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The latest news, updates and announcements from Coventry Blaze
Q and A with Moore and Bates
Join the Blaze Blue Army for our first event of the new season as we welcome Head Coach Kevin Moore and Associate Coach Coltyn Bates for an exclusive question-and-answer session. This is a fantastic opportunity for Blaze supporters to hear directly from the coaching staff ahead of the new campaign....
Blaze add Hungarian International to Blue Line
The Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Hungarian defenceman Marko Csollak for the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old recently represented Hungary at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship Division I tournament in Switzerland, continuing his development on the international st...
Musser brings leadership to Blaze
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of American defenceman Carson Musser for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Musser, 29, joins the Blaze after four seasons with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals, where he made 224 regular season appearances, recording 88 point...
Ness added to Blaze roster for 26/27
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of American forward Griffin Ness for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Ness, 26, joins the Blaze following a 2025/26 campaign split between the Kalamazoo Wings and Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL. Across 58 games, he recorded 11 goals a...
Blaze confirm pre-season clash with Gothiques d’Amiens.
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze welcome French side Gothiques d’Amiens to the Skydome Arena on Sunday 30 August (5:30pm) for an international pre-season test as preparations begin for the new campaign. Competing in France’s top division, Ligue Magnus, Amiens will be a familiar name to Elite League...
Ruffin returns to Coventry
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the return of forward Sam Ruffin for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Ruffin, 27, joined the Blaze ahead of the 2025/26 campaign following a season split between the ECHL and SPHL. During his time in the SPHL, he impressed offensively, recordi...
Blaze to battle Flames in pre-season
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm their first pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2026/27 Elite League campaign, as they renew their rivalry with the Guildford Flames. Kevin Moore’s side will begin their weekend on the road, travelling to Guildford on Saturday 5th September for a...
Grima Strengthens Blaze Blue Line
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the signing of Canadian defenceman Nick Grima for the 2026/27 Elite League season. The 27-year-old joins the Blaze after spending the past two seasons with the ECHL’s Indy Fuel, where he recorded 28 points (three goals, 25 assi...
Kit Sale 2026
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Annual Equipment Sale will take place on Saturday, 20th June, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Skydome Arena. Fans will have the opportunity to see guests Ice and Clean, the Blaze Blue Army, and Five on 3, who will all be in attendance. A wide range of items will be availa...
Hopkins back for fourth year
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the return of British forward Jack Hopkins for the 2026/27 Elite League season. During his third season in Coventry, Hopkins recorded 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 66 Elite League games. His performances earned him the club’s Bri...
McKenzie pens two-year deal
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the return of British forward Zaine McKenzie on a new two-year deal, keeping him with his hometown club through to the end of the 2027/28 Elite League season. During the 2026/27 campaign, 22-year-old McKenzie split his season between the Blaz...
Capps signs full-time deal
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce that 18-year-old Brynley Capps will rejoin the club on a full-time basis for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Last season, Capps spent the year with the Telford Tigers, where he enjoyed an impressive campaign, recording 23 goals and 29 assist...