Adam Keefe had mentioned he was going "back to the drawing board" following last night's cup defeat at the hands of Dundee, in search of an offensive formula able to convert more of the Giants staggering 68 shots on goal in a frustrating Saturday night at the SSE. Still in search of his first goal,... Continue Reading →
Matt Pelech Named As Tenth Giants Captain
This evening the Belfast Giants have named D Man, Matt Pelech as the 10th player in the clubs history to wear the C as Captain. Pelech was named by Adam Keefe ahead of tomorrows Champions Hockey League openeing game against Bili Tygri Liberec of the Czech Republic. Pelech has made quite the impression since donning... Continue Reading →
Giants Light It Up Late To Defeat Herning Blue Fox 5-1
The Belfast Giants rode into week two of pre-season on a high following their opening weekend double over Swedish Mora IK. But as CHL action against Europe's best rapidly approached, there was little time to rest on their laurels. This week, it was the turn of Danish outfit Herning Blue Fox to test Adam Keefe's... Continue Reading →
Bout Ye: Ben Lake
It's the 29th May 2019. Adam Keefe is sitting on a stage in the SSE Arena, fresh off a remarkable World Championships campaign with Team GB. Amidst the hustle and bustle of off season fan night, one story cuts straight through the noise- the double departure of league MVP goalie Tyler Beskorowany, and league leading... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Off Season Special – June 2019
Back to break up the long summer, A View From The Bridge brings you an exclusive interview with the Belfast Giants new netminder, Shane Owen. Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel return to cast an eye over all the Belfast Giants off season talking points. From the departures, new arrivals, Champions Hockey League and more. The... Continue Reading →
Rollercoaster
With another EIHL Championship hanging from the rafters, Stephen Smeeth reflects on one topsy turvy season. Another hockey season gone and firmly placed in the memory. I know this is very much cliché but it really does only seem like last week when we all came back from our summers refreshed and ready for a... Continue Reading →
KotG Most Valuable Player 2019
Time to vote for the Kingdom of the Giants Most Valuable Player Award 2019. Since it was won in 2001 by Shane Johnson the KotG MVP has been presented every year to the most outstanding member of the Belfast Giants squad, as voted for by YOU. Polls for the 2019 Award are now OPEN. E-mail:... Continue Reading →
Belfast Forces Cardiff’s Hand With 6-4 Stars Curtain Call
Hockey can be a complicated game. Once you delve into systems and tactics, seedings and scratches, you uncover a whole world of complexity beyond what you see on a game night. But, sometimes, it couldn't be more simple. The Belfast Giants needed to defeat the Dundee Stars Saturday night to keep any hopes of a... 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 →
Hunter Bishop- MVP
by Davy McGimpsey When Hunter Bishop signed for the Belfast Giants back in August I was quick to mark him down as the Belfast Giants MVP for the coming season! 'The Bish' as he was fondly known by the Teal Army won many’s an admirer with his speed and lack of quit on a play.... Continue Reading →