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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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Blue Army Q&A Night

The Blaze Blue Army are excited to invite fans to a special Q&A evening with Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Head Coach Kevin Moore and new summer signings Colton Saucerman and Mike Pelech. Come along to hear directly from the coach and players ahead of the new season, ask your burning questions, and enjoy a relaxed…

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Blaze Add Collegiate Standout to the Crease

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are excited to announce the signing of Canadian netminder Dershahn Stewart for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 25-year-old will turn professional with the Blaze following an outstanding NCAA Division III collegiate career at Adrian College. In the most recent season, Stewart posted a .910 save percentage and 2.64 goals-against…

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Pelech Delivered to Coventry

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of experienced Canadian forward Michael “Mike” Pelech for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 35-year-old joins from Hungarian side UTE, where he recorded 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 16 regular season games, along with one goal in the playoffs. Prior to his…

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Blaze continue Phantoms relationship

Blaze Extend Two-Way Deal with Thorpe The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm that British defenceman Billy Thorpe will continue his development on a two-way contract with the club. Thorpe, 20, appeared in 36 regular-season games for the Peterborough Phantoms last season, registering five points (one goal, four assists). He also featured in…

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SAUCE ANNOUNCED

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of American defenceman Colton Saucerman for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 33-year-old right-shot blue-liner arrives in Coventry following two successful seasons with Elite League rivals Sheffield Steelers, where he played a pivotal role in their 2023/24 Grand Slam triumph. Over 128 Elite League…

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Blaze Add Ukrainian Faceoff Ace

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Ukrainian forward Artem "Artie" Buzoverya for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 25-year-old centreman joins the Blaze from Bentley University (NCAA), where he recorded 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 32 games last season. A standout in the faceoff circle, the 6’3”…

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25/26 Fixtures Released

The fixtures for the 2025/26 Elite League season are now available. The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will begin their campaign with a series of Challenge Cup games, starting with a double-header against the Manchester Storm on the weekend of 13/14 September. Blaze will compete in Group A of the Challenge Cup alongside the Cardiff Devils,…

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2026 Playoff Finals Weekend Tickets

Tickets for the 2026 Elite League Playoff Finals weekend will go on sale Monday 21 July. The annual showpiece, which sees Saturday's two semi-finals followed by a third vs fourth playoff and the Playoff Final on Sunday, will take place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. Following the sell-out success of the…

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Barriga Ignites the Blaze Attack

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of American forward Elijiah Barriga for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 29-year-old joins the Blaze from the Belfast Giants, where he recorded 50 points (16 goals, 34 assists) in 66 Elite League competition games last season, playing a key role in helping the…

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Russell bolsters Blaze blue-line

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian defenceman Connor Russell for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 29-year-old joins the Blaze following four seasons in the ECHL, most recently with the Jacksonville Icemen, where he played alongside fellow new recruit Ivan Chukarov. A steady presence on the blue line,…

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McKenzie Back Where He Belongs

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the return of British forward Zaine McKenzie for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 21-year-old Coventry native made 27 appearances for his hometown club during the 2024/25 campaign, registering two assists in what was his first full season with the Blaze. In addition, McKenzie played 15…

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Mismash Brings Firepower to Blaze

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…

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25/26 Pre-Season Fixtures

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025/26 Elite League season. Kevin Moore’s side will hit the newly laid Skydome ice for the first time on Friday 29th August (7.30pm) when they host the NIHL Playoff Champions, Milton Keynes Lightning. The action continues on Sunday 31st August…

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Blaze Land Dynamic Defenceman Chukarov

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of American defenceman Ivan Chukarov for the 2025/26 Elite League season. Chukarov, 30, joins the Blaze from the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, where he enjoyed a career-best season in 2025/25, producing 33 points (seven goals, 26 assists) in 67 regular season appearances and…

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Girls’ Learn to Play Ice Hockey

After a hugely successful launch in Nottingham with the Nottingham Vipers, the Learn to Play Ice Hockey programme is now coming to Coventry! This exciting initiative has already introduced dozens of girls to the thrill of ice hockey – and now it’s Coventry’s turn to get involved. Willies.co.uk, in partnership with Bauer Hockey, Planet Ice Skydome Arena,…

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