When was Bloomington Blaze founded?

Bloomington Blaze was founded in 2011 in Bloomington, IL, USA, USA.

Where is Bloomington Blaze based?

Bloomington Blaze is based in Bloomington, IL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Bloomington Blaze?

The head coach of Bloomington Blaze is Brian Gratz.

What arena does Bloomington Blaze play in?

Bloomington Blaze play their home games at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL, USA.

What are the team colors of Bloomington Blaze?

The team colors of Bloomington Blaze are Red + Black + Yellow.

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2012-2013 Season

Bloomington Blaze are 28-36-2 in the 2012-13 CHL season with 58 points, 9th overall.

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2012-2013 Bloomington Blaze Roster

Bloomington Blaze — 2012-2013 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Dan Dunn (G)	38	1988	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	L
	#30	Gerry Festa (G)	42	1984	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#1	Ross MacKinnon (G)	39	1987	Manchester, CT, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#35	Nick Niedert (G)	44	1982	Hudson, IA, USA	5'8"	185	L
	#38	Pier-Olivier Pelletier (G)	39	1987	St-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, QC, CAN	6'2"	176	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#10	Aaron Dawson (D)	41	1985	Peoria, IL, USA	6'5"	218	L
	#4	Tysen Dowzak (D)	38	1988	Fergus Falls, MN, USA	6'5"	227	L
	#52	Jesse Dudas (D)	38	1988	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'2"	216	R
	#28	Nello Ferrara (D)	50	1976	Chicago, IL, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#4	Leland Fidler (D)	38	1988	Waltham, MA, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#52	Jeremy Gates (D)	39	1987	Jackson, MI, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#12	Travis Granbois (D/F)	41	1985	Campbell River, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#21	Nicholas Kuqali (D)	41	1985	Dallas, TX, USA	6'3"	209	R
	#7	Steve Makway (D)	43	1983	Trail, BC, CAN	6'5"	243	L
	#21	Ryan Palmer (D)	43	1983	Groton, MA, USA	6'3"	212	L
	#5	Nicholas Rioux (D)	40	1986	Riviere-du-Loup, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#21	Matt Suderman (D)		1983	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	236	L
	#23	Michael Trebish (D)	37	1989	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#24	Jeff Winchester (D)	44	1981	Dalhousie, NB, CAN	6'2"	203	L
FORWARDS
	#24	Daniel Barczuk (LW)	38	1988	Livonia, MI, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#28	Jay Barriball (LW/RW)	39	1987	Prior Lake, MN, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#17	Kyle Bochek (C)	38	1988	Port Severn, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#27	Jon Booras (C)	43	1982	Billings, MT, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#19	Tom Boudreau (C)	43	1983	Oak Lawn, IL, USA	5'8"	165	L
	#71	David Gilbert (C/LW)	35	1991	Châteauguay, QC, CAN	6'2"	185	L
	#22	Phil Ginand (C)	38	1988	Milford, MA, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#26	Tyler Gron (RW/C)	37	1989	Spruce Grove, AB, CAN	5'11"	201	R
	#42	Matt Larke (RW)	39	1987	Oxford, MI, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#26	Kyle Laughlin (F)	41	1984	Gambrills, MD, USA	6'0"	190	-
	#25	Nicklas Lindberg (C)	46	1980	Stockholm, SWE	5'11"	190	L
	#19	Brett Lutes (LW)	44	1982	Riverview, NB, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	#22	Shawn McNulty (LW)	38	1988	Campbell River, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#23	Brayden Metz (C)	36	1990	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#52	Sean O'Connor (RW)	39	1987	Brownstown, MI, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#20	Matt Puntureri (C/RW)	41	1985	Wampum, PA, USA	5'11"	198	L
	#26	Leo Thomas (F)	44	1981	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	R
	#22	Charlie Townsend (F)	39	1987	Watertown, CT, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#19	Sébastien Trudeau (RW)	35	1991	Québec, QC, CAN	5'9"	183	R
	#16	Jared Walker (LW)	40	1986	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	192	L
Position: G: 4, D: 12, F: 16Av Age: 26.97 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2012-2013 Bloomington Blaze Staff

Head CoachBrian Gratz
Asst. CoachZach Pearson
BroadcasterGreg Halbleib
Dir. of Game OperationsMatthew Stone
Dir. of Hockey OperationsBrian Gratz
Dir. of Media RelationsGreg Halbleib
Equipment ManagerDan Huling
Franchise OwnerGary DelBuono
Franchise OwnerSandra Hunnewell
Head Athletic TrainerMatthew Aiello
Head Equipment ManagerColten Wilson
PresidentDavid Holt

Team Staff History

2012-2013 Bloomington Blaze Demographics

Bloomington Blaze Facts

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Team Colors: Red + Black + Yellow
Town: Bloomington, IL, USA Map
Founded: 2011

2012-2013 Bloomington Blaze Roster Facts

Nationalities

19 players
19 players
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Experience

Bloomington Blaze: 1 384 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 31 GP
AHL: 103 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Grossinger Motors Arena
Location: Bloomington, IL, USA
Capacity: 6 000
Construction Year: 2006

