Lake wants to make a giant impact in Belfast
Having finally made his way back home, Ben Lake was afforded the chance to take stock of a hectic couple of months.
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I'm raring to go after joining the Giants, admits netminder Owen
Netminder Shane Owen says he can't wait to represent a "great city" after agreeing to join the Belfast Giants for the new season.
Belfast Giants snap up netminder Shane Owen for new season
The Belfast Giants have signed netminder Shane Owen ahead of their 20th anniversary season.
Thornton excited to lead Giants' summer overhaul
When Belfast Giants pair Darcy Murphy and Tyler Beskorowany were confirmed to be departing earlier this week, for Germany and Slovakia respectively, there was despair among the team's fanbase.
Home comfort for the Giants to start their debut CHL campaign
The Belfast Giants will welcome Czech side Bili Tygri Liberec to the SSE Arena for their Champions Hockey League debut at the end of August.
Larne announce signing of veteran Irish League defender Albert Watson
Larne have announced the signing of experienced defender Albert Watson from Ballymena United for their first season back in the Danske Bank Premiership.
Belfast Giants duo Beskorowany, Murphy sign for new European clubs
After it was announced last week that Tyler Beskorowany and Darcy Murphy would not return to the Belfast Giants, the pair have quickly found new clubs.
Belfast Giants take on Czechs in debut Champions League campaign
The Belfast Giants will welcome Czech side Bili Tygri Liberec to the SSE Arena for their first ever Champions Hockey League game at the end of August.
Giants swoop for international ace Lake
The Belfast Giants have pulled off a major coup as they announced the arrival of British international winger Ben Lake from the Coventry Blaze for next season.
British international Ben Lake leads list as Belfast Giants sign seven for next season
Head coach Adam Keefe's national team links have paid off once more as the Belfast Giants announced the signing of GB international Ben Lake for next season.
"This summer can't go by fast enough": Jordan Smotherman can't wait for his Belfast Giants return
Exactly a year ago, Jordan Smotherman was weighing up his future as an ice hockey player, with two offers on the table.
Keefe is relishing Giants' tough Euro tests
Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe says he can't wait to get stuck into the Champions Hockey League after yesterday's group draw handed them some heavyweight ties.
Could the Belfast Giants be players for AHL defenceman Jordan Subban?
Defenceman Jordan Subban put Europe on high alert yesterday when his agent began offering him around the leagues.
Belfast Giants face tough Euro trips as they prepare for Champions Hockey League debut
The Belfast Giants have discovered their opponents for their first appearance in the Champions Hockey League after today's draw in Bratislava.
GB heroics is ideal platform to grow game: Keefe
Great Britain assistant coach Adam Keefe has urged ice hockey chiefs in the United Kingdom to help boost the profile of the sport after their sensational performance at the recent IIHF World Championships.
Shields ends on high as GB stage big World upset
Belfast Giants legend Colin Shields signed off in the perfect fashion as Great Britain caused a major shock by avoiding relegation from the top tier of international ice hockey.
Legend Colin Shields hails team display after ending career on high
Belfast Giants and British ice hockey legend Colin Shields insisted that GB's stunning 4-3 overtime win over France was about the team and not about him.
Swindlehurst reflects on GB "miracle" after avoiding relegation at ice hockey World Championships
Belfast Giants defenceman Paul Swindlehurst has described Great Britain's 4-3 overtime win over France as a "miracle" as they avoided relegation from the IIHF World Championships.
Crowd-pleaser Smotherman pens fresh deal to seal return to Giants
Fan favourite Jordan Smotherman will be back with the Belfast Giants for a second season after agreeing to return for the 2019/20 campaign.
Fan favourite Jordan Smotherman returns for second year with Giants
Belfast Giants fans will be delighted with their latest signing as popular forward Jordan Smotherman has agreed to return to the club for the new season.
GB are outclassed by world's best
Great Britain battled bravely for long periods against the World's No.1 side Canada before eventually falling to an 8-0 defeat in their World Championship clash in Kosice, Slovakia.
Great Britain can give big guns run for their money, insists Keefe
Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe says Great Britain want to impose their own style of play on other teams at the IIHF World Championships, rather than changing to suit them.
Making history - Adam Keefe and Great Britain ready for the biggest ice hockey tournament of their lives
Kosice, Slovakia. Until this week, a place that most ice hockey fans in Great Britain probably didn't know about.
Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe up for European Coach of the Year
Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe has been listed as one of the nominees for the Coach of the Year at the EHC Hockey Awards.
Belfast Giants announce signing of in-form British winger Ciaran Long
The Belfast Giants have announced their second signing for the 2019/20 season with the arrival of English forward Ciaran Long.
Poland hotshot Wronka relishing new challenge with the Belfast Giants
Polish international forward Patryk Wronka says he can't wait to get started with the Belfast Giants after becoming the first player to sign for the team ahead of next season.
