COVENTRY Blaze have completed their forward line-up for the 2024/25 Elite League season with the signing of American forward Zach Heintz.
The 25-year-old joins Blaze following four productive seasons at Adrian College (NCAA III).
Heintz recorded a leading 18 goals in 28 games for Adrian last season as an associate captain.
Blaze head coach Kevin Moore said: “Zach is a competitor with elite quickness. He has the ability to get off the wall in all three zones and create offense with poise.
“Zach is also someone who is good at stripping pucks on defence and creating transition. I am very excited to have Zach join our club.”
Named NCHA Player of the Year, to the All-Conference Team and All-Tournament Team, he was also an AHCA First Team All-American (West) and to the All-USCHO First Team.
With the college, Heintz is a three-time NCAA III (NCHA) champion and once an NCAA III (Overall) Champion.
He was the NCAA III (NCHA) Freshman of the Year in 2019/20 and named to the All-USCHO Rookie First Team and NCHA All-Freshman Team.
In 109 total NCAA III games, the dangerous Heintz amassed 129 points (48 goals, 81 assists).
Heintz proudly represented Team USA at the World University Games in 2023, scoring four points (two goals, two assists) in seven games.
Prior to Adrian, Heintz played for the Lone Star Brahmas and Odessa Jackalopes of the NAHL where he had 112 points (41 goals, 71 assists) in 170 games.
