It’s been a rollercoaster introduction to the EIHL for Belfast Giants goaltender Alexis Gravel. From starting the team’s opening game in the Champions Hockey League to a run of games backing up Jackson Whistle before re-establishing himself in recent weeks with a string of strong performances in net. That resurgence started in mid-November as the […]
“Every game is like a playoff game. Every point matters!” Patrick Grasso on adjusting to the EIHL
As the clocks go back, the nights draw in and the weather turns cold and miserable, things are heating up in the EIHL. For the Belfast Giants it means weeks of facing the same few Scottish teams evolve into regular trips further south and hosting new faces. We caught up with Patrick Grasso to find […]
“We have such a good locker room. Everybody cares about each other.” Bo Hanson on returning to Belfast and playing in the CHL
Tonight, the Belfast Giants start their season in earnest as they host Kalpa Kuopio in the Champions Hockey League. After a pair of positive performances in pre-season against Stavanger Oilers, we caught up with Bo Hanson for his thoughts on the fixture, and the season ahead. “We’re trying to prepare as best as we can […]
Building for the new season in Belfast
With Adam Keefe’s testimonial and their HospICE Hockey fundraising game in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for Belfast Giants to set their sights on the season ahead and their first announcement, late last week, was a belter as they confirmed Keefe would return for another season as head coach. In addition to Keefe’s return the […]
“Certain games you look to, maybe against like the likes of Cardiff or Sheffield or Nottingham” – Josh Roach looks to the season ahead for the Belfast Giants
With player announcements in full flow, CHL fixtures next month and the Elite League season hot on its heels what better time to get back to chatting with players on what they are up to and their thoughts on the season ahead. Fresh off announcing his return to the Belfast Giants we caught up with Josh […]
Full roster announced for Adam Keefe’s testimonial.
With a little over two weeks to go until the puck drops for head coach Keefe’s testimonial game, the Belfast Giants have confirmed the full roster who will be icing to celebrate his time with the Giants and his impact on Belfast. With a who’s who of former and current Giants, some well known names […]
“I’m just focused on getting that third trophy and enjoying the rest of my time with the guys here.” David Goodwin on preparing for Playoff Finals Weekend
photo courtesy of William Cherry, Press Eye It’s EIHL playoff final weekend! After eight months of toil, four teams will face off for the chance to lift the last silverware of the season. First up Belfast Giants take on Cardiff Devils so I caught up with David Goodwin to see how the team are feeling […]
“If it was easy everybody would do it. That’s the best part about this, it’s hard!” Jeff Baum on Belfast Giants record-setting seventh league title
Last weekend the Belfast Giants etched their names, once again, in the EIHL history books with a record-setting seventh league title. A dramatic win for the men in teal, away in Nottingham in the final minutes of the season, was a fitting end to a spectacular season and though there are still play off […]