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 →
The Whiteboard: Gathering Of The Clans
FC Hockey Media's Noel Gillespie is back with another deep dive into the Belfast Giants opponents for three games in four nights this week, spanning a Challenge Cup semi-final second leg and a crunch league home/away double header. Smarten up on everything from systems, style of play and projected lines ahead of a huge weekend... Continue Reading →
Champions Hockey League Beckons For Belfast Giants
The Belfast Giants have accepted an invitation to compete in next season's Champions Hockey League. The tournament, launched in 2014-15, features teams from the top tier of ice hockey across Europe. The news comes following Continental Cup Champions Arlan Kokshetau's ineligibility on the grounds of logistics for other travelling teams. The Giants narrowly missed out... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Murphy’s Law
Five points from six available for the Belfast Giants over the weekend and a cracking week ahead with 3 games against Glasgow and Stephen Murphy's Testimonial next Tuesday. So with that, A View From The Bridge chats to the man of the moment Stephen Murphy and of course there's a cameo from his partner in... Continue Reading →
Flames Extinguished 7-2 In Saturday Sequel
Despite the encouraging sight of Patrick Dwyer dressed for warmups, the Belfast Giants, were unchanged going into Saturday's sequel against the Guildford Flames. The visitors meanwhile opted for Travis Fullerton in goal over Chris Carozzi, and took to the ice in Belfast hoping to frustrate the home fans once more. An early Giants power play... Continue Reading →
Higgins Snipes OT Winner In Tight Flames Showdown
As the Guildford Flames arrived in town for a Fri/Sat Double Header, the points gap at the top of the Elite Ice Hockey League remained at 3 between the leading Cardiff Devils and the trailing Belfast Giants. It's the cut and paste statement at this time of the year, but as the Giants faced another... Continue Reading →
The Whiteboard: Guildford Flames
FC Hockey Media's Noel Gillespie brings you a deep dive into this weekend's Belfast Giants opposition, the Guildford Flames. Smarten up on everything from systems, style of play and projected lines ahead of game time! I tried out a couple of titles for this one, what with going mainstream and all. "Here's What I've Seen,... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Going For A Castlereagh Knight
Paddy might be away but as Freddy Mercury (not Black) said, "The Show Must Go On" Davy, Simon & Joel are joined by Jonathan Boxill & Andrew Dickson, plus there are interviews with Jonathan Ferland & AVFTB POTM Josh Roach. We dissect the previous weekends games v Coventry & Nottingham, have a very quick look... 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 →
