COVENTRY Blaze have announced the signing of American defenceman Carson Musser for the 2026/27 Elite League season.
The 29-year-old spent the past four seasons with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals where he recorded 88 points (21 goals, 67 assists) in 224 regular season appearances.
He also featured in 22 play-off games for the Admirals as he provided three goals and six assists.
Blaze head coach, Kevin Moore said: “We are excited to welcome Carson Musser to the Blaze.
“He plays hard, has good gaps, and uses his mobility on the blue-line to get shots through.
“Carson also brings leadership and experience to our room and will be a great addition to our culture.”
Musser captained the Admirals as the blueliner and team leader in blocked shots established himself as a fan favourite in Norfolk.
The 6ft 1in defenceman played 135 games across spells with Bowling Green State University and Long Island University in a five-year collegiate career.
He earned WCHA Scholar-Athlete and WCHA All-Academic Team honours in three consecutive seasons while at Bowling Green.
In his final season at Long Island, he served as an assistant captain and finished among the team’s top-10 scorers with 11 points (four goals, seven assists).
Musser began his professional career with Norfolk at the conclusion of the 2021/22 season and remained with the Admirals throughout the entirety of his career to date.
Ahead of the 2024/25 season he also received an invitation to a training camp with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.
