Words: Joel NeillThese views are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Belfast Giants, EIHL or Odyssey Trust I think in our heart of hearts we all knew what today would bring, but it’s a surprising kind of painful to see it in black and white. The Elite Ice Hockey League has... Continue Reading →
When professional sports leagues across the world began falling like dominoes this past week, as a result of the global COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic- it seemed like only a matter of time until the Elite Ice Hockey League followed suit. The word from league officials perhaps came much later than many would have liked- the... Continue Reading →
Alright! Hi! We're back! The Belfast Giants returned from literally all over Europe this week- as a domestic break to allow for Team GB's Olympic Qualifiers provided an opportunity for some much needed R&R for Adam Keefe's men. Giants fans, too, had enjoyed a mini break of their own- shedding the stresses of a competitive... Continue Reading →
Last night's single goal thriller between the Belfast Giants and Cardiff Devils was played on a knife edge. I'm pretty sure I could still feel the building reverberating from the thundering noise of the night before, as the Teal and Red Armies took their seats for Sunday's rematch. Elgin Pearce's power play goal was the... Continue Reading →
Instead of explaining it, let's just take a quick look at the brass tacks of why this weekend matters: But, as you well know, in this day and age Giants v Devils is never just about the points. We took their Challenge Cup. We took their League. They took our Playoffs. They took our Captain.... Continue Reading →
A virtual sell out was on hand Saturday night as the Belfast Giants returned home to face the free falling Glasgow Clan. So sorry was their state of affairs that recently retired Head Coach Zack Fitzgerald found himself suited up and ready to take to the ice alongside his remaining players. Belfast, meanwhile, were dealing... Continue Reading →
It's been a heavy week. As you will no doubt know by now, Northern Ireland suddenly and unexpectedly lost beloved BBC Radio Ulster DJ, and former Giants game night announcer, Stephen Clements this week. Moreover, in the years following his involvement with the club, Clements became a close friend of your Head Coach Adam Keefe.... Continue Reading →
The Belfast Giants took to the ice on Sunday with the opportunity to take six points out of a possible eight since Monday, something that many in the arena would have bitten your hand off for at the conclusion of the week's first game of four- a home loss to the last placed Dundee Stars.... Continue Reading →
The energy in the SSE Arena was cranked up to 11 with the surprise return of talisman Defender Kevin Raine to the starting lineup- his name and image on the big screens met with thundering cheers and applause from the Teal faithful. Let's be honest. We didn't have fun last time around. Losing to the... Continue Reading →
FC Hockey Media's Noel Gillespie previews a critical weekend for the Belfast Giants, and talks... er... pig racing? Please be aware that there might be a recent spoiler in this one, though you will likely know the result by now anyway. It was far from certain for the most part, but a late push claimed... Continue Reading →
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