COVENTRY Blaze have confirmed the return of netminder Mat Robson for the 2025/26 Elite League season.
Robson featured in all 66 Elite League games for Blaze last campaign in his debut season with Coventry.
The 29-year-old recorded a save percentage of 91.08 per cent and a 2.99 goals-against average in 54 regular season games.
Robson said: “Let’s run it back. I’m very excited to return to Coventry and play hockey with this great group of guys.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to build towards a championship for this city and our amazing fans. Let’s get the Skydome packed all year.”
Blaze head coach, Kevin Moore added: “Mat was our rock last season. He possesses elite puck-tracking ability and has a knack for making big saves look easy.
“His competitiveness is something I truly admire.
“As a former goalie, I’ve really enjoyed working with him to help him become the best version of himself, and I can’t wait to get going with him again for the upcoming season.”
Robson achieved a 90.31 save percentage and 3.33 goals-against average in 10 Challenge Cup appearances.
He won both the players’ player and supporters’ player of the season awards at Blaze last season.
The 6ft 3in netminder previously played in the AHL, ECHL and top European leagues in Germany, France, and Poland.
He spent his development years at the University of Minnesota from 2017 to 2019.
Robson earned a contract with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild where he attended training camp and featured in exhibition matches.
He spent the 2019/20 season with the AHL’s Iowa Wild before making the jump to Europe with the DEL’s Straubing Tigers in 2020/21.
Robson returned to North America the following year with the Buffalo Sabres – playing for both the Rochester Americans (AHL) and Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL).
He then moved to France with Anglet in Ligue Magnus before ending the 2023/24 campaign in Poland with Cracovia Krakow.
