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Blaze win opener in dramatic fashion

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze made their home opener of the 2025/26 season one to remember, edging the Manchester Storm 5-4 in overtime in Challenge Cup action at the Skydome Arena. Coventry were without forward Artie Buzoverya and defensive duo Connor Russell and Ivan Chukarov, but two-way Brit Billy Thorpe stepped up on the blue-line.…

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Battling Blaze fall short in Cup opener

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze battled hard but fell 6-4 in their opening Challenge Cup game on the road against the Manchester Storm on Saturday. Travelling to Altrincham without injured pair Artie Buzoverya (forward) and Connor Russell (defenceman), the Blaze endured a nightmare start, conceding three goals inside the opening ten minutes. Brandon Cutler struck…

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Coventry Blaze players celebrate scoring the second goal in Manchester.

Cup campaign begins this weekend

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze open their 2025/26 Challenge Cup campaign with a double-header against the Manchester Storm - travelling to Altrincham on Saturday (7pm) before returning to the Skydome for their home opener on Sunday (5.30pm). Both sides compete in Group A, alongside the Cardiff Devils, Guildford Flames, Nottingham Panthers, and Sheffield Steelers. Each…

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Stewart stars as Blaze end pre-season victorious

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze made it three wins from three on home ice in pre-season, edging the Guildford Flames 3-2 at the Skydome Arena on Sunday thanks largely to a standout performance from netminder Dershahn Stewart. Coventry were without Artie Buzoverya, Connor Russell and Alessio Luciani, with Stewart given the start in goal and…

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Blaze beaten in Nottingham

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 4-1 by the Nottingham Panthers in a pre-season contest at Motorpoint Arena on Saturday. Blaze travelled to Nottingham with captain Kim Tallberg back in the line-up following his return from a summer stint in Australia earlier this week. Ukrainian forward Artie Buzoverya remained sidelined, while Mat Robson got…

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Blaze Hit the Road – Fuelled by Bryan’s Bespoke Dining

The 2025/26 Genting Casino Coventry Blaze head out on the road for the first time this Saturday as they travel to Nottingham to face-off against the Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena (7pm). This season, we’re delighted to be fuelled by Bryan’s Bespoke Dining, a family-run business who will be providing meals for the team on…

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Blaze overcome stubborn Trappers

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze had to be patient but eventually overcame the Tilburg Trappers 4–1 at the Skydome Arena on Sunday in their second pre-season outing. Blaze again went into the game without captain Kim Tallberg, whose summer campaign in Australia with the Newcastle Northstars ended at the semi-final stage on Saturday, and forward…

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Blaze host Tilburg in pre-season test

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze welcome Dutch side Tilburg Trappers to the Skydome Arena on Sunday 31 August (5.30pm) for their second pre-season outing. The Trappers, who compete in Germany’s Oberliga Nord, are no strangers to Coventry, last visiting in pre-season 2016 when Blaze skated to a 6–2 victory (Highlights). Last season Tilburg topped the…

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Blaze top Lighting

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze began their pre-season with a 7–4 victory over the NIHL Champion Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday night. Blaze were without captain Kim Tallberg, who will return from his summer in Australia in the coming days, and forward Artie Buzoverya, held out as a precaution. Dershahn Stewart started in goal, with…

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2025/26 Jersey Revealed

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are proud to present our home, away and Challenge Cup jersey for the 2025/26 Elite League season. Designed with thanks to Five-on-3, who will again be our official jersey supplier. Own and Loan a Regular Season Jersey Own and Loan for the 2025/26 Regular Season is now live. You can…

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Sponsor a Warm-Up Jersey

The Blaze Blue Army are the official sponsors of the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze warm-up jerseys for the 2025/26 Elite League season. Designed and produced by Five-on-3, these unique warm-up jerseys are now available exclusively to Blaze Blue Army members. For just £125, you can sponsor a player’s warm-up jersey for the season. Your name will…

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Early Season Tickets On Sale!

Tickets for all Genting Casino Coventry Blaze home games at the Skydome Arena, up to and including Saturday 26th October vs Cardiff Devils, are now on sale! Or call/visit the Skydome Arena Box Office: 02476 630693 Season Ticket Holders – Important Info A Bolt-On offer has been sent to the lead email address on all…

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Meet the 25/26 players

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are excited to invite you to our popular Meet the Players event on Thursday 28th August at the Skydome Arena. Please note: Entry is via Crosby’s Bar – not the main entrance. After the on-ice introductions, head back into Crosby’s where you’ll have the chance to meet the players, grab…

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Blaze Roster Finnished

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Finnish defenceman Jere Vertanen, completing the club’s roster for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 26-year-old joins the Blaze after an impressive campaign in Poland with Unia Oswiecim, where he registered 32 points (seven goals, 25 assists) in 33 regular season games and…

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Blaze extend partnership with Godiva Travel

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the extension of our partnership with Godiva Travel as the club’s official travel provider for the next two seasons. Following a successful first year together, Godiva Travel will once again provide the team with their luxurious Executive Coach for all away games during the 2025/26 and…

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Blaze Welcome Ela Kirkwood

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to welcome Ela Kirkwood to the club’s office staff. In collaboration with SCCU, Ela will be undertaking an apprenticeship while working as the full-time Media and Marketing Executive. While continuing her studies over the past two years, Ela has already been actively producing content and supporting the club’s…

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Boysen Finalizes Forward Line-up

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Danish forward William Boysen for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 28-year-old joins the Blaze from SønderjyskE of the Danish Metal Ligaen, where he spent the past five seasons and was part of the team that captured the Danish Championship in 2023/24. A…

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Bates confirmed as Assistant Coach

Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Head Coach Kevin Moore has confirmed that Canadian Coltyn Bates will join the club as his Assistant Coach for the 2025/26 Elite League season. Bates, 27, arrives in Coventry following three successful seasons in coaching and management roles in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) with the Winkler Flyers. He began…

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Bearman completes goalie group

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of British goaltender Joel Bearman for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 19-year-old, a product of the Blaze Academy, completes the club’s goaltending group alongside Canadian Mat Robson and American Dershahn Stewart. Bearman began his hockey journey with the Solihull Barons at the under-15…

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Bray links with Bison on two-way deal

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm that British netminder Will Bray has signed a two-way contract with the club for the upcoming season. The agreement will see the 22-year-old continue his development within the Blaze organisation while gaining valuable ice time in the NIHL with the Basingstoke Bison. A product of the…

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Moore re-unites with forward Ruffin

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of American forward Sam Ruffin for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 26-year-old joins the Blaze after a season split between the ECHL and SPHL. Most recently with the Huntsville Havoc, Ruffin impressed by registering 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists) in 29 SPHL…

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