Paul Thompson's team will take on the his GB U20 side at the Skydome on Wednesday 27th August at 7.45pm.
Then on Saturday 30th August, Blaze will travel to Newcastle to play the Mobilx Newcastle Vipers before facing them at the Skydome at 6pm the following day. 
They end their pre season schedule with the Charity Shield game against Sheffield Steelers at the Skydome on Wednesday 3rd September. Face off is at 7.45pm.
Said Paul Thompson to his club's website: "I'm delighted with the schedule to be honest. It's very similar to last season when I felt we had really good early preparation for the season ahead. The game against the GB under 20's will be great to get the legs going and will also give me the chance with my GB hat on, to take a closer look at some of the country's up and coming talent.
"Newcastle provided us with great challenge games last season and both Rob Wilson and myself felt that it would be good for both of us to repeat the exercise again this season. Fans, players and management of both teams like playing each other so it will be a great pair of games to look forward to.
"The Charity Shield was a great introduction last season and it does raise a lot of money for good causes. Both Sheffield and ourselves really wanted to keep this going in the hockey calendar and we are delighted to be hosting it this year. It's great fun but very competitive and it should be a great last game before we get down to regular season action."