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Full team signing on Sunday

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze host the Manchester Storm on Sunday (24th March) with a 5.30pm face-off and after the game there will be a FULL team signing in Crosby's bar. All of the Blaze players will have sharpies to sign jerseys, photos, calendars etc. There will also be a FREE skating session post-game. Skate…

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Blaze Go Retro on Sunday

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will go Retro on Sunday vs. Manchester Storm (5.30pm) at Skydome Arena. All players will wear a special Five-on-3 Heritage jersey which takes inspiration from our tenth anniversary shirt which was worn during our league winning season of 2009/10. Thanks to a dramatic hat-trick from the late Adam Calder in…

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Mistakes proves costly for Blaze

Mistakes proved costly for the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze as they were defeated 4-7 by the Sheffield Steelers at Skydome Arena. The victory for Sheffield means that a regulation win in Cardiff on Wednesday will see them crowned Elite League Champions. The teams combine for nine goals during the first half of the game, with…

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Storm edge Blaze in Altrincham

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 3-1 in the Elite League by Manchester Storm in Altrincham on Friday. Blaze were boosted by the return of Canadian defenceman James Shearer who had missed several weeks of action through injury. The first period flew by with Blaze narrowly outshooting their opponents 8-11. But with both Evan…

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End of Season Jersey Sale

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze End of Season game-worn jersey sale is now live! Each player's home and away regular season jersey is available for a price of £150 via our online store. Game worn away jerseys can be collected from the FanHub during our final home game of the regular season vs. Guildford Flames…

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2024 End of Season Awards

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze End of Season Awards show will take place on Tuesday 9th April at the fabulous Nailcote Hall, Nailcote Lane, Berkswell, CV7 7DE. Doors open at 6.30pm with the show starting at 7.15pm. Tickets are priced at £15 per person and can be purchased from the FanHub on a Blaze match…

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Blaze bounce back in Scotland

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze bounced back from Saturday night disappointment to beat the Dundee Stars 1-4 and take home two points from their Scottish double header. The opening period was a physical affair with both Lucas Brine and Taran Kozun busy in net. Dundee had the puck in the net late in the period,…

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Flyers use powerplay to beat Blaze

The Fife Flyers used their powerplay to beat the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze 5-2 in the Elite League on Saturday. After beating the Elite League title chasing Cardiff Devils at home on Wednesday, Blaze coach Danny Stewart opted to keep the same line-up. Blaze started brightly in the early going and went ahead on the…

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Thanks to Tooling Intelligence

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze would like to thank friend and partner of the club Tooling Intelligence. Led by Richard Swaffield, the company have made a significant financial contribution to allow the team to travel to Scotland on Friday, rather than Saturday for this weekend’s double header. Usually, travel to Scotland happens on the day…

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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 to terms with. As we have seen…

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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 Coach Dayle ‘Keeno’…

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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 he was. Writing on behalf of…

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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 Blaze Coach Dayle…

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Message from Keeno’s Family

Hi, I am writing this on behalf of Dayle's Mum Kay, sister Daryl, 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 words following the passing…

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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 thoughts are with Keeno’s family, his…

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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 absent for the past couple of weeks through injury…

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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 from our tenth anniversary shirt. The game worn jerseys were…

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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 Archie Hazeldine was allowed to ice for Telford…

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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 Five-on-3 Heritage jersey which takes inspiration from our…

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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 gap while after beating Guildford…

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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 two-way blue-liner contributed 45 points (eight goals, 37 assists)…

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Blaze douse Flames

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze erased an early two goal deficit to beat the Guildford Flames 3-2 in the Elite League at Skydome Arena on Saturday. Blaze were boosted by the return of British forward Jack Hopkins, but after an overnight trip back from Glasgow, took some time to grow into the game as the…

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Clan edge Blaze in Glasgow

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze had a hard-fought 4-2 loss on the road to Glasgow Clan on Friday in the Elite League. Blaze welcomed back forward Johnny Curran who missed Wednesday’s home victory over Clan, but Danny Kristo was ruled out after sustaining an injury in that game. James Shearer and Jack Hopkins also remained…

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Dudek leads Blaze past Clan

American forward J.D. Dudek scored twice to help the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze beat the Glasgow Clan 4-3 in overtime at Skydome Arena on Valentine’s night. Blaze, who snapped a three-game losing streak, welcomed back David Clements after the defenceman helped Great Britain move onto the Final Qualifying stage for the Winter Olympics this weekend.…

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Stewart takes positive from weekend

Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Head Coach says his side can take positives from a weekend which saw them go toe-to-toe with the Elite League's top two teams. Despite not managing to collect points against the Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers, Stewart said he was pleased with his sides compete and execution level, while also challenging…

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Clements and Curran in GB success

