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The latest news, updates and announcements from Coventry Blaze
Blaze pay tribute to Keeno
The Coventry Blaze held an emotional tribute to Assistant Coach Dayle ‘Keeno’ Keen ahead of the first home game since his sad passing. Chairman Andy Buxton led the tribute saying: “His sudden passing has left a considerable void in our organisation which will take some time to come...
Blaze victorious on emotional night
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze dented the Cardiff Devils’ hopes of catching the Sheffield Steelers at the top of the Elite League table with a hard fought 1-0 victory on an emotional night at Skydome Arena on Wednesday. The fixture was the first on home ice since the sad passing of Assistant Coac...
Keeno’s funeral details
Assistant Coach of the Coventry Blaze Dayle ‘Keeno’ Keen sadly passed away on Monday 26th February while in Scotland. His death came as a shock to his family, the organisation, the hockey world, and all of his friends. Tributes have flooded in, which says everything about the person that...
Blaze in Belfast
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten twice by the Belfast Giants at SSE Arena on Friday and Saturday. Friday: Giants 5 Blaze 1 The Belfast Giants won game one of a double header against the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze 5-1 at SSE Arena on Friday. Following an emotional tribute to Assistant...
Message from Keeno’s Family
Hi, I am writing this on behalf of Dayle’s Mum Kay, sister Daryll, and brother Jamie. My name is Bobby Keen brother of Dayle’s Dad who passed away November 2023. Dear Coventry Blaze, Fans and Friends, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love, tributes, and kind...
RIP Keeno
The Coventry Blaze are devastated after receiving the news that Assistant Coach Dayle Keen, affectionately known as Keeno, passed away on Monday whilst in Scotland. Keeno, 33, has been an integral part of the Blaze team since 2018, and the whole organisation is shocked by his sudden death. Our thoug...
Steelers beat Blaze
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 4-1 by the Elite League leading Sheffield Steelers at Utilita Arena on Sunday. Canadian forward Tyler Kirkup returned to the Blaze line-up with American Aidan Spellacy missing out. The Steelers welcomed back 6’5” centreman Mark Simpson who has been absen...
Win an original tenth Anniversary jersey
On 24th March 2024 vs. Manchester Storm at Skydome Arena (5.30pm) the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will go ‘Retro’ and celebrate our Elite League winning tenth Anniversary season of 2009/10. All of the current players will wear a special Five-on-3 Heritage jersey which takes inspiration...
Blaze frustrated by Stars
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were left frustrated as the Dundee Stars skated away with a 1-2 victory from Skydome Arena on Saturday. American defenceman Chase Hartje made his Blaze debut and creative forward Danny Kristo returned to the line-up following injury. Tyler Kirkup missed out and Arch...
Heritage Jersey 2024
Following the success of the Elite League’s first retro event last season, the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will again take the opportunity to celebrate our history on Sunday 24th March 2024 vs. Manchester Storm at Skydome Arena (5.30pm). In the game, all current players will wear a special F...
Six home games remaining
There are just six home games remaining for the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze in the 2023/24 Elite League regular season campaign. The run-in at Skydome Arena begins with the Dundee Stars on Saturday 24th February (7pm). Dundee sit just four points behind Coventry and will be aiming to close that ga...
Hartje adds depth to Blaze blue-line
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the addition of American defenceman Chase Hartje for the remainder of the 2023/24 Elite League season. The 24-year-old will turn professional with Blaze after completing four years in USports at University of Manitoba. During that time, the t...