COVENTRY Blaze have confirmed Ukrainian forward Artem Buzoverya will return to the club for the 2026/27 Elite League season.
Buzoverya iced in 55 games for the Blaze during the 2025/26 campaign, recording four goals and five assists across all Elite League competitions, and posted a face-off win percentage of more than 50 per cent.
The 26-year-old centreman joined Blaze in 2025 following a season at Bentley University (NCAA), where he recorded 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 32 games during the 2024/25 season.
Blaze head coach, Kevin Moore said: “Artem is a great teammate and was one of the league’s best in the face-off circle last season.
“Once healthy, he proved he could play a well-rounded 200-foot game and impact all three zones.
“We’re looking forward to having him back next season.”
On the international stage, Buzoverya recently represented Ukraine at the IIHF Men’s World Championship Division IA tournament, helping his country secure a historic silver medal and promotion to the top division.
He has also represented Ukraine at both under-18 and under-20 level in the IIHF World Junior Championship Division IB competition.
