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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...
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...
Hopkins Back for Fourth Year
The DPD Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the return of Jack Hopkins for the 2026/2027 season.