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NIHL Blaze Awards Evening 2025
We are set to host our annual awards evening at the Standard Triumph Club.
Thursday 20 March 2025
Alderson Leads GB To Gold
Sean Alderson wins the Gold as GB Head Coach
Sunday 26 January 2025
Match Highlights: NIHL Blaze 4-0 Buccaneers
Goals from our shutout victory over the Billingham Buccaneers
Friday 10 January 2025
Highlights: NIHL Blaze 2-3 Tigers
Highlights of the narrow home defeat against the Tigers
Thursday 12 December 2024
Match Preview: NIHL Blaze v Ducks 231124
We take on the Ducks from Deeside for the second time this season
Friday 22 November 2024
Adam Johnson: One Year On
Remember a life lost too soon as it marks a year ago today since Adam Johnson lost his life
Monday 28 October 2024
Match Preview: NIHL Blaze v Bulldogs
We take on the Bulldogs for the second time this season at the Skydome.
Thursday 17 October 2024
Match Report: NIHL Blaze 0-1 Sting
We take our first loss of the season in a narrow one-nil defeat to the Sting
Thursday 3 October 2024
NIHL Blaze Ticket Prices 24/25
We confirm our Adult, Child and Family ticket prices for 24/25 home games.
Sunday 22 September 2024
Match Report: Aces 1-4 NIHL Blaze
We open the league season with a win away from home against the Aces.
Monday 16 September 2024
Match Report: Blaze 6-4 Mustangs
We go 2 for 2 with a win over Invicta
Sunday 1 September 2024
Match Report: COV 7-4 OXF
We win pre-season games one, 7-4
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Prospects To Join NIHL Blaze
Storer and Chester join as prospects
Thursday 22 August 2024
Kibkalo Back For Season Three
Defenseman, Will Kibkalo, back for another season.
Thursday 15 August 2024
Wickens Back For Season Two
Morgan Wickens re-signs with the NIHL Blaze.
Monday 12 August 2024
Bearman Makes A Step Up To NIHL Blaze
Netminder, Joel Bearman, signs full time with the squad.
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Update: Gregor Park
Park has undergone successful shoulder surgery
Saturday 3 August 2024
Wheeldon Is Back For Season Three
Ethan Wheeldon returns for his third season with the NIHL Blaze
Thursday 1 August 2024
Alderson-Smith Extends Two-Way
Jodie Alderson-Smith is back on a two-way with the Vixens!
Monday 29 July 2024
Assistant Coach Wanted
The NIHL Blaze are looking for a voluntary Assistant Coach
Thursday 25 July 2024
24/25 Jersey Reveal
Our FiveOn3 Home and Away jerseys have been revealed.
Saturday 20 July 2024
Wheeldon Back For Season Three
Forward Connor Wheeldon returns for season 24/25.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Mellett Back For Season Five
Forward Connor Mellet is back for season 24/25.
Monday 15 July 2024
Laverick Back Between The Pipes
Netminder Hayden Laverick is back for the NIHL Blaze
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Nashy Back In Blue
Forward Kyle Nash returns to the NIHL Blaze.
Friday 5 July 2024
Soden and Lee Depart
Max Soden and Ben Lee depart the NIHL Blaze
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Trials for the NIHL Blaze
We are hosting three open sessions for trialing players.
Monday 27 May 2024
Awards Evening 2024
Our Award Winners from the 2024 Annual Awards Evening
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Semi-Final Birth Awaits
Sutton Sting are the Playoff Semi-Final Opponents
Thursday 4 April 2024
RIP Keeno
Elite Blaze's Assistant Coach 'Keeno' Passes Away
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Catch Up with Forward Arthur Brookes
Talking this season through with Assistant Captain Brookes
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Cup Semi-Final Information
What to expect from our Cup Semi-Final!
