Following a pulsating and enthralling couple of games between the best in the EIHL, A View From The Bridge returns to pick at the bones of whatever is left from the battles that ensued between Belfast and Cardiff. Jordan Smotherman, Adam Keefe and Aaron Murphy also join the fun. Patrick, Davy and Simon discuss all... Continue Reading →
Goal Review OT Winner Clinches Giant 4 Point Weekend
The SSE Arena was virtually full to capacity as the puck dropped on round 2 of a high stakes weekend between the Belfast Giants and Cardiff Devils. Despite a few (thousand) hangovers; Friday night's incredible air of excitement, tension and emotion was virtually unchanged- the entire building fully aware of the importance of the game... Continue Reading →
Thunderous SSE Roars Giants On To 4-2 Win Over Devils
The Belfast Giants sit three points behind the game-in-hand Cardiff Devils heading into this weekend's double header in Belfast- and with the potential differential being 5, the allocation of the points on offer this weekend could very likely make or break one side's season. Belfast iced without ace Patrick Dwyer in addition to Guillaume Gelinas.... Continue Reading →
The Whiteboard: Nemesis
FC Hockey Media's Noel Gillespie gives his take on a do-or-die weekend for the Belfast Giants, as the league leading, reigning Champion Cardiff Devils come to town... I didn't intend to run with the rollercoaster theme through these articles, but this is how the season is panning out for the Belfast Giants as they chase... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Clash of Clans
An eventful week for the Belfast Giants, 1 opponent, 2 victories in 3 games and progression to yet another Challenge Cup final. And topped off with Stephen Murphy's Testimonial festivities in the last few days. A View From The Bridge covers all of this and more as Giants Equipment Manager and all round Top Lad,... Continue Reading →
“Stephen Murphy, Giants #31”
Tonight Giants legendary goalkeeper, Stephen Murphy, hosts his Testimonial at the SSE Arena. Boomerang Corner Stalwart, and former goal judge, Allan Price reflects on why he thinks "Murph" deserves all the appreciation he gets from the Giants faithful. Anyone that knows me knows I’m a Goalie guy. Always have, always will be. Plenty have... Continue Reading →
Difficult Night As Glasgow Shut Giants Out
To get three wins from the same opposition in four nights was always going to be a challenge for the Belfast Giants. And so it proved. Despite two convincing wins over the Glasgow Clan at the SSE Arena, one confirming the Giants return to the Challenge Cup Final, the Clan were able to regroup and... Continue Reading →
Interview: Paxton Schulte
Paxton Sculte is one of the most synonymous names in Belfast Giants history. From scoring the first goal at the Odyssey Arena to lifting the clubs first league and playoff, #27 has rightly been retired and displayed on the bridge for over a decade. With the aid of the Belfast Giants fanbase, Schulte has returned... Continue Reading →
Giants Keep It Rolling In 4-1 Glasgow Win
The Glasgow Clan's mini break in Belfast continued tonight, as the sides met again at the SSE Arena- this time in League action. The Clan, keen to overturn Thursday's Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Belfast, were without former Giant Craig Peacock. Adam Keefe's side meanwhile were once again without Jonathan Ferland. The roof... Continue Reading →
Defending Champion Giants Stamp Ticket To Challenge Cup Final
The Glasgow Clan carried a full strength lineup into Belfast on Valentine's Day, in addition to their 1-2 aggregate lead. Once again, it's do or die time, a semi final second leg with a place in the Challenge Cup final at stake. The anticipation in the air, and on social media, had been palpable all... Continue Reading →