Genting Casino Coventry Blaze defenceman David Clements and forward Johnny Curran helped Team Great Britain secure a place in Final Qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics. GB followed up commanding victories over China and Serbia with 7-4 victory over Romania at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff on Sunday. Curran registered a goal and an assist…

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League leaders win at Skydome

The Sheffield Steelers extended their substantial lead at the top of the Elite League table with a hard-fought 3-6 win over Genting Casino Coventry Blaze at Skydome Arena on Sunday. Blaze were again without defenceman David Clements and forward Johnny Curran who helped Great Britain move onto the Final Qualifying stage for the Winter Olympics…

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Devils fightback to defeat Blaze

The Cardiff Devils fought back from 1-3 down and scored four unanswered goals to beat the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze 5-3 at Ice Arena Wales in the Elite League on Friday. Blaze travelled to Cardiff without defenceman David Clements and forward Johnny Curran who are proudly representing Great Britain in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Canadian…

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Ripley agrees two-way with MK

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze can confirm that British forward Nathan Ripley has agreed a two-way deal with the NIHL’s Milton Keynes Lightning. Blaze will have first call on Ripley’s services, but to aid his development with additional ice time and responsibility, he will made available to ice for Milton Keynes when appropriate. Ripley’s first…

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Panthers fightback to beat Blaze

The Nottingham Panthers snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 2-6 victory over Genting Casino Coventry Blaze at Skydome Arena on Sunday. With the momentum of a penalty-shots victory the night before in Nottingham, Coventry began the game on fire scoring twice in the opening minute. Swede Kim Tallberg was first on the board at…

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Blaze top Panthers in shoot-out

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze used a shoot-out to defeat the Nottingham Panthers 4-5 at Motorpoint Arena on Saturday. The Blaze welcomed back forwards Kim Tallberg and Mitch Cook into the line-up but were again without defenceman James Shearer and Nottingham born forward Jack Hopkins. Aiming to repeat their New Year's Eve success, Blaze took…

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2024 Valentine’s Jersey

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are proud to present our Five-on-3 2024 Valentine’s jersey. On the sleeve and back of the jersey is the logo of Prostate Cancer UK, who we are proud to support and help raise awareness for this Valentine’s. One in eight men will get prostate cancer with the highest risk being…

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Blaze eliminated from cup in Semi-Finals

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were eliminated from the Challenge Cup at the Semi-Final stage with a 4-1 second-leg defeat (10-1 on aggregate) to the Sheffield Steelers. Blaze travelled to Sheffield with a depleted line-up missing forwards Mitch Cook, Kim Tallberg and Jack Hopkins while James Shearer was absent from the defence, all through injury.…

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Blaze defeated on Pride Night

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze added a point to their Elite League tally, but were defeated 2-3 by Glasgow Clan via a penalty shoot-out at Skydome Arena on Sunday. The fixture was part of a league wide initiative, celebrating inclusivity and equality in ice hockey, a message the Blaze were proud to present on the…

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Blaze beaten in Belfast

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 5-2 at SSE Arena by Belfast Giants in the Elite League on Saturday. Coventry travelled across the Irish sea without British pair Nathan Ripley and Archie Hazeldine, while Canadian Mitch Cook remained out of the line-up through injury. Nolan Kent got the start in net for Blaze with…

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Hockey is for Everyone

At the Skydome Arena everyone is welcome and on Sunday 28th January we will promote that message by hosting a special Pride game vs. Glasgow Clan (5.30pm). The fixture is part of a league wide initiative and we would love it if you could join us to celebrate inclusivity and diversity in our fantastic sport.   Call 02476630693 or visit…

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Early Bird Deadline Extended For Playoff Finals Weekend

Due to massive demand for tickets to the 2024 Playoff Finals Weekend, the deadline for early bird pricing has been extended. Current pricing will now last one further week, until midnight on Wednesday 31 January. After that - tickets will return to standard pricing. Todd Kelman, Elite League Board Member & Cardiff Devils Managing Director…

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Blaze suffer heavy first-leg defeat

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat in the first-leg of the Challenge Cup Semi-Final at Skydome Arena against Sheffield Steelers. The top-seeded Steelers started perfectly and took a lead after just 12 seconds when Mark Simpson found space in front of Taran Kozun’s net and finished neatly from Daniel Ciampini’s pass.…

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Cup Semi-Final preview

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze and Sheffield Steelers meet in the 2024 Challenge Cup Semi Final. The first-leg will be at Skydome Arena tonight (Wednesday 24th January) with a 7.30pm face-off. Call 02476630693 or visit the Skydome Arena Box Office. If you are a Blaze Season Ticket holder and want to purchase your Season Ticket…

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We need YOUR support on Wednesday

