Blaze search for new goalie as Stewart departs
Genting Casino Coventry Blaze will have a new face between the pipes next season with 6'5" Brian Stewart departing following three seasons with the organisation.
The popular netminder joined Blaze in 2014, playing a crucial role in the club winning the Elite League Playoff Championship in his first session. It was a year which also saw Stewart named Elite League goalie of the year and a first all-star.
Following the playoff success, the Canadian signed a two-year extension to his contract which included the opportunity to study for an MBA at Coventry University.
Stewart, who in his three years was named Player of the Year twice and had over 75% success rate in shoot-outs, led Blaze to a second playoff final in season two, this time though losing out to the Nottingham Panthers.
Despite the disappointment of missing the playoffs this past campaign, Stewart set a record for most Man of the Match performances on home ice in a single season and ends his time with the club, second in the all-time list of Coventry Man of the Match awards.
The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze would like to thank Brian for his huge contribution over the past three years and we wish him all the best for the future.
@bstewy41 We'll miss you, Stewy! 😢💔 thanks for everything! pic.twitter.com/mErBnlFHbf
— Liv Marsh (@liv1493) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 All the best big man. You literally set a new standard for goaltending in this league. That's something to be proud of, don't ever forget it pic.twitter.com/gCYJM5Dl4Y
— Mark Swaddle (@Mark_Swaddle) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Thankyou for all the memories! All the best stewy!! Going to be hard to fill those hockey boots! #itsallyourfault pic.twitter.com/mVkewz4VSJ
— Siobhan Andrews (@Sio13Andrews) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Thanks for 3 amazing years and for all u did for us.good luck for the future .u will be missed .great guy 😘 pic.twitter.com/bwAtlLom31
— Tanya keogh (@Blazefan1) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 @Brobash23 Never forget you stewie 💪 will always be apart of Coventry no matter what ðŸ‘👊 pic.twitter.com/o4HwomeKeK
— AJ (@Blaze_AJ98) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Thank you for three great years, you've done us proud, gonna miss you, best wishes for the future and good luck in whatever you do 💙 😚 x
— Erika (@Erikaaaaa1) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Sorry to see you go Stewy, thanks for all you did for the Blaze, all the very best in future endeavors! #BleedBlue
— Spencer Sheriff (@SJS2310) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 All the best for you next venture thanks for all you have done for us and it will always be your fault 🤣😂
— Aron Eaglen (@ajeracing) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Great goalie, great guy. All the best in the next steps of your career whatever you chose to do. Thanks for giving us everything you had.
— Ed Kimberley (@EdKimberley) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Thanks for everything; great player, thoroughly nice bloke as well! All the best for wherever life takes you next. #ThanksfortheMemories
— Adrian Harries (@BlazeFanNat87) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 All the best Stewy. I know one small goalie who will miss you 😢🥅💠pic.twitter.com/F1u09yulLl
— Sue O'Doherty (@Block2Sue) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Thanks for everything Stewy, we'll miss you! Wishing you the best of luck in your next adventure. 💙🲠#Memories #PlayOffs #ContinentalCup pic.twitter.com/fU19GEDcMo
— BlazeBlock3Rach 💙🲠(@RH_1985) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Absoultely gutted @bstewy41😠😔 Thankyou for the last 3 years you've been amazing to watch.. i will wear my #41 shirt with pride :)
— â““â“žâ“â“â“ (@Crazy_diva007) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 It was a pleasure watching you from block 17 at the Panthers. BTW you didn't really suck. You were annoyingly good!
— Lisa Hatton-Murden (@HattonLisa) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 Thanks for the memories Stewy a huge part of our club these past 3 years , always be a welcome in Cov for you - thank you
— Tim Ansell (@timmychoc) May 7, 2017
@bstewy41 Thanks for everything Stewy, best of luck in the future #bleedblue #41 ðŸ’💙
— holly singleton (@H_Singleton1) May 6, 2017
@bstewy41 good luck wherever your next chapter takes you, thanks for everything while in Coventry you'll be missed #itwasyourfault ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»
— Matt General Senior (@MattSenior84) May 7, 2017
@bstewy41 Thank you for the last 3 years. It's been a pleasure to watch you play. You inspired our granddaughter Alisha to play and helped her learn
— The Doc (@block2mark) May 7, 2017