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Weekend Double Header Preview
The Sting and Bulldogs are the opponents this weekend
Wednesday 3 January 2024
IDP Coventry NIHL Blaze 2023-24
The 2023-2024 IDP Coventry NIHL Blaze Official Team Photo
Thursday 21 December 2023
Playoff Quarter-Finals Set
We will take on the Altrincham Aces in the Playoffs
Monday 10 March 2025
Match Highlights: NIHL Blaze 7-4 Bulldogs
Goals from our home 7-4 win over the Bradford Bulldogs
Friday 17 January 2025
Thank You 2024
What a year 2024 has been, let's have a look back
Tuesday 31 December 2024
2-Way Deals Reached With Solihull
Three of our players have signed 2-way agreements with NIHL1 side Solihull Barons
Monday 9 December 2024
Highlights: NIHL Blaze 3-2 Sharks OT
Highlights package from our OT win over the Kingston Sharks
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Match Highlights: NIHL Blaze 2-0 Bulldogs
We go two for two over the Bulldogs with a 2-0 win at home
Thursday 24 October 2024
Catch-up with Ryan James
Talking to the asst. captain about the start to the season.
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Match Reports: Versus Ducks & Bulldogs
Match Reports from both weekend games as we come away with six points.
Friday 27 September 2024
Match Preview: Bulldogs v NIHL Blaze
Game Two of Two this weekend sees us travel north to take on the Bulldogs
Friday 20 September 2024
Match Preview: v Altrincham
Our first league game of the season sees us go to Altrincham
Thursday 12 September 2024
Game Preview: v Invicta
Our second pre-season game welcomes the Mustangs to the Skydome
Friday 30 August 2024
Game Preview: v Oxford
Pre-Season Game One Against the Rising Stars preview
Saturday 24 August 2024
A Number Of Fixture Changes
Three fixture changes and a faceoff time changes.
Saturday 17 August 2024
Dylan Harris Back In Blue
Forward, Dylan Harris, returns to Coventry for the 24/25 season
Wednesday 14 August 2024
NIHL Blaze Thank Departing Players
Sherlock, Venus and Smith move onto other ventures.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Ryan James Returns For Sixth Season
Versatile Ryan James is set to return to give NIHL Blaze options.
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Fixture Update 24/25
An update to our fixtures and schedule for the 24/25 season.
Saturday 3 August 2024
Sweenie-Fuller Signs Senior Contract
Defenseman, Reuben Sweenie-Fuller, signs full time for the NIHL Blaze
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Hayward Selected for Team GB
Former NIHL Blaze Defenseman, Jake Hayward, selected for Team GB
Thursday 25 July 2024
Brooke-Smith Is Back
Forward, Tom Brooke-Smith, is back for season three
Wednesday 24 July 2024
24/25 Fixtures Are Here
The full fixture lists for 24/25 are now available.
Friday 19 July 2024
Fixture Release On Friday
The 24/25 Fixtures will be released on Friday 19th July 2024
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Coney Back On A Two-Way
Defenseman, Charles Coney, back on a two-way with MK Thunder.
Thursday 11 July 2024
The Young Player of the Year Is Back
Defenseman Max Parham is back for year two.
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Brookes Returns for Tenth Season
Forward Arthur Brookes returns to the NIHL Blaze for 24/25 season.
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Alderson Returns As Head Coach
Sean Alderson will return as the Head Coach for 24/25
Friday 21 June 2024
NIHL Blaze Social Rebrand
Today we can confirm the team has rebranded on the socials.
Monday 27 May 2024
Awards Night 2024
Our Annual Awards Evening takes place on the 3rd of May
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Playoff Quarter-Finals Are Here
Altrincham Aces are our opponents for the Playoff Quarter-Final
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Representing Team Ireland
Sean O'Neill is selected for the Irish Mens National Team
Thursday 22 February 2024
Deadline Day Signing Ollie Harris
Ollie Harris joins the NIHL Blaze from Oxford NIHL1
Friday 2 February 2024
Fixture Update
A change to our fixture against the Nottingham Lions
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Rudkin On His First Senior Season
Ashton Rudkin talks to us about his start at senior level.
