Ice Hockey

Thornton delighted with Giants' Sample of quality

By Stuart McKinley

Paul Sample has agreed a return to the Belfast Giants, four years after quitting the club.

Thornton bags sweet signings for Giants

Steve Thornton will now focus on signing his imports after taking his quota of British players to five.

Huppe has hung up his blades

Coventry Blaze forward Curtis Huppe has announced his retirement. The 29-year-old Canadian posted 37 goals and 39 assists in 60 games last season, helping Blaze win the Elite League title and British Knockout Cup.

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