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Blaze Thank Genting Casino
The Coventry Blaze would like to extend our sincere thanks to Genting Casino as they step aside as the club’s title sponsor after 14 incredible years of support. Having proudly held the title sponsorship since 2012, Genting Casino has played a vital role in the continued growth and success of...
26/27 Fixtures Released
The fixtures for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season are now available. A Digital Calendar Sync link will follow shortly. The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will begin the competitive campaign with a Challenge Cup schedule that opens away to the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday 12 September, bef...
Pre-season to begin AT HOME WITH STORM
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm their first pre-season fixture ahead of the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League campaign, as rivals the Manchester Storm visit the Skydome. The Blaze will make their first appearance in front of the home fans on Saturday 29 August, with a 7.00pm f...
Elite League Partners with Motorpoint
Motorpoint has signed a five-season deal to be the principal commercial partner of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Now known as the Motorpoint Elite League, the partnership will last until 2031 and is the first time the leading nearly new and used car retailer has held the naming rights for a pr...
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...
Experienced forward Kaspick Joins Blaze
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian forward Tanner Kaspick for the 2026/27 Elite League season. The 28-year-old arrives in Coventry following an impressive professional career that has seen him play in the AHL, ECHL, ICEHL, DEL, Slovakia, and Sweden. O...
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...
2027 Playoff Finals Weekend Tickets
Tickets for the 2027 Elite League Playoff Finals weekend will go on sale Monday 29th June. The annual showpiece, which sees Saturdays’ two Semi-Finals followed by a 3rd vs 4th playoff and the Playoff Final on Sunday will take place over Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April 2027 at the Motorpoint Aren...
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...