Join us in making history at Skydome Arena this Wednesday (24th of January) as the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze take on the Sheffield Steelers in the Challenge Cup Semi-Final first-leg (7.30pm). The biggest game in many years which could help catapult us to the Challenge Cup Grand Final. The Steelers may be top seeds, but…

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Clements and Curran called up to GB

Genting Casino Coventry Blaze defenceman David Clements and forward Johnny Curran have been called up to the Team Great Britain squad for the Olympic Qualifiers to be held at Vindico Arena in Cardiff. Great Britain will be joined by Romania, China and Serbia for the four-team tournament from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th February 2024.…

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Blaze beat Giants via penalty shots

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze beat the Belfast Giants 3-2 via a penalty shoot-out at Skydome Arena on Sunday. The fixture was the first between the two since Blaze knocked the reigning Champions out of the Challenge Cup at the Quarter-Final stage a month ago, also using a penalty-shootout. Blaze got off to the perfect…

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Blaze fightback to beat Storm

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze fought back from three goals down to beat the Manchester Storm 3-4 in the Elite League at Storm Shelter on Saturday. American Aidan Spellacy returned to the Coventry line-up following a brief spell on the sidelines through injury. Mitch Cook, who has scored two in the last two games, sat…

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Blaze top Flames in OT

Captain Brady Norrish scored Genting Casino Coventry Blaze's winner in overtime for the second successive game in a 3-2 road victory over Guildford Flames on Wednesday night. The Flames came into the league fixture looking to move up to second place after losing just once in their last seven games. Blaze, meanwhile, had their sights…

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Blaze fight back to beat Flyers in OT

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze fought back from three goals down en route to a 5-4 overtime victory over Fife Flyers at Skydome Arena on Sunday. Coventry came into the game well rested after having Saturday night free of a fixture, but despite coach Danny Stewart stressing the importance of a strong start it was…

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Pride 2024

To celebrate inclusivity and diversity in our sport, the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze players will wear special jerseys designed by Five-on-3 in our two games taking place during the Elite League's annual Pride week. vs. Belfast Giants | Saturday 27th January (7pm) | SSE Arena vs. Glasgow Clan Sunday 28th January (5.30pm) | Skydome Arena…

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Semi-final tickets on sale

Tickets are now available for the first-leg of the Challenge Cup semi-final vs. Sheffield Steelers at Skydome Arena on Wednesday 24th January (7.30pm). The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze knocked out the reigning Champions Belfast Giants to earn the two-legged tie with the Steelers for a place in the Grand Final. Call 02476630693 or visit the…

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Storm edge Blaze

The Manchester Storm collected two Elite League points from Skydome Arena with a narrow 1-2 victory over Genting Casino Coventry Blaze on Sunday. The opening period was scoreless as Taran Kozun and Evan Weninger stopped the combined 13 shots in a game which started slowly. Period two saw an increase in tempo and the Blaze…

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Curran the hero on return debut

Returning forward Johnny Curran was the hero as the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze earnt a hard-fought 1-2 overtime victory in Scotland against the Dundee Stars. Curran, who returned earlier this week for a second spell in Coventry, came into the line-up in place of Aidan Spellacy who was injured in a knee-on-knee collision with Nottingham…

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New Year Kit Grid Sale

Support your favourite Blaze player and keep them protected down the stretch of the 2023/24 Elite League season by becoming the official sponsor of a piece of their equipment. All sponsors will benefit from having their name on the kit sponsorship grid on our website for the remainder of the season and in our monthly…

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Curran comes home

With support from the Blaze Blue Army, Booster Club and partner Tooling Intelligence, the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are excited to confirm the return of forward Johnny Curran for the remainder of the 2023/24 Elite League season. Curran previously spent three seasons with the Blaze before moving to Slovakia to begin the current campaign. His…

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Full team signing on Sunday

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze host the Manchester Storm on Sunday (7th January) with a 5.30pm face-off and after the game there will be a FULL team signing in Crosby's bar. All of the Blaze players will have sharpies to sign jerseys, photos, calendars etc. There will also be a FREE skating session post-game. Skate…

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Blaze end 2023 victorious

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will enjoy a Happy New Year after beating the Nottingham Panthers for a second consecutive night, 2-4 at Motorpoint Arena. The Panthers had two early powerplay opportunities and they made the second one count at 5.40 when Alexander Lunsjo was Johnny-on-the-spot to put home a Westin Michaud shot past Taran…

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Blaze beat Panthers in shoot-out

The Genting Casino Blaze scored twice in the final ten minutes to come from behind to beat the Nottingham Panthers 4-3 via penalty shots on Saturday at Skydome Arena. Following a scoreless first period, Blaze got on the board first when David Clements’ shot from the point was tipped into the net by top scorer…

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Hazeldine agrees two-way with Telford

Genting Casino Coventry Blaze defenceman Archie Hazeldine has agreed a two-way deal with the NIHL’s Telford Tigers The Blaze will continue to have first call on the 19 year-old Brit's services, but he will be made available to Tom Watkins' Tigers when possible to gain him additional ice time and aid his development.

