COVENTRY Blaze have completed the signing of Canadian netminder Dershahn Stewart for the 2025/26 Elite League season.
The 25-year-old will turn professional with Blaze following a standout NCAA Division III collegiate career at Adrian College.
Last season, Stewart posted a .910 save percentage and 2.64 goals-against average (GAA) over 26 games as the Bulldogs reached the NCHA Harris Cup final.
Blaze head coach, Kevin Moore said: “Dershahn is a very athletic young goaltender who never gives up on pucks.
“He also demonstrates strong gap control in tight situations and on breakaways.
“Coming from a winning program with a great culture, we’re excited to help him take the next step in his career.”
Stewart boasted a .936 save percentage and 1.79 GAA across 29 appearances in the 2023/24 campaign.
His performances earned him a place in the NCAA III (NCHA) All-Conference Team, NCAA III (AHCA) Second Team All-American and NCAA III (All-USCHO) Honorable Mention Team.
He is also a two-time NCAA III (NCHA) champion in 2021/22 and 2022/23 and played a key part in Adrian’s NCAA III National Championship-winning success in 2021/22 where he played alongside current Blaze forward Alessio Luciani.
Stewart played 77 games in his collegiate career and finished with a .920 save percentage and 2.21 GAA while also serving as an associate captain.
Prior to joining Adrian, he developed through the GOJHL where he featured as an all-star playing for the LaSalle Vipers before moving to the OJHL with the Cobourg Cougars.
Stewart will partner returning Canadian netminder Mat Robson in the Blaze net this season with the club to confirm a British goalie signing in due course.
