It's Saint Patrick's weekend, and the Belfast Giants took to the ice at the SSE arena for Saturday's sequel against the Coventry Blaze wearing specially commissioned jerseys. But before thoughts could turn to revelry, there was the small matter of another crucial night in the Elite League. As the teams took to the ice in... Continue Reading →
Challenge Cup Champs Return To League Action With 4-1 Blaze Win
After all the drama and celebrations of another momentous weekend in Cardiff- where the Belfast Giants became back to back Challenge Cup Champions following a Jordan Smotherman winner in OT against the Guildford Flames- it was back to business for Adam Keefe's side. The Playoff-hopeful Coventry Blaze rolled into town for a Friday/Saturday double which... Continue Reading →
The Whiteboard: When The Blaze Come Skating In
FC Hockey Media's Noel Gillespie casts an analytical eye on this weekend's home double header against The Coventry Blaze... “It’s a, It’s a, It’s a, It’s a goa…” Oh hey, didn’t see you there. I suppose we’d better get cracking. We’ve three more trophies to win. The Belfast Giants will try to put out a... Continue Reading →
Podcast: #Back2Back
Your Belfast Giants have retained the Challenge Cup and become the first ever Giants team to retain a trophy (other than the "intu Cup") in the clubs almost 20 year history! In a special edition of AVFTB recorded through the day we look back at a scintillating victory in Cardiff. We have contributions from all... Continue Reading →
Giants Begin Cup Final Weekend With 5-4 League Win Over Clan
Before the Teal Army could pack their bags and make a break for Wales, and the prospect of the 2019 Challenge Cup final, there was business to take care of. A resurgent Glasgow Clan skated into town sitting pretty in third place, and keen to cement one of their best league finishes since their formation.... Continue Reading →
My Stomach Is Sick And It’s All In My Head
Ahead of the Challenge Cup Final this Sunday in Cardiff, "Mike" (not the writers real name) e-mailed us an article to try and work out what he should do... ... some names have been changed to protect the Guilty. I’ve NEVER seen us lift the Challenge Cup. Never. You’re thinking “So what? Giants have only lifted it... Continue Reading →
Podcast: The Fat of the Clan
It's Challenge Cup Final week for the Belfast Giants as they prepare to face the Guildford Flames in Cardiff this Sunday. But before that A View From The Bridge looks back over the last week of games against Fife, Sheffield and Manchester. Kevin Raine is our guest and we look across the League's big stories.... Continue Reading →
Giants Bounce Back With 5-2 Win Over Storm
You know the drill by now... it's Playoff hockey every single night until the end of the season. However, as the Manchester Storm arrived at the SSE Arena on Sunday; last night's defeat at the hands of the Sheffield Steelers in Yorkshire, and the Cardiff Devils' road win in Coventry had loosened the points gap... Continue Reading →
Frustation As Giants Strike Steel Shaped Bump In The Road
With the EIHL title race being tighter than its been in many a year, the Giants arrived in South Yorkshire to take on the Steelers knowing there was little to no room for error. Sheffield had taken the last battle between the sides in the Fly DSA Arena before Christmas, the Giants holding firm at... Continue Reading →