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Devils better battling Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten for the second night in a row by the title chasing Cardiff Devils, 3-7 at Skydome Arena. Seeking to rebound from a disappointing night in South Wales on Boxing Day, the Blaze came out with real intent but a mistake on their powerplay put them behind early as…

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Devils hit Blaze for eight

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 8-0 by the Cardiff Devils at a sold out Vindico Arena on Boxing Day. Canadian centreman Tyler Busch had the only goal of the first period, scoring past ex Devil Taran Kozun in the Blaze net with a tip from a Bode Wilde shot from the point. The…

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Flames double up on Blaze

The Guildford Flames recorded a second straight win over the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze, prevailing 5-1 at the Spectrum on Saturday night. Both sides opted to swap their netminder from the evening before with Eamon McAdam starting for Guildford and Nolan Kent called into action for Coventry. Each were tested in the early going, but…

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Flames edge Blaze on Friday before Christmas

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 2-3 in the Elite League by Guildford Flames in their final home game before Christmas. Blaze began the game with Canadian Taran Kozun in net backed up by countryman Nolan Kent who was able to enter the line-up in the absence of import forward Mitch Cook. The in-form…

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Cup Semi-Final dates confirmed

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will face the Sheffield Steelers in a two-legged Challenge Cup Semi Final with an aggregate score deciding who progresses to the grand Final. As the higher seed, Sheffield have opted to hold the second leg at home and the dates of the fixtures have been confirmed as follows: First leg:…

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Blaze progress to semi-finals of Challenge Cup

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze produced a sensational third period comeback and penalty shots victory to dump the reigning Champions Belfast Giants out of the Challenge Cup on Wednesday. The two teams tied the first-leg of the aggregate encounter at Skydome Arena 1-1, meaning the winner of the second-leg at SSE Arena would advance to…

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Spend Christmas with the Blaze

Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas experience with the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze.  Enjoy top-flight sporting entertainment and fun for all the family over the festive period. Our festive fixtures at Skydome Arena are as follows: Friday 22nd December (7.30pm) vs. Guildford Flames  Wednesday 27th December (7.30pm) vs. Cardiff Devils - includes Skate with the…

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Blaze use OT to defeat Clan again

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze used overtime for a second consecutive night to defeat the Glasgow Clan 3-2 at Skydome Arena on Sunday. Despite arriving home from Scotland in the early hours it was the Blaze who came out full of energy in the first period, heavily outshooting their opponents 18-8. However, Antti Karjalainen in…

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Blaze beat Clan in overtime

A sensational second period and overtime winner from Captain Brady Norrish helped the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze to a 4-5 Elite League victory over Glasgow Clan at Braehead Arena on Saturday. Following a 46-save victory over the Nottingham Panthers on Sunday, American Nolan Kent got his second consecutive Elite League start with Taran Kozun left…

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Skate with the Blaze

One of the most popular events of the season will take place following our game vs. Cardiff Devils at Skydome Arena on Wednesday 27th December (7.30pm) – Skate with the Blaze. After the game, all ticket holders are invited to skate with the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze players where you will be able to get…

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Blaze and Giants tie first-leg

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze and Belfast Giants drew 1-1 in the first-leg of the Challenge Cup Quarter-Final at Skydome Arena on Wednesday, leaving everything to play for in Belfast next Wednesday 20th December (7pm). Swede Kim Tallberg opened the scoring of the two-legged aggregate score tie at 10.55 taking advantage of a Belfast turnover…

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Present Drop on Sunday

It’s never nice to have to spend Christmas in hospital, but with your support we can make things better for the patients at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. In partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity (UHCWC) the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will be holding a Present Drop at the Elite League game vs.…

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Blaze extend winning run to five

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Panthers at Skydome Arena on Sunday. The first period was an even affair with both sides keeping things tight defensively and netminders Nolan Kent for Coventry and Rok Stojanovic for Nottingham starting the game strongly. It took…

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Blaze topple Giants

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze used their powerplay and an overtime winner from Alessio Luciani to topple the Belfast Giants 3-2 at Skydome Arena on Saturday. The home side were without assistant coach Dayle Keen, defenceman Archie Hazeldine and forward Jack Hopkins who will represent Under-20 World Championship Division II Group A which takes place…

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2024 Christmas Jersey

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to present our 2024 Five-on-3 Christmas Jersey. The Christmas village style jersey will be worn by the Blaze players in the game vs. Guildford Flames on Friday 22nd December (7.30pm). Each game worn jersey can be purchased for £150 and collected from the FanHub after the game. The…

