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Buzoverya commits to Blaze
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the re-signing of Ukrainian forward Artem Buzoverya for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Buzoverya iced in 55 games for the Blaze during the 2025/26 campaign, recording four goals and five assists across all Elite League competitions, while...
Russell returns to Coventry
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the re-signing of Canadian defenceman Connor Russell for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Russell enjoyed a strong debut campaign in Coventry, recording 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) across 56 appearances in all Elite League competition...
Tallberg says bye to Blaze
Following four seasons of outstanding service with the club, the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze can confirm that Captain Kim Tallberg will depart the organisation this summer. Tallberg, 34, leaves the Blaze having cemented himself as one of the club’s most respected and influential players of the mod...
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...
Gleason Back to Ignite Blaze Attack
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are thrilled to announce the re-signing of American forward Matthew Gleason for the 2026/27 Elite League season. Gleason, 24, enjoyed a standout first professional season with the Blaze, recording 54 points in 67 Elite League competition games. His 26 goals tied for...
Hazedline added to GB squad
Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Defenceman Archie Hazeldine and Sheffield Steelers forward Ivan Björkly Nordström will be part of the Great Britain squad in Italy this weekend after Milton Keynes Lightning’s Sean Norris had to withdraw because of injury. Norris was injured in Thursday’s ga...
Clements back for season 12
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the return of British defenceman David Clements for his 12th Elite League season in 2026/27. Now ranked among the top five for all-time appearances in club history, the 31-year-old has played 606 times for his hometown club, contributing...
Blaze Retain Top Scorer Mismash
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the re-signing of American forward Grant Mismash for the 2026/27 Elite League season. The 27-year-old led Blaze for points (62) and assists (36) in Elite League competitions last season while his 26 goals was joint-best. It was Mismash’s fi...
25/26 End of Season Award Winners
The 2025/26 Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Awards show took place at the magnificent Nailcote Hall on Tuesday 14th April. Following thanks to all of our sponsors, volunteers and staff, the awards were presented as follows: Coach’s Player of the Season – Sponsored By Willies.co.uk Kim Tall...
Thank You from the Blaze
The curtain has come down on the 2025/26 Elite League season for the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze, and we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our fans for your incredible support throughout the campaign. It’s been a rollercoaster season – one that saw the club reach the Challenge Cu...
Season ends in Cardiff
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze saw their season come to an end with a 4-1 defeat to the Cardiff Devils, losing 6-2 on aggregate in the Elite League Playoff Quarter Finals. Both sides lined up similarly to the first leg, with Mat Robson starting in net for Coventry and Christian Stoever for Cardif...