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  Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey
Coventry Blaze face an uphill climb tonight as they try and make it to their first final of the season, and the face-off time has been moved to encourage fans to come along.
Coventry’s ice hockey team is hoping to close in on a British record this weekend to continue a superb start to life in the city.
Coventry Blaze are reigning supreme in all their competitions, but face a gruelling three league games in five days.
www.cwn.org.uk /sport/ice-hockey/coventry-blaze/index.html   (1359 words)

  
  Coventry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough, in the West Midlands of England, Coventry is the eighth largest city in England with a population of 305,000 (2005 estimate) who style themselves 'Coventrians'.
Coventry is traditionally believed to have been established in the year 1043 with the founding of a Benedictine Abbey by Leofric, Earl of Mercia and his wife Lady Godiva.
Coventry's most famous resident was Lady Godiva, who according to legend, rode through the city naked on horseback (actually, she likely rode the horse bareback, not barenaked), in protest at high taxes being waged on the cityfolk by her husband Leofric.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coventry   (2564 words)

  
 Coventry Blaze - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coventry Blaze are a British ice hockey team based in Coventry, England.
Blaze claimed their first Elite League title on March 5th 2005 following a 5-1 victory over the London Racers.
On April 10th 2005 the Blaze completed a Grand Slam of all three EIHL trophies with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Nottingham Panthers in the playoff final.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coventry_Blaze   (215 words)

  
 Warwick Boar - Sport   (Site not responding. Last check: )
However, Coventry showed all the spirit and resilience that is expected of a team that have not lost since November when just two minutes later Andreas Moborg netted from close range to bring the tie back to 1-1.
The second period saw Coventry regain their composure, and their reward was not long in coming as Shaun Johnson netted in a quick counter attack, that regained Coventry’s two goal lead at 4-2.
Indeed with this victory, Coventry have now mustered 12 victories in their last 12 games, and it is therefore not surprising that head coach Paul Thompson is brimming with confidence, commenting that the Blaze are in ‘a strong position’.
www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk /boar?article=1328   (699 words)

  
 Coventry Blaze 5 Manchester Phoenix 1 (from Messenger Newspapers)
Blaze were now calling the tune and Phoenix did well to kill another tripping penalty, this time against Sean Starke to go to the first interval trailing by two.
Coventry successfully returned Martin to the ice at the start of the final session and with a three-goal cushion to rest on, the game continued in similar vein to that of the second period.
Coventry always appeared to have another gear to move into if required and they demonstrated exactly why they are odds-on favourites for the league title by adding a fourth marker in the 57th minute as Cowley bagged his second shorthanded goal of the game.
www.messengernewspapers.co.uk /sport/manchesterphoenix/phoenixnews/display.var.2079286.0.coventry_blaze_5_manchester_phoenix_1.php   (755 words)

  
 Hull Stingrays Match Report
Coventry Blaze became the latest Elite League side to taste defeat at Hull Arena as the Stingrays preveiled 4-3 after overtime.
Hull had the perfect chance to seal the win four minutes from time as Coventry were called for too many men on the ice.
The remainder of the penalty on Vrabel was killed by Coventry, but Hull secured the win and the extra point with Scott Wray's goal at 63.10.
www.hullstingrays.co.uk /s0405/fixtures/r041016.htm   (283 words)

  
 The Belfast Giants Official Website!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
At 2 goals down, the Coventry team were beginning to show signs of frustration, so it was only a matter of time before Referee Hanson was forced to use his whistle.
The Blaze capitalised on the last four-on-four opportunity but it was the Giants turn this time, regaining their two-goal lead.
As the Blaze players were advancing into the Giants zone, Fleury poke checked the puck off one of the Blaze and passed it back to Courtney at their blue line.
www.belfastgiants.com /app/MatchReport.asp?SectionID=35&ArticleID=902   (1393 words)

  
 : FINDUS BRITISH NATIONAL LEAGUE : PLAY OFF FINAL : for the John Brady Bowl :
Coventry Blaze completed a League and Play-off double tonight, when they edged Cardiff Devils 2-1 at the Skydome.
The Blaze had won the first game of the Final in Cardiff on Thursday night, and so were victorious by two games to nil in the series.
Blaze coach Paul Thompson was overjoyed, and commented on his team's perfect record in post season play.
www.march74.co.uk /fbnl   (622 words)

  
 Cov Uni - The Media - Blazing a trail
Coventry University student Tom Watkins is set to glide his way to the top as a professional ice hockey player with the GB National Squad.
I was selected for the Blaze by impressing coaching staff when playing for Hull Thunder and Telford Tigers.' Tom had already completed a GNVQ Advanced and had the opportunity to continue his education at Coventry University.
Coventry University is extending its range of student accommodation ready for the new intake in September 2002.
www.corporate.coventry.ac.uk /index.jsp?d=423&a=2128   (421 words)

  
 Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire Sports Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: )
He took on the job of coaching the Blaze in Solihull ten years ago as a rookie coach aged 27, having been forced to retire as a player three years earlier due to injury.
Last year was Blaze's second season at the top level and they became the first team for 5 years to sweep the board for honours, fending off the challenge of teams with far greater resources.
The Coventry Positive Futures project continues to shine above many other Positive Futures projects in the country with it leading on a number of pilots and being asked to produce reports and case studies to be part of national reports and as a success story to other projects.
www.gwsport.org.uk /awards/winners.html   (1311 words)