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Special ticket offer for cup quarters

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will host the Belfast Giants in the first-leg of the Challenge Cup Quarter-final on Wednesday 13th December (7.30pm) at Skydome Arena. The second-leg of the tie will be played on Wednesday 20th December (7pm) at SSE Arena, Belfast. We need the support of as many people as possible for this hugely important game and…

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Food Drop on Sunday

At our game vs. Nottingham Panthers on Sunday at Skydome Arena, we will be holding a Christmas Food Drop for Coventry Foodbank which is part of the Trussell Trust network. Coventry Foodbank provides emergency food for people in crisis - all year round. Over 90% of the food distributed by foodbanks in The Trussell Trust network is donated by…

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Elite League Playoff Finals Tickets on sale

Ticketing information is now confirmed for this season’s Playoff Finals Weekend, which takes place Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April 2024 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. Tickets are now on sale for the annual showpiece weekend, which will follow the traditional format of two Semi-Finals on Saturday followed by a 3rd vs 4th playoff…

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McNulty the hero as Blaze topple Devils

Canadian forward Ian McNulty was the hero as the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze came from behind to beat the Cardiff Devils 3-2 in a shoot-out at Skydome Arena on Sunday. All three of McNulty’s strikes held significance, his first on the powerplay at 20.21 was for charity as those in attendance supported the Blaze’s Air…

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Blaze come from behind to beat Flyers

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze came from two down in the Elite League to beat the Fife Flyers 2-4 in Scotland on Saturday. Fife were without import forwards Ben Hawerchuk, Kyle Osterberg, Anthon Eriksson and Johan Eriksson but did hand a debut to Latvian centre Vitalijs Pavlovs. Despite their offensive ranks being depleted, the Flyers…

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Challenge Cup Quarter Final dates confirmed

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will face the Belfast Giants in a two-legged Challenge Cup Quarter-final with an aggregate score deciding who progresses to the semi-finals. As the higher seed, Belfast have opted to hold the second leg at home and the dates of the fixtures have been confirmed as follows: First leg: Wednesday 13th…

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Air the Bear on Sunday vs. Devils

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will host the Cardiff Devils on Sunday 3rd December (5.30pm) at Skydome Arena and we invite you to Air the Bear in support of Free Radio's Cash for Kids (Mission Christmas). When the Blaze score their first goal of the night, we ask supporters to throw a teddy bear or…

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Blaze beat Stars at Skydome

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Dundee Stars at Skydome Arena on Saturday. High in confidence from a five-game winning run, the Stars took an early lead through Carter Johnson at 8.23. The goal was the big centreman’s second of the season and came on…

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Christmas Charity Initiatives

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will be hosting the following charity initiatives this Christmas: Sunday 3rd December vs. Cardiff Devils (5.30pm) Air the Bear in support of Mission Christmas/Cash for Kids via Free Radio. Sunday 10th December vs. Nottingham Panthers (5.30pm) Christmas Food Drop for Coventry Foodbank which is part of the Trussell Trust network. Sunday…

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Fight back not enough for Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze lost their final game of the Challenge Cup group stage 2-4 to Cardiff Devils at Skydome Arena on Wednesday. Both teams had already secured progression to the quarter-finals stage ahead of face-off, but each wanted to secure the points to aid their seeding for the knockout stages. Coventry were able…

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Flyers double up over Blaze

The Fife Flyers recorded a four-point weekend over the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze with a 4-3 victory in Kirkcaldy on Sunday. Fife were ahead early on their home ice with overtime hero of the night before Colin Shirley beating Blaze’s starter Nolan Kent at 1.09. David Clements levelled for the Blaze at 5.58 but the…

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Flyers late show stuns Blaze

The Fife Flyers left it late to stun the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze and take a 3-4 overtime victory from Skydome Arena on Saturday.   Coventry got off to a perfect start when American J.D. Dudek circled the net before shooting to score in a second game running after just 20 seconds. The home side…

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2024 Blaze calendar

The 2024 Genting Casino Coventry Blaze calendar is now available: A3 Wall Size £15 A5 Desk Size £10 Bundle 1 of Each £22 Each calendar has space on for you to fill in your families special dates and Blaze games. Calendars are available for purchase online and can be collected from the FanHub on a…

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Blaze Quiz Night

The Blaze Blue Army supporters club are happy to announce their second social event of the season. On Tuesday 5th December 2023, they will be hosting the very popular quiz night at Sky Blue Tavern, Hertford Place, Coventry, CV1 3JZ. The cost will be £25 per-team with a maximum of five people. A Blaze player…

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Kozun inspires Blaze to away point

