COVENTRY Blaze have confirmed the return of British forward Jack Hopkins for the 2026/27 Elite League season.
Hopkins will enter a fourth season with Blaze after recording 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 66 Elite League games last term.
He won Coventry’s British player of the season award, voted for by Blaze supporters, last season for the second consecutive year.
And he also won the Elite League young British player of the year for the second straight season.
Blaze head coach, Kevin Moore said: “Jack is a player who has shown immense growth during his time with the Blaze, particularly in his commitment to the defensive details of the game.
“His exceptional work ethic and offensive playmaking ability allow us to use him in all phases of the game, firmly establishing him as one of the best young players in the UK.
“We are thrilled to have Jack back in Coventry for another season.”
Hopkins joined Blaze from Nottingham Panthers ahead of the 2023/24 season after he spent two campaigns on two-way deals with Telford Tigers and Milton Keynes Lightning.
He made his senior World Championship debut for Great Britain in Switzerland, competing against some of the world’s top players on the international stage.
Hopkins previously represented Great Britain at under-18 and under-20 level and helped his country win silver and two bronze medals at the IIHF World Junior Championships (Division IIA).