  
 Ice hockey: Coventry Blaze boss wants his side to burn off rivals - Coventry Telegraph
CASSIDY Coventry Blaze head coach Paul Thompson has called for his table-toppers to set a redhot pace at Edinburgh Capitals tonight.
Blaze have struggled against the Scottish side this season - despite the teams spending most of the campaign at opposite ends of the bmibaby Elite League.
Blaze have taken their chances in their last two games - finding the target 10 times in the last two games to open up a six-point lead at the top.
www.coventrytelegraph.net /coventry-warwickshire-sport/coventry-blaze-ice-hockey/tm_headline=ice-hockey-coventry-blaze-boss-wants-his-side-to-burn-off-rivals&method=full&objectid=20305019&siteid=50003-name_page.html   (350 words)

  
 Coventry travel guide - Wikitravel
Coventry [1] is a large and important city in the West Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom.
Coventry is both an industrial centre and a cathedral city, combining industry with culture in an interesting combination.
Coventry is on the main London to Birmingham rail route operated by Virgin.
wikitravel.org /en/Coventry   (1062 words)

  
 The Puck Stops Here - The UKs New eMagazine for Ice Hockey
ANGRY Dave Whistle was dismissed from the bench as Thomson Cardiff Devils crashed to a humiliating defeat at Coventry Blaze.
Coventry are a good side and we gave them the chance to play.
We have to be tougher, we have to stand up to Coventry as we do against every other team in the league, of we meet in the play-offs.
www.thepuckstopshere.co.uk /news.php?r=1&t=2&id=1644   (414 words)

  
 Nottingham Panthers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was more of the same tonight as Panthers ended their home win-less streak against the Coventry Blaze (just over two years!) and Matt Myers ended his goal drought after 30 games.
As the Blaze defence chased from behind, Sebastian was able to shove a one-handed pass across the ice for Sutter to one-time into the net.
Coventry caught the Panthers out, though, as three of their players raced away against a single defenceman.
www.panthers.co.uk /matchreport.asp?MatchID=323   (920 words)

  
 Coventry Community Safety Partnership: Safety Navigation List: There's no excuse for domestic abuse
Coventry's Community Safety Partnership brings local agencies and residents together to create a safer, more confident city.
Coventry's championship winning Blaze ice hockey squad are calling time on domestic violence in a poster campaign hitting Coventry.
Two of the highest profile Blaze players - captain Sylvain Cloutier and defender Rumun Ndur - are fronting the campaign which calls on neighbours and friends to report their suspicions of domestic violence.
www.safercoventry.org.uk /ccm/safety/domestic-violence-campaign.en   (664 words)

  
 A Uni Education is incentive for Blaze star signings at Coventry University
As the Cassidy Coventry Blaze prepare for a new season, Coventry University looks forward to continuing the successful working relationship which enables Blaze players to play and study for a degree.
Netminder, Koenig came to Coventry from the Newcastle Vipers and is one of the Blaze key summer signings.
The University’s successful partnership with the Blaze means that Koenig, aged 31, will be able to continue his academic studies at Coventry University’s Business School through a scheme that has helped to bring many top class players to the city.
www.coventry.ac.uk /latestnewsandevents/a/2300   (607 words)

  
 Manchester Phoenix 4 Coventry Blaze 6 (from Messenger Newspapers)
Coventry arrived in Altrincham on the brink of securing the bmibaby Elite League title and a display of clinical finishing gave them a 4-1 advantage by the second interval.
But if the Blaze expected the Phoenix to fold, they were shaken as the home side roared back in a terrific final session and it took a controversial empty-netter in the final minute to secure the points for the visitors.
Coventry it was who gained the first period advantage as Jonathan Weaver beat Scott Fankhouser in the 12th minute.
www.messengernewspapers.co.uk /sport/manchesterphoenix/phoenixnews/display.var.2114740.0.manchester_phoenix_4_coventry_blaze_6.php   (746 words)

  
 The Belfast Giants Official Website!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
However it was the Blaze who scored their second goal on 18 minutes 03 seconds by Adam Calder assisted by Michal Vrabel and Pavol Mihalik.
Unfortunately for the Giants Jody Lehman in the Coventry goal was having another fine game stopping a number of good efforts and the Giants ended the period 2 v1 in deficit.
Coventry Blaze also played excellent counter attacking hockey and Giants keeper Martin Klempa made a string of excellent saves.
www.belfastgiants.com /app/FixtureReport.asp?SectionID=34&ArticleID=830   (387 words)

