2026/27
News
The latest news, updates and announcements from Coventry Blaze
Blaze end pre-season with a win
The DPD Coventry Blaze bounced back from Saturday night’s defeat to end their 2026/27 pre-season campaign in style, beating the Guildford Flames 6-4 at the Skydome Arena on Sunday. Blaze made the perfect start and opened the scoring at 3:01, with Nick Grima finding the back of the net on the powerpl...
Blaze fall to Flames
The DPD Coventry Blaze suffered a 7-2 pre-season defeat against the Guildford Flames at Guildford Spectrum on Saturday. Blaze started brightly and created opportunities in the opening stages, but it was the hosts who took the lead at 3:31. Cole Sanford finished from Josh Waller to give Guildford an...
Thank You to JD
The DPD Coventry Blaze would like to thank ‘JD’ John Dalziel, whose final game as the club’s announcer will take place on Sunday 13th September, when the Blaze take on the Cardiff Devils in the Challenge Cup at Skydome Arena. John has been behind the mic since the 2003/04 season, becoming a much-lov...
Blaze battle back to beat Amiens
The DPD Coventry Blaze fought back late to defeat Gothiques d’Amiens of the French Ligue Magnus 5-4 in an entertaining pre-season encounter at Skydome Arena on Sunday. For the second consecutive pre-season game, Blaze started brightly, with Amiens netminder Mathis Thirion having to make a stream of...
Blaze begin pre-season victorious
The DPD Coventry Blaze began their 2026/27 pre-season campaign with a 3-1 victory over Manchester Storm at Skydome Arena on Saturday. Blaze started brightly and kept Evan Weninger busy in the Storm net during the early stages. The home side’s strong start was rewarded at 9:33 when William Boysen’s p...
Boysen back for more
The DPD Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce that Danish forward William Boysen will return to the club for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season. Boysen, 29, returns after an impressive first campaign in Coventry, registering 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points in 63 Elite League appearanc...
Bowl with the Blaze (Sept 26)
The Blaze Blue Army are delighted to announce their first fan event of the 2026/27 season – the ever-popular Bowl with the Blaze! Open to all ages, this is your chance to meet and bowl alongside a Blaze player for a fun evening with fellow supporters. Event Details Date: Tuesday 22nd September...
2026/27 Jersey Revealed
The DPD Coventry Blaze are proud to present our home, away and Challenge Cup jersey for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season. Designed with thanks to Five-on-3, who will again be our official jersey supplier. HOME AWAY Challenge Cup Replica Jerseys Both the home, away and Challenge Cup jersey...
Richardson joins Blaze
The DPD Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the signing of Canadian forward Ryan Richardson for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season. Richardson joins the Blaze from the Greensboro Gargoyles of the ECHL, where he played 61 games, scoring 12 goals and adding six assists for 18 points. Prior t...
Blaze Welcome DPD as New Title Sponsor
Ahead of the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season, the Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce DPD as the club’s new title sponsor for the next three seasons. As one of the UK’s leading parcel delivery companies, DPD is recognised for its innovation, industry-leading delivery service...
MacArthur joins Blaze
The Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the signing of Canadian forward Colby MacArthur for the 2026/27 season. MacArthur, 24, arrives in Coventry following his first taste of professional hockey with the Kansas City Mavericks, where he played 13 games, recording two goals and two assists. Prior t...
Blaze secure Perlini signature
The Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Great Britain international Brett Perlini for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season. Perlini, 36, has spent the past two seasons with the Cardiff Devils, where he played an important role in helping the Welsh side lift the Continental...