Coventry Blaze
| Coventry Blaze | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Coventry, England |
| League | Elite Ice Hockey League |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Home arena | SkyDome Arena |
| Owner(s) | Coventry Blaze Ltd. |
| Media | BBC Coventry & Warwickshire |
| Affiliates |
Coventry Blaze (ENL) Milton Keynes Lightning |
| Franchise history | |
| 1996–2000 | Solihull Blaze |
| 2000–present | Coventry Blaze |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 4 (2004–05, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2009–10) |
| Challenge Cups | 2 (2004–05, 2006–07) |
| Playoff championships | 2 (2004–05, 2014-15) |
main
Coventry Blaze are an ice hockey team based in Coventry, England. They currently compete in the British Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
Originally from the neighboring town of Solihull, the Coventry Blaze evolved from the Solihull Barons to become the Solihull Blaze in 1996. In order to attract a new and larger fanbase the team moved to Coventry in 2000 and continue to occupy the 3000-seat SkyDome Arena.
Season-by-season record
† Note: The 2019–20 season was cancelled completely in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the league and play-offs concluded without a winner being crowned. The above stat line indicates Coventry's league position (3rd) at the time of the cancellation.[1] †† Note: The 2020–21 Elite League season - originally scheduled for a revised start date of 5 December - was suspended on 15 September 2020, because of ongoing coronavirus pandemic restrictions. The EIHL board determined that the season was non-viable without supporters being permitted to attend matches and unanimously agreed to a suspension.[2] The season was cancelled completely in February 2021.[3] Coventry were later announced as one of four Elite League teams taking part in the 'Elite Series' between April–May 2021, a total of 24 games culminating in a best-of-three play-off final series.[4] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Honours
Below is a list of all the major titles and honours for the Solihull/Coventry Blaze since 1996.[5]
English Division One North Champions
- 1997–98 (as Solihull)
English National League Champions
- 1997–98 (as Solihull)
English National League Play Off Champions
- 1997–98 (as Solihull)
English Premier League Champions
- 1998–99 (as Solihull)
English Premier League Play Off Champions
- 1998–99 (as Solihull)
British National League Champions
- 2002–03
British National League Play Off Champions
- 2002–03
Elite Ice Hockey League Champions
- 2004–05, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2009–10
Elite Ice Hockey League Play Off Champions
- 2004–05, 2014–15
Elite Ice Hockey League Challenge Cup Champions
- 2004–05, 2006–07
Elite Ice Hockey League British Knockout Cup Champions
- 2007–08
Elite Ice Hockey League Charity Shield Champions
- 2008–09
References
- ↑ "EIHL cancels all matches for rest of season". https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/article/731-eihl-cancels-all-matches-for-rest-of-season.
- ↑ "EIHL Board Suspend 2020-21 Season". https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/article/927-eihl-board-suspend-2020-21-season.
- ↑ "No Elite League Season 2020/21". https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/article/986-no-elite-league-season-2020-21.
- ↑ "2021 Elite Series confirmed for April-May!". https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/article/991-2021-elite-series-confirmed-for-april-may.
- ↑ "Coventry Blaze honours". Coventry Blaze. http://www.coventryblaze.co.uk/roster_senior.php.
External links
| Preceded by Sheffield Steelers |
Elite League Champions 2004–05 |
Succeeded by Belfast Giants |
| Preceded by Belfast Giants |
Elite League Champions 2006–07, 2007–08 |
Succeeded by Sheffield Steelers |
| Preceded by Sheffield Steelers |
Elite League Champions 2009–10 |
Succeeded by Sheffield Steelers |
| Preceded by Sheffield Steelers |
Playoff Champions 2004–05, 2014-15 |
Succeeded by Newcastle Vipers |
| Preceded by Nottingham Panthers |
Challenge Cup Winners 2004–05 |
Succeeded by Cardiff Devils |
| Preceded by Cardiff Devils |
Challenge Cup Winners 2006–07 |
Succeeded by Nottingham Panthers |
| This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors). |