Blaze snap up Panthers duo

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Coventry Blaze have added their their core of British players for the 2023/24 Elite League season with the capture of two prospect players form Nottingham Panthers.

Youngsters Jack Hopkins and Archie Hazeldine, both 19, complete the Blaze's British contingent of players alongside David Clements, Nathan Ripley and Will Bray. The pair both iced for the Panthers last season on two-way contracts with teams in the NIHL after progressing through the Nottingham junior system.

 “Jack and Archie are two exciting young players that got some valuable time in the Elite League last season. With the loss of Forbes and (Ross) Venus, it was important to move quickly and find replacements," said Head Coach Danny Stewart. "These two guys don’t have as much experience, but it was important to add British talent and to set the club up for the future at the same time.”