In the final A View From The Bridge of the season we join Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel through the Playoff Finals weekend as the Giants took on the Flames and the Devils in hope of completing the full set of domestic trophies. With input from Blair Riley, Adam Keefe, Jonathan Ferland and Tyler Beskorowany... Continue Reading →
A Little Raw
Reflecting on a night of heartbreak for the Belfast Giants, A View From The Bridge's Patrick Smyth discusses how he feels today. I wanted to write this while the pain was still a little raw. It would be all too easy to let it all subside, reflect on the glories and shrug your shoulders at... Continue Reading →
Giants Fall To Devils In Dramatic Playoff Final
To a certain extent, the Belfast Giants came into the 2018/19 Playoff Final with little to prove. Their trophy haul so far this season has included a second successive Challenge Cup, the Erhardt Conference Trophy and the Elite League Championship. But as Adam Keefe’s men took to the ice one final time, in front of... Continue Reading →
Giants Book Playoff Final Spot In Comeback Flames Win
The Belfast Giants arrive in Nottingham for 2018/19’s Playoff Finals Weekend with three of four available domestic trophies. After disposing of the Coventry Blaze in emphatic fashion, Adam Keefe’s men faced a Challenge Cup Final rematch against the side who took them to overtime, the league’s new boys, the Guildford Flames. The Giants were once... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Final Four
Following a demolition of the Coventry Blaze, the Belfast Giants prepare for the Final Four with the opportunity of making history. A View from the Bridge returns to deal with the nerves and anticipation ahead of the weekend. Davy, Patrick and Simon chat about the 12-2 victory over the Blaze and look ahead to the... 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 →
Emphatic Victory Puts Giants In Final Four
The Belfast Giants booked their place at the PredictorBet Playoff Finals in emphatic fashion at the Skydome Arena in Coventry. A 7-2 victory over a hapless Coventry Blaze sealed a 12-2 aggregate success in a game that at times seemed more like a testimonial than a Playoff quarter final. The pace was due to the... Continue Reading →
EIHL Champs Bid Farewell To Belfast With 5-0 Playoff Shutout
A virtual sell out was on hand to welcome the Elite Ice Hockey League Champions onto home ice for one final time in 2018/19. And what an ovation they received. The latest addition to Adam Keefe's silverware haul this year would be presented post game- but first, a Playoff Quarter Final 1st leg lay in... Continue Reading →
Giants’ Achievements Recognised By City Hall
Belfast City Hall was lit up in the Teal of the Belfast Giants last night as the team turned out to a Civic Reception held in their honour. Days after lifting the Elite League title, Adam Keefe's men were hosted by Lord Mayor Deidre Hargey in recognition of not only this years significant achievements but... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Champions – Part 2
In the second of two Elite League Championship winning special podcasts, the lads are joined by Head Coach Adam Keefe who answers YOUR Fan Agenda questions. We cast out eye over March's Player of the Month nominees. Reflect on the Giants Award night winners and predict who we think will make the Playoff Final Four... Continue Reading →