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Gavigan Signs 2-Way With Leeds Knights 2
Defenseman Joel Gavigan signs a 2-way deal with NIHL1 Side Leeds
Friday 31 January 2025
2024/25 IDP Coventry NIHL Blaze
Presenting the Team Picture for the 2024/25 Squad
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Team GB Just Miss Out With OT Defeat
An agonising 1-0 defeat on the final day, GB miss out on next step
Monday 16 December 2024
Cup Semi-Finals: What Happens Next
We look at the possibilities of us making the cup semi-finals with our fate not in our hands
Sunday 8 December 2024
Match-Preview: vs Kingston Sharks
We take on the Sharks for the first time this season for three points
Friday 15 November 2024
Alderson Gets Medal From Buckingham Palace
Sean Alderson recognised for his work in coaching sports in the UK
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Match Highlights: NIHL Blaze 0-1 Sting
Highlights of our narrow loss against top of the table Sting.
Saturday 5 October 2024
Highlights: NIHL Blaze v Deeside Ducks
Highlights of our 13-1 win against the Ducks of Deeisde
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Match Preview: NIHL Blaze v Ducks
We take on the Deeside Ducks for the first regular season home game
Thursday 19 September 2024
Highlights: NIHL Blaze 6-4 Mustangs
We go two for two in pre-season with a victory over Invicta
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Highlights: NIHL Blaze 7-4 Rising Stars
Highlights of the Pre-Season win against the Oxford Rising Stars.
Thursday 29 August 2024
Stokes Returns To Coventry
Defenseman, Jordan Stokes, signs with the NIHL Blaze
Friday 23 August 2024
Not One Harris But Two
Oliver Harris re-signs with the NIHL Blaze.
Friday 16 August 2024
Pountney Comes Out Of Retirement To Join NIHL Blaze
Defenseman Anthony Pountney joins the NIHL Blaze for the 24/25 season.
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Rudkin Makes The Step To Seniors
Ashton Rudkin signs full time with the NIHL Blaze
Friday 9 August 2024
Jamie Lewis Returns For Season 24/25
Forward, Jamie Lewis, returns to the NIHL Blaze
Monday 5 August 2024
Deadline Day Signing Simpson Returns
Defenseman, Niall Simpson, returns to the NIHL Blaze
Friday 2 August 2024
Dixon Steps Up To NIHL Blaze
Forward, Ollie Dixon, makes the step up to the NIHL Blaze
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Prosser Returns For Another Season
Forward, Sam Prosser, is back with the NIHL Blaze
Friday 26 July 2024
O'Neill Departs the NIHL Blaze
Defenseman and Gold Medallist O'Neill takes NIHL1 Opportunity
Monday 22 July 2024
Pre-Season Fixtures v Invicta
We will play the Invicta Mustangs of NIHL2 South in Pre-Season.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Upton Back For Fourth Season
Defenseman Daniel Upton is back for season four with the club.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
The Skipper Is Back
Captain Daniel Kent is back for the 24/25 season.
Friday 12 July 2024
The Defenseman of the Year Returns
Defenseman Joel Gavigan is back for season three
Monday 8 July 2024
The Player of the Year Returns
Harrison Sumner is back for his fourth season with the team.
Monday 1 July 2024
Team for 24/25 Season
The EIH confirmed the Teams for North 2 for 24/25
Friday 14 June 2024
IDP Extend Sponsorship
IDP confirm they will be the main team sponsor for 24/25
Friday 31 May 2024
2023/24 Season Review
Looking back on what has been an unforgettable season.
Monday 20 May 2024
Full Playoff Weekend Details
Full details on the NIHL1 and 2 North Playoff Weekend
Tuesday 5 March 2024
NIHL 1 & 2 Playoff Information
iceSheffield plays host to a six-game weekend.
Tuesday 13 February 2024
Defenceman Simpson Returns
Niall Simpson returns for the remainder of the season.
Friday 26 January 2024
The First Victory Over The Sting in Six Years
Coventry NIHL Blaze 2 (SO) 1 Sutton Sting
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Cup Semi-Final Confirmed
We take on the Sutton Sting in the NIHL2 Cup Semi-Final
Thursday 28 December 2023
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