserve.
TOGETHER, WE STAND UNITED
Ice Hockey Fights Cancer is about more than the game on the ice. It is an opportunity for the hockey community to come together; recognise the impact cancer has on so many lives and support the organisations making a difference to those affected.
Join the DPD Coventry Blaze at the Skydome Arena on Saturday 21 November as they take on the Sheffield Steelers for a special evening of hockey, fundraising and community support.
Get behind the team, support Ice Hockey Fights Cancer and help make a difference for The Myton Hospices.