Belfast Giants make Patryk Wronka their first signing of 2019/20 season
The Belfast Giants have announced their first signing of the 2019/20 season after Polish international winger Patryk Wronka agreed to join the club.
Belfast Giants on red alert as target Wronka confirms he's leaving Poland
The Belfast Giants' backroom staff have been given a massive boost after one of their potential targets for next season confirmed he is on the market.
D-man Josh Roach confirms move to Austria after excellent year with Giants
Defenceman Josh Roach will join EBEL side EHC Linz for next season after excelling for the Belfast Giants in their treble-winning campaign.
Giants stunned as captain Riley opts to pursue a new challenge
The Belfast Giants have been rocked by the news that club captain Blair Riley will not be returning to the Elite League champions next season.
Belfast Giants captain Blair Riley leaves club after opting out of deal
Belfast Giants captain Blair Riley has made the shock decision to opt out of his two-year deal with the Elite League champions after accepting a move elsewhere.
Giants duo make the cut for GB's assault on World Championships
Great Britain head coach Pete Russell has named two Belfast Giants players on his 25-man roster that will travel to the IIHF World Championships in Slovakia next month.
Beskorowany named Player of the Year as Belfast Giants dominate Elite League awards
The Belfast Giants have dominated the 2018/19 Elite League end of season awards, collecting over half of the accolades on offer after a stunning season.
'We never want to feel defeat again': Belfast Giants defenceman Kevin Raine keen to use play-off loss to inspire future success
Belfast Giants defenceman Kevin Raine says he's still proud of what he and his team-mates have achieved this season despite missing out on a domestic clean sweep in Sunday's Elite League Play-Off Final.
Giants fall just short in their bid for grand slam
So near and yet so far for the Belfast Giants as their Grand Slam hopes came to a crushing end with defeat to the Cardiff Devils in the final of the Elite League play-offs.
Belfast Giants fall short in Grand Slam bid as Cardiff Devils claim play-offs
They gave it a valiant effort, but ultimately the Belfast Giants fell one hurdle short of completing a domestic clean sweep on the season.
Belfast Giants beat Flames to reach play-off final and keep Grand Slam dream alive
With their backs firmly against the wall in the Motorpoint Arena, just as they've always done this season, the Belfast Giants found a way.
Chilled Giants can make Grand Slam history by winning play-offs, says Keefe
Head coach Adam Keefe believes that his Belfast Giants are in the right place to produce their best performances of the season when they need it most.
Past failures driving Keefe on to complete the Grand Slam
Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe says the hurt of not reaching Finals Weekend last season makes him determined to complete the domestic clean sweep this weekend in Nottingham.
Giants edge ever closer to domestic silverware clean sweep
Jordan Smotherman grabbed a hat-trick as the Belfast Giants cruised to a spot in the Elite League's Finals Weekend to keep their hopes of completing the Grand Slam alive.
Smotherman hits hat-trick as Belfast Giants book spot at Finals Weekend
Not content just to see out the remainder of this quarter-final and make it to Finals Weekend with little drama, the Belfast Giants booked their place in Nottingham emphatically.
Belfast Giants take huge step towards Finals Weekend with Blaze mauling
Having done them a favour last weekend, the Coventry Blaze were hoping that the Belfast Giants would do them one in return and found their hosts in no mood to do so.
Historic Grand Slam would be so special: Leonard
Belfast Giants defenceman Curtis Leonard insists that the dream of completing a Grand Slam of trophies this season is all the team need to stay focused heading into the Elite League play-offs this weekend.
"I mean it, it's true": Belfast Giants d-man Kevin Raine stands by tweet
Among the most notable parts of the Belfast Giants' title celebrations on Sunday was a surprise appearance from Oasis.
Belfast Giants' on-ice success has been mirrored by their off-ice work, which is just as impressive
Just as important as the Belfast Giants' recent on-ice success has been all their work within the community.
Mayor toasts Belfast's Giant success story
The Belfast Giants were honoured for their double success last night with a civic reception at City Hall, along with the graduating members of their Odyssey Ice Academy.
Title success with Giants is a highlight of my career: Tyler Beskorowany
Netminder Tyler Beskorowany has described the Belfast Giants' campaign as his "best season ever" after they won the Elite League title in dramatic circumstances.
Keefe is lost for words as Giants claim league title
It's not very often that a team will win a league title in a hotel.
Belfast Giants crowned Elite League champions as Cardiff fall to Coventry
In the most bizarre fashion, the Belfast Giants became Elite Ice Hockey League champions on Sunday night without playing a game.
Elite League: Belfast Giants beat Dundee Stars and face Devil-ish wait
The Belfast Giants have done as much as they can. Now they must wait and hope.
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