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Blaze continue Phantoms relationship
Blaze Extend Two-Way Deal with Thorpe The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm that British defenceman Billy Thorpe will continue his development on a two-way contract with the club. Thorpe, 20, appeared in 36 regular-season games for the Peterborough Phantoms last season, registerin...
SAUCE ANNOUNCED
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of American defenceman Colton Saucerman for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 33-year-old right-shot blue-liner arrives in Coventry following two successful seasons with Elite League rivals Sheffield Steelers, where he played...
Blaze Add Ukrainian Faceoff Ace
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Ukrainian forward Artem “Artie” Buzoverya for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 25-year-old centreman joins the Blaze from Bentley University (NCAA), where he recorded 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 32...
25/26 Fixtures Released
The fixtures for the 2025/26 Elite League season are now available. The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will begin their campaign with a series of Challenge Cup games, starting with a double-header against the Manchester Storm on the weekend of 13/14 September. Blaze will compete in Group A of the Cha...
2026 Playoff Finals Weekend Tickets
Tickets for the 2026 Elite League Playoff Finals weekend will go on sale Monday 21 July. The annual showpiece, which sees Saturday’s two semi-finals followed by a third vs fourth playoff and the Playoff Final on Sunday, will take place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 202...
Barriga Ignites the Blaze Attack
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of American forward Elijiah Barriga for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 29-year-old joins the Blaze from the Belfast Giants, where he recorded 50 points (16 goals, 34 assists) in 66 Elite League competition games last seaso...
Russell bolsters Blaze blue-line
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian defenceman Connor Russell for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 29-year-old joins the Blaze following four seasons in the ECHL, most recently with the Jacksonville Icemen, where he played alongside fellow new recrui...
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McKenzie Back Where He Belongs
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to announce the return of British forward Zaine McKenzie for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 21-year-old Coventry native made 27 appearances for his hometown club during the 2024/25 campaign, registering two assists in what was his first full season...
Mismash Brings Firepower to Blaze
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are thrilled to announce the signing of American forward Grant Mismash for the 2025/26 Elite League season. The 26-year-old joins the Blaze from the Belfast Giants, where he played a key role in their 2024/25 campaign, registering 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists) in...
25/26 Pre-Season Fixtures
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025/26 Elite League season. Kevin Moore’s side will hit the newly laid Skydome ice for the first time on Friday 29th August (7.30pm) when they host the NIHL Playoff Champions, Milton Keynes Lightning. Th...
Blaze Land Dynamic Defenceman Chukarov
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of American defenceman Ivan Chukarov for the 2025/26 Elite League season. Chukarov, 30, joins the Blaze from the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, where he enjoyed a career-best season in 2025/25, producing 33 points (seven goals...