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Latest Transactions

Bloomington Blaze — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/05/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Travis Granbois (D)	Bloomington Thunder	Details
10/03/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Nicholas Rioux (D)	Quad City Mallards	Details
09/20/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Leo Thomas (F)	Mississippi RiverKings	Details
09/17/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Steve Makway (D)	St. Charles Chill	Details
08/29/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Jared Walker (F)	Wichita Thunder	Details
08/22/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Nicklas Lindberg (F)	Pensacola Ice Flyers	Details
08/13/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Nicholas Kuqali (D)	Mississippi Surge	Details
07/23/2013	Confirmed	leaving	Tysen Dowzak (D)	Dundee Stars	Details

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Bloomington Blaze History and Standings

Bloomington Blaze — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2012-2013	CHL	66	28	36	-	-	2	230	246	58	0.88	9	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	CHL	66	24	35	-	-	7	183	244	55	0.83	7	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Bloomington Blaze — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Tyler Gron (F)	2026-2027	Blue Devils Weiden	DEL 2	11	2	4	6	2
2.	Lee McClure (F)	2026-2027	Lexington Nightfall	COHL-Sr.	1	1	0	1	4
3.	Sébastien Trudeau (F)	2026-2027	Strasbourg	Division 1	2	0	0	0	0
4.	Sébastien Trudeau (F)	2026-2027	Strasbourg	-	2	0	0	0	0
5.	Travis Granbois (D)	2026-2027	Powell River Regals	WCSHL	3	0	0	0	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Bloomington Blaze — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2012-2013	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	26.97
2011-2012	View Roster	5'11"	187 lbs	26.55

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jon Booras (F)	118	59	80	139
2.	Travis Granbois (D)	125	24	47	71
3.	Nicklas Lindberg (F)	47	14	39	53
4.	Vladimir Nikiforov (F)	51	21	30	51
5.	Matt Larke (F)	53	19	28	47

Franchise All-Time Goals

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jon Booras (F)	118	59	80	139
2.	Travis Granbois (D)	125	24	47	71
3.	Kyle Laughlin (F)	64	22	19	41
4.	Vladimir Nikiforov (F)	51	21	30	51
5.	David Gilbert (F)	49	21	19	40

Franchise All-Time Assists

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jon Booras (F)	118	59	80	139
2.	Travis Granbois (D)	125	24	47	71
3.	Nicklas Lindberg (F)	47	14	39	53
4.	Steve Makway (D)	60	13	32	45
5.	Vladimir Nikiforov (F)	51	21	30	51

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Travis Granbois (D)	125	24	71	243
2.	Craig Cescon (D)	64	2	13	180
3.	Steve Makway (D)	60	13	45	151
4.	Ryan Palmer (D)	104	6	18	133
5.	Jon Booras (F)	118	59	139	130

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Travis Granbois (D)	125	24	47	71
2.	Jon Booras (F)	118	59	80	139
3.	Aaron Dawson (D)	112	11	29	40
4.	Ryan Palmer (D)	104	6	12	18
5.	Nicholas Rioux (D)	66	7	20	27

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jon Booras (F)	118	59	139	1.18
2.	Brett Lutes (F)	19	8	22	1.16
3.	Nicklas Lindberg (F)	47	14	53	1.13
4.	Tyler Gron (F)	31	21	35	1.13
5.	Vladimir Nikiforov (F)	51	21	51	1.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jon Booras (F)	2012-2013	CHL	66	32	54	86	1.30	60
2.	Jon Booras (F)	2011-2012	CHL	52	27	26	53	1.02	70
3.	Nicklas Lindberg (F)	2012-2013	CHL	47	14	39	53	1.13	35
4.	Vladimir Nikiforov (F)	2011-2012	CHL	51	21	30	51	1.00	18
5.	Matt Larke (F)	2012-2013	CHL	53	19	28	47	0.89	23

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jon Booras (F)	2012-2013	CHL	66	32	54	86	1.30	60
2.	Jon Booras (F)	2011-2012	CHL	52	27	26	53	1.02	70
3.	Kyle Laughlin (F)	2011-2012	CHL	62	22	19	41	0.66	12
4.	Vladimir Nikiforov (F)	2011-2012	CHL	51	21	30	51	1.00	18
5.	David Gilbert (F)	2012-2013	CHL	49	21	19	40	0.82	22

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jon Booras (F)	2012-2013	CHL	66	32	54	86	1.30	60
2.	Nicklas Lindberg (F)	2012-2013	CHL	47	14	39	53	1.13	35
3.	Travis Granbois (D)	2012-2013	CHL	65	14	33	47	0.72	143
4.	Steve Makway (D)	2012-2013	CHL	60	13	32	45	0.75	151
5.	Vladimir Nikiforov (F)	2011-2012	CHL	51	21	30	51	1.00	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Bloomington Blaze — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Craig Cescon (D)	2011-2012	CHL	64	2	11	13	0.20	180
2.	Steve Makway (D)	2012-2013	CHL	60	13	32	45	0.75	151
3.	Travis Granbois (D)	2012-2013	CHL	65	14	33	47	0.72	143
4.	Kyle Bochek (F)	2012-2013	CHL	55	12	25	37	0.67	121
5.	Travis Granbois (D)	2011-2012	CHL	60	10	14	24	0.40	100