Inspired by a 34 save performance from Canadian netminder Taran Kozun, the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze claimed a valuable Elite League point from a 2-1 overtime defeat to Sheffield Steelers at Utilita Arena Sunday. Coventry began the game brightly and had a golden opportunity to go ahead when a 3-on-1 opportunity landed on the stick…

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Blaze add point to cup tally

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze added an important point to their Challenge Cup tally with a 1-2 overtime defeat to Guildford Flames on Saturday Skydome Arena. With the game on armistice day, face-off followed a period of remembrance, which like Blaze’s special jerseys for the evening paid special tribute to the lives lost on HMS…

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Re-arranged fixture dates

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze vs. Cardiff Devils Challenge Cup fixture originally scheduled for Sunday 29th October will now take place on Wednesday 22nd November with a 7.30pm face-off at Skydome Arena. Postponed due to the sad passing of Adam Johnson, the Cup fixture will be Blaze’s final of the group stage. Due to having…

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Blaze add forward Spellacy

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the addition of two-way American forward Aidan Spellacy for the remainder of the 2023/24 Elite League season. Spellacy, 25, had 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 35 games while with St. Cloud State University last season and helped the NCAA Huskies to an NCHC Tournament…

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Thanks to Cole Donhauser

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze would like to thank American forward Cole Donhauser following the decision that he will leave the club with immediate effect. The hard-working winger iced 13 times for the Blaze in Elite League competitions scoring six points (one goal, five assists). 23-year-old Donhauser turned professional with Coventry this season and scored…

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Remembrance 2023

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will host the Guildford Flames at Skydome Arena on Saturday (7pm) in an important Challenge Cup fixture. With the game being held on Remembrance Day, the Blaze will hold a ceremony of remembrance ahead of face-off and the players will wear special jerseys designed and supplied by Five-on-3 to mark the occasion. …

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Challenge Cup group stage reaching its climax

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze face-off against the Guildford Flames at Skydome Arena on Saturday (7pm) in a crucial game for Challenge Cup progression.  With two games left in the group stage, Blaze and Flames are tied on four points. Cardiff Devils have already claimed top spot and will progress to the quarter-finals as a…

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Blaze avenge defeat with road win

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze avenged a home defeat to Dundee Stars on Saturday by travelling to Scotland and beating the same opposition 2-5 on Sunday night. As per all Elite League games this weekend, the evening began with a touching tribute to Adam Johnson with both teams paying their respects to the American who…

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Blaze beaten on emotional night

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 3-5 by the Dundee Stars at Skydome Arena on Saturday. The Elite League fixture was Coventry’s first since the sad passing of Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson and a fitting tribute was paid to him ahead of the face-off. When the action got underway following the emotional ceremony,…

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Adam Johnson tribute

There will be tributes to Adam Johnson ahead of all games taking place in the Elite League this weekend, which includes our game vs. Dundee Stars at Skydome Arena on Saturday (7pm). The head coaches of both teams will jointly lay a wreath on the ice ahead of the opening faceoff. After a video celebrating…

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EIHL Statement

Following the tragic events of last weekend, and ahead of this weekend’s games, the Elite Ice Hockey League have issued the following statement. A spokesperson for Elite Ice Hockey League said: "We are devastated by the loss of Adam Johnson’s life, and our thoughts remain with his family, team mates and everyone else affected during…

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Breakout support room on Saturday

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will return to the ice on Saturday against Dundee Stars at Skydome Arena (7pm face-off). The fixture will be our first since the deeply upsetting passing of Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson. Many of us will have found events since Saturday distressing, and in consideration of this a breakout support…

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Blaze return to play this weekend

Everyone connected with the Elite Ice Hockey League and Coventry Blaze is still coming to terms with the events of Saturday night, and the terrible news that was published on Sunday morning. We would like to thank our fans and the global hockey community for their thoughts and wishes to Adam’s family, friends, and team…

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Blaze vs. Storm POSTPONED

As the Elite League and hockey community as a whole continue to process the heart breaking passing of Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson, Coventry Blaze's game against Manchester Storm at Skydome Arena on Wednesday 1st November will be postponed. Tickets for the Blaze vs. Storm Elite League fixture will remain valid for the re-arranged date which will…

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Blaze vs. Devils POSTPONED

In light of the deeply upsetting news that Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson has sadly passed away, the Elite League has postponed all games scheduled to take place on Sunday 29 October 2023 which includes Coventry Blaze's home fixture vs. Cardiff Devils at Skydome Arena. Tickets for the Blaze vs. Devils Challenge Cup fixture will remain…

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EIHL Statement: Adam Johnson

The Elite Ice Hockey League is heartbroken to confirm that Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson sadly passed away following Saturday’s game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers. In light of this deeply upsetting news, the Elite League has postponed all games scheduled to take place on Sunday 29 October 2023 which includes Coventry Blaze's home…

