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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