  
 Results Guestbook
Blaze stepped up their offence and after Dan Welch had broken through the centre of the zone and had a shot glove-saved, Evan Cheverie also himself denied by the German netminder Vollmer.
Coventry were still largely in control, and had one-timers from Graham Belak and Joel Poirier go just wide before the German side scored an equalizer against the run of play late in the period; Markus Eberl converting Dave Noel-Bernier pass after Munich cut through the Blaze defence.
Blaze themselves could still have added to their advantage as they failed to capitalize on a pair of powerplays, before Ashley Tait went 1-on-1 whilst shorthanded in the last two minutes, but saw his backhanded attempt to slide under Peter Aubry blocked out by the Devils goalie.
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 London Racers - news items   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The London Racers hopes of making an appearance in the final four were ended last night when the Coventry Blaze beat the Racers in a close 2-0 match.
Despite numerous shots and quality chances, Blaze net minder Jody Lehman was strong for the fourth and final match against the two clubs.
With under ten minutes to go in the match, the Racers hopes of the final four were dashed when Coventry Blaze points leader, Dan Carlson scored.
www.londonracers.com /news/london/detail.php?id=541   (383 words)

  
 London Racers - news items   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Coventry Blaze visit the Bike Shed for the first time this season on Saturday.
The Blaze are off to another solid start winning their first EIHL game and sitting tied on top of the Group A Challenge Cup standings with your London Racers.
With a talented line up, the Blaze are going to be a big test for the London Racers, who are coming off their first loss of the season.
www.londonracers.com /news/london/detail.php?id=747   (377 words)

  
 BBC - Coventry and Warwickshire Features - Meet the Blaze
Fans are being invited to meet the Coventry Blaze ice hockey team tonight from 8.30pm, after the Open Training session.
The Blaze Bar was been established in an almost-redundant function room at the Four Provinces Irish club in Spon End, Coventry.
The bar is asking friends to to donate or loan their Blaze or other ice hockey memorabilia to add to the collection.
www.bbc.co.uk /coventry/features/stories/2002/09/meet-the-blaze.shtml   (319 words)

  
 Kingdom of the Giants :: Belfast Giants Fan Community, News & Views
The Giants started the better, but as the period continued, the Blaze, who were possibly still smarting from their loss in the Challenge Cup Final last evening, came into the game some more in the end outshooting the Giants 10-9.
The disappointment of this decision was alleviated soon after when, in the last minute of the period Todd Kelman ghosted in to slot the puck home from an Ed Courtenay pass from behind the net, both teams skating with a man in the penalty box, the second assist going to Theo Fleury.
Once again the Blaze took the attacking initiative in the final period, knowing they needed a goal to get back into the game, and perhaps to keep their hopes of retaining their league title alive.
www.kingdomofthegiants.com /content/Fixtures/show_report.php?fixtureid=41   (454 words)

  
 Results Guestbook
Blaze's first goal came at 4.43 from Neal Martin and was the only goal of the first period.
Martin Klempa in the Coventry net was tested straight away as he kicked away Curtis Huppe’s low slapshot early on before Todd Kelman and Ed Courtenay smacked shots off his pads on a Giants powerplay.
Blaze’s replay was swift and they were level in just over a minute as a loose puck broke free to Andreas Moborg and he blasted the puck past Minard.
guestbooks.pathfinder.gr /read/results?pass=&page=5   (1965 words)

  
 Ice Hockey: Coventry Blaze to first final - Telegraph
Coventry Blaze continued their good form and earned their first major final appearance with a 5-4 aggregate Challenge Cup victory over the holders, Nottingham Panthers.
The Blaze, who won the first leg 2-1, kept the first period scoreless with some shrewd defending and went ahead midway through the second session through Adam Calder.
Coventry's latest signing, Jozef Lukac, who joined the club from Basingstoke Bison last week, put them further ahead two minutes later, but goals from Nottingham's Kim Ahlroos, Mark Cadotte and Marek Ivan gave the Panthers a 3-2 lead on the night and levelled the aggregate score at 4-4.
www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2005/01/21/soiceh21.xml   (298 words)

  
 letsrecycle.com - News and information for the Recycling and Waste Management Community
A call was made to the fire service at 5.27 yesterday afternoon, officers worked through the night and had the blaze under control at around 10 this morning.
The fire brigade said that around 50 officers and eight engines were present at the operating centre, which forms part of EMR's UK metal recycling and end of life vehicle treatment network.
The cause of the fire is unknown, and it is unlikely to be revealed by the fire service as no investigation is expected to take place.
www.letsrecycle.com /materials/metals/news.jsp?story=5152   (257 words)

  
 Sheffield Steelers vs Coventry Blaze Game Report
Coventry skate to a deserved win as three games in three nights leave Sheffield tired and slightly ragged.
With Blaze continuing to create the chances, Cowley muscled his way across the front and Richardson bagged the rebound from in front of Dopson's left post.
Coventry were penalised for being late out of their dressing room to commence the second period, but only Anderson tested Lehman during the advantage.
www.ih-update.co.uk /game_report.php?id=50   (275 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Coventry/Warwickshire | Blaze warehouse search under way
This was confirmed by Mr Malde, who said the fire began at the end of a shift and believed all workers escaped the blaze.
Seven firefighters died in 1972 while fighting a blaze at a warehouse in Kilbirnie Street, Glasgow.
In that incident, one firefighter was trapped inside the building and six of his colleagues died trying to rescue him.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/coventry_warwickshire/7077797.stm   (740 words)

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