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Devils beat Blaze in Cup

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 5-1 in the Challenge Cup at Vindico Arena on Saturday. Nolan Kent got the start in net for the Blaze who welcomed back American forward J.D. Dudek into the line-up. Oliver Endicott's of Leeds Knights was also made part of the Coventry squad in the absence of Brit…

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Allen bolsters blue-line

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the addition of Canadian defenceman Carter Allen for the remainder of the 2023/24 Elite League season.   Allen, 27, joins the club following two seasons in the ECHL with the South Carolina Stingrays and Cincinnati Cyclones.   In 90 ECHL games, the 6’0 stay-at-home blue liner…

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A Night with the Blaze

One of the highlights of the year! A Night with the Blaze including Musical Blaze Bingo will take place on Friday 12th January 2024 at Standard Triumph Club (Herald Ave, Coventry CV5 6UB). Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start until late. A fun and interactive night led by John Dalziel in the company of…

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New Blaze Website

In partnership with Podium Apps the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were recently pleased to launch a new website. Podium have been the long-term provider of the Blaze app and worked closely with the club over the past several months to significantly improve the club’s website. The app has also now been updated and we thank…

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Cup defeat for Blaze in Guildford

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze fell to a 5-2 defeat to Guildford Flames in the Challenge Cup at the Spectrum on Sunday. Nolan Kent got the start in net for Coventry who were again without injured forward J.D. Dudek while Taz Burman got the nod for Guildford who were seeking to end a run of…

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Giants take points from Coventry

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze pushed the reigning Elite League Grand Slam Champions all the way at Skydome Arena on Saturday but were ultimately beaten by a score of 3-5. Coventry entered the fixture without forward J.D. Dudek while Belfast had Daniel Tedesco out of their line-up. The opening minutes belonged to the visitors, and…

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Burnside departs Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze can confirm that Canadian defenceman Josh Burnside will depart the club with immediate effect. The 28-year-old joined the Blaze in the off-season following two seasons in the ECHL, but his stint in the UK will be cut short after eight competitive games with one assist. The Blaze would like to…

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Ripley stars as Blaze hit Flames for six

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze hit the Guildford Flames for six to collect a valuable two points in the Challenge Cup at Skydome Arena on Sunday. After being beaten 5-0 in Cardiff on Friday, Blaze bounced back with a 6-1 victory over the Flames with Brit Nathan Ripley scoring a first professional hat-trick. Ripley’s first…

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Blaze beaten in Cardiff

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 5-0 on the road against Cardiff Devils in the Challenge Cup on Friday night. Brandon Alderson was first to beat former Devil Taran Kozun in the Blaze net at 4.41 on the powerplay, finishing on a one-timer from Jamie Arniel. Alderson, a high scorer in Germany over the…

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Danny Stewart at Sky Blue Tavern

Did you know that before every Coventry Blaze home game you can hear the thoughts of Head Coach Danny Stewart in-person at the Sky Blue Tavern, just across the road from the Skydome Arena (Hertford Place, CV1 3JZ). Danny (or on occasion assistant coach Keeno or a player) are interviewed at the Tavern 15 minutes…

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2023 Halloween Jersey

Halloween is just around the corner and the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are thrilled to present our spooktacular Halloween Jersey which will be worn by players in our game vs. Cardiff Devils on Sunday 27th October at Skydome Arena (5.30pm). The jersey has been designed and produced by Five-on-3 and you can own a game-worn…

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Bowl with the Blaze 2023

On Tuesday 24th October 2023, thanks to the Blaze Blue Army you can bowl with a Blaze player at Tenpin Coventry, Cross Point Business Park, CV2 2SH - meet for 7.00pm with the bowling to start at 7.30pm £10.00 per person (Blue Army members) and £13.00 non-members with a maximum of five people per lane…

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Steelers too strong for Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 2-5 by Sheffield Steelers in the Elite League at Skydome Arena on Sunday. Taran Kozun got the nod in net for Coventry after Nolan Kent registered his first professional win in Glasgow the night before. Sheffield came into the fixture well rested after having Saturday night off, and…

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Blaze prevail in Glasgow

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze prevailed in an exciting sudden-death penalty-shoot out to beat the Glasgow Clan 5-6 at Braehead Arena on Saturday. After their longest road trip of the season so far, Blaze came out brightly and took a lead after just 33 seconds through their Man of the Match Tyler Kirkup. Canadian Nolan…

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Blaze beaten in home opener

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze were beaten 4-6 by Fife Flyers in their 2023/24 Elite League home opener at Skydome Arena on Sunday.   Blaze began brightly and took a lead after just 21 seconds as David Clements’ shot was converted into the net by Man of the Match Kobe Roth. As they did all…

