Being billed as a "Best of British" series of challenge fixtures, Elite League'rs Coventry Blaze have agreed to two games against the Sheffield Scimitars which will take place in early March. The first leg will be at Ice Sheffield on Wednesday 3rd March and the 2nd leg a week later on 10th March at the Skydome in Coventry.

Scims Director Gary Apsley said today "This will be a big night for both teams as the Scims get to face a top Elite league team and the Blaze get a chance to ice some of their own ENL stars of the future some of whom will be no strangers to our young guns at Sheffield" He went on "we have been talking with Coventry about this game since pre-season and we now have a couple of dates that will allow the game to happen which is great news for us going in to the final phase of the season."Mike Cowley the Blaze Managing Director said "Gary and Tommo talked quite a lot about the two teams getting together last September and I'm delighted that we have sorted out the timing. The Blaze have a strong ENL team and some of our young players will get a chance to play-up against a very promising young EPL team who have already shown that they can play and upset teams with much bigger budgets".

Jon Rowbotham the Scims Head Coach was also pleased with the announcement and said "it's great news for the Scimitars that Paul Thompson will bring his Coventry Blaze side to Ice Sheffield. Their team is full of top quality players and our players will have a real test if we are to stay with them which is just what I need to keep us at the top of our game as we go in to the final weeks of the season".

Although on paper some might question the value of the game for the Blaze but The Scimitars know that Thompson has been keeping an eye on the progress of the Scims and Coach Rowbotham too, and with the Blaze's own ENL side having a wealth of talent it gives him a chance to see how his own youngsters can do against a well coached, organised outfit like the Scimitars. Thompson said "I like Jon he's a great Coach for young players and I know he is relishing the opportunity that this season has presented to him. It reminds me of my start and in Jon we have a top British coach in the making who knows about junior and player development, playing systems and also importantly what it takes to win. The trophy cabinet at Ice Sheffield tells you that and more about the man and his teams."

Tickets for both games are priced at £8 adults, £6 concessions, kids U16 go free when accompanied by adult with full priced ticket. Tickets for the Coventry leg will go on Sale two weeks prior to the game.

Join the Blaze for Superbowl Sunday in Crosby's after the Panthers game
It's Superbowl time and on Sunday night the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints will go head to head for Superbowl 44.

It's one of the greatest sporting events in the annual calendar and you can watch the whole spectacular event, live in Crosby's after our game against the Nottingham Panthers.

It's one of the most popular events for the Blaze players and they will be there along with members of our friends from the Coventry Jets American Football team.
We've got load going on for the big game including snacks throughout the event - chicken wings, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos and popcorn - the chance to win a bottle of Jack Daniels in our raffle and great drinks offers like 4 bottles of Bud or a pitcher of Coors for a tenner.

The Superbowl show starts at 11pm and goes through until about 3am. If you want to book a table for you and your friends, just contact the team at Crosby's or just turn up on the night.

So, come along and join the Blaze players for Superbowl Sunday - this Sunday in Crosby's.