Blaze delighted to sign exciting GB prospect Capps
THE Genting Casino Coventry Blaze believe they have captured one of ice hockey’s stars in the making after recruiting British forward Brynley Capps.
The 16-year-old has signed a threeyear deal.
Capps is widely considered one of the most exciting prospects in the country, not least due to his impressive recent performance at the 2024 Under-18 Men’s World Championship Division II Group A in Poland.
Capps finished the tournament as the leading scorer with 11 points (six goals, five assists) over five games, which was a GB under-18 record at
Division II level. He was awarded the Forward of the Tournament trophy as GB took the silver medal behind the hosts.
“Brynley has asserted himself as the top British player in his age group,” said Blaze coach Kevin Moore.
“His size and skill is something that with proper growth will translate well into the Elite League.
“He has strong offensive and defensive instincts and his passion for hockey is second to none. I am excited to work with him and aid his development.”
Over the 2023/24 season, Capps split time between the Romford Buccaneers of NIHL 1 and Raiders IHC of the NIHL.
Capps, who stands at 6ft 3ins, scored a sensational 43 goals and 27 assists in just 29 regular season and play-off games for the Buccaneers and was awarded the Coach’s and Supporters Player of the Year.
With the Raiders, Capps appeared 27 times with seven points (four goals, three assists). Capps is a product of the Raiders junior system, in which he tore it up offensively at all levels.