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Flames edge past Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze suffered a narrow 3-2 Challenge Cup defeat to Guildford Flames at the Spectrum on Saturday. After beginning their Challenge Cup campaign with a home win over Cardiff Devils last weekend, the Blaze travelled to the Spectrum high in confidence and they took an early lead when Tyler Kirkup beat Flames…

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Blaze begin cup campaign with win

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze began their Challenge Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Cardiff Devils at Skydome Arena on Sunday. Coming off a hard-fought overtime point in Sheffield the night before, Blaze took the lead inside ten minutes through Man of the Match Ian McNulty who reacted first to a rebound on the…

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Blaze earn point in Sheffield

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze picked up a hard-fought point on the road to begin their 2023/24 Elite League campaign against the Sheffield Steelers at Sheffield Arena. Taran Kozun started in net for Coventry with Matthew Greenfield at the opposite end and both were forced into action early.   Kozun’s first major save came on…

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McNulty added to leadership group

Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Head Coach Danny Stewart has added Canadian forward Ian McNulty to his leadership group ahead of the 2023/24 Elite League season. McNulty will hold an associate captaincy position with Alexander Kuqali and David Clements who support captain Brady Norrish. 30-year-old McNulty joined Blaze this summer from Guildford Flames where he also…

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Pre-season complete pre-season with win

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze completed their pre-season campaign with a 2-4 win against Manchester Storm at the Storm Shelter on Wednesday night. J.D. Dudek gave the visitors a 0-1 lead, converting shorthanded at 15.18 which was the only goal of the first period. Just after the halfway mark, each team changed their netminder to…

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Panthers complete double over Blaze

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze fell to a second consecutive pre-season defeat to Nottingham Panthers losing 1-4 at Skydome Arena on Sunday. Nolan Kent got the start in net for Blaze who also bolstered their forward lines with the addition of Oliver Endicott. Westin Michaud put the Panthers ahead at 10.10 before their Man of…

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Blaze fall to Panthers

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze suffered their first defeat of pre-season, going down 4-0 to Nottingham Panthers at Motorpoint Arena on Saturday. Nottingham went ahead 10.52 through defenceman Carl Neill who beat Taran Kozun in the Blaze goal unassisted. The Panthers heavily outshot their opponents in the first period, and they deservedly made it 2-0…

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Blaze top Storm at Skydome

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze continued their unbeaten start to pre-season with a 4-1 win over Manchester Storm at Skydome Arena on Wednesday. In the Storm’s first game of pre-season, it was them who took the lead through Captain Cam Critchlow who beat Taran Kozun in Coventry’s goal at 6.06. That was the way the…

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Blaze complete double over MK

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze completed a clean sweep of victories of the Milton Keynes Lightning in their first weekend of pre-season, winning 2-5 at Planet Ice, MK on Sunday. Both teams opted to change their netminder from the previous night’s 8-3 Blaze victory at Skydome Arena with Nolan Kent starting in place of Taran…

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Blaze hit MK for eight

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze began their 2023/24 pre-season campaign with a convincing 8-3 win over the NIHL’s Milton Keynes Lightning. Canadian Taran Kozun made his debut in between the Blaze pipes while former Coventry goalie Jordan Hedley was his opposite number for Milton Keynes. Lightning’s recruit Rory Herman impressed in the early going and…

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Norrish named Captain

Head Coach Danny Stewart has confirmed that Canadian defenceman Brady Norrish will Captain the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze for the 2023/24 Elite League season.   Norrish, 30, will return for a second season with the Blaze and takes the Captaincy role from Nathanael Halbert who departed in the off-season. Head Coach Danny Stewart said, “Having…

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Tickets on sale for four games

Aug 14, 2023 | 2023/24, Tickets & Travel Tickets for the Genting Coventry Blaze’s first four home games of the 2023/24 season are now on sale. These are: Pre-season: Saturday 9 September vs. Milton Keynes Lightning (7pm) * See below for special ticket prices Pre-season: Wednesday 13 September vs. Manchester Storm (7.30pm) Pre-season: Sunday 17 September vs. Nottingham…

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2023/24 Elite League fixtures

The fixtures for the 2023/24 Elite League season are now available. The Blaze will begin the 2023/24 Elite League regular season with a road game against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday 23 September (7pm). The first competitive fixture at Skydome Arena will be the following day on Sunday 24 September (5.30pm) as Blaze begin their…

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2023/24 Regular Season Jersey

The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are proud to present our home and away jersey for the 2023/24 Elite League season. Home Jersey Away Jersey As per last season, Five-on-3 will again be our official jersey supplier. There will also be a special Challenge Cup jersey with the alternative logo which will be revealed shortly. Own…

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