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Darryl Armitage
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Belfast Giants’ Head Coach Adam Keefe during Sunday night's Elite Ice Hockey League game against the Nottingham Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

The job isn’t done yet for the Belfast Giants, a Grand Slam is up for grabs

Belfast Giants’ David Goodwin with Nottingham Panthers’ Kristoff Kontos during Sunday night's Elite Ice Hockey League game at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

In pictures: Belfast Giants crowned Elite League champions

Belfast Giants celebrate winning the Elite Ice Hockey League after Sunday night's game against the Nottingham Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants taste EIHL glory on an edgy and nervy Sunday in Nottingham

Belfast Giants' assistant coach George Awada

Belfast Giants confident of league success going into a huge final weekend

Local teenager William John Hanna with the treble

Teenager William John Hanna continues to break new ice

Belfast Giants’ Jeff Baum during the warm-up ahead of a Elite Ice Hockey League game against the Nottingham Panthers at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants taking each game at a time as they push for EIHL title

Belfast Giants’ Mark Cooper and Elijiah Barriga celebrate a goal against the Cardiff Devils during in the Challenge Cup final at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

One trophy in the bag, two more to go for the Belfast Giants

Belfast Giants' celebrate after defeating Cardiff Devils in Wednesday night's final at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants shutout the Devils to be crowned Challenge Cup champions

Belfast Giants' head coach Adam Keefe. Picture: Darren Kidd/Presseye

Belfast Giants out to maximise home ice in Challenge Cup bid

Belfast Giants' head coach Adam Keefe. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Adam Keefe believes dropped points won’t upset Giants league ambitions

Belfast Giants’ David Goodwin celebrates scoring against the Cardiff Devils during Saturday night’s Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Full sixty minutes needed to book cup final spot says David Goodwin

Belfast Giants’ Jordan Kawaguchi celebrates scoring against Coventry Blaze earlier this season. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

A double header delight ahead for the Giants as they battle the Devils

Belfast Giants' associate coach Jeff Mason. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Giants focus on weathering storm and winning the EIHL says Jeff Mason

Belfast Giants’ Mark Cooper with Sheffield Steelers' Matthew Greenfield during Friday’s Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants’ destiny firmly in their own hands says captain Mark Cooper

Belfast Giants' head coach Adam Keefe. Picture: Darren Kidd/Presseye

Adam Keefe pleased with results but there are plenty more games yet to be played

Belfast Giants’ Jackson Whistle at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

‘Every point really does matter now’ says Giants’ netminder Jackson Whistle

Belfast Giants’ Josh Roach scoring against Sheffield Steelers at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Roach is demanding ‘good effort’ against Sheffield Steelers

Belfast Giants' head coach Adam Keefe. Picture: Darren Kidd/Presseye

Giants focus is firmly on title chase says head coach Adam Keefe

Belfast Giants' assistant coach George Awada. Picture: Press Eye/Darren Kidd

George Awada: Belfast Giants are finding their groove

Belfast Giants' netminder Tom McCollum. Picture: Press Eye

Commanding Giants ‘fun’ watch for happy goalie Tom McCollum

Belfast Giants’ Jordan Kawaguchi celebrates scoring against Coventry Blaze during Wednesday’s Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants ‘fight’ key to run of six wins in a row

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd welcomes The Belfast Giants signing up to the Department’s Share the Road to Zero campaign at the SSE Arena as the winter gets under way. Included with the Minister (from left) are Robert Fitzpatrick, chief executive officer, The Odyssey Trust; Mark Cooper, captain, Belfast Giants, Paul McMahon, chief operating officer, The Odyssey Trust and Steve Thornton, group head of hockey and commercial, The Odyssey Trust

Road safety campaign nets Giant winter sign-up

Belfast Giants' head coach Adam Keefe. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants have all to play for in Sunday’s clash with Steelers, says Keefe

Martin McDowell, chair, The Odyssey Trust, Mark Morrison, former forward, Belfast Giants, Bob Zeller, co-founder and former co-owner, Belfast Giants, Jason Bowen, former defenceman, Belfast Giants

First inductees into Belfast Giants Hall of Fame initiative officially unveiled

Belfast Giants’ J.J. Piccinich scoring against Dundee Stars during Wednesday night’s Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Giants thrash the Dundee Stars after four goals inside the opening nine minutes

Pictured during the Colin Shields testimonial in 2017 is Belfast Giants' Hall of Famer Mark Morrison (white jersey). Picture: William Cherry / Presseye

Belfast Giants unveil new Hall of Fame initiative as part of 25th celebrations

The Stena Line Belfast Giants have announced a special testimonial game in honour of Adam Keefe, a cornerstone of the team and a true icon of ice hockey in Belfast, which will be held on June 8, 2025. Picture: Katie Jean Cherry/Presseye

Testimonial for Belfast Giants legend Adam Keefe confirmed for June 2025

Mike Lee, defenceman, Belfast Giants, Martin McDowell, chair, The Odyssey Trust, Joe Cassetti, forward, Belfast Giants, at the unveiling of the puck sculpture at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Picture: Philip Magowan

Commemorative puck unveiled to celebrate 25 seasons of the Belfast Giants

Boston University Terriers celebrate winning the Belpot Trophy at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Picture: Andrew Paton / Press Eye

Boston University triumph in the Friendship Four in Belfast

Belfast Giants’ Mark Cooper with Guildford Flames’ Eamon McAdam during Friday night’s Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants beat the Flames but are pipped by Nottingham

Belfast Giants' captain Mark Cooper in action against the Glasgow Clan. Picture: Al Goold

Belfast Giants: Midweek win edges Belfast closer to top seed in Challenge Cup

Zak Galambos, defenceman, Belfast Giants, Lauren Doherty, interim director of commercial and brand development, Northern Ireland Hospice, Lynn Cowan, fundraising manager, Children’s Heartbeat Trust, and Bobo Carpenter, forward, Belfast Giants

The Odyssey Trust has confirmed 2025 charity partners ahead of 25-year celebrati...

The Stena Line Belfast Giants have confirmed the signing of 24-year-old defenceman Karl Boudrias for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, following injuries within the roster.

Belfast Giants add defenceman Karl Boudrias to roster

The Belt Trophy which will be presented to the winner of the Friendship Four tournament at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

New sports performance conference to launch at US college ice hockey tournament ...

Belfast Giants’ Ben Lake with Glasgow Clan’s Darien Kielb during Sunday’s Challenge Cup game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: In form Blaze will bring their best game to Belfast says Ben Lak...

Belfast Giants associate coach Jeff Mason during a training session at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Lessons to be learnt from last weekend’s Glasgow clash says Jeff...

Belfast Giants’ Grant Mismash with Glasgow Clan’s Landon Bow during last Sunday’s Challenge Cup game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Grant Mismash is confident in team’s winning mindset

Belfast Giants' defender Jeff Baum in action against the Dundee Stars. Picture: Derek Black

Belfast Giants: ‘Leaders and winners’ praised by defenceman Jeff Baum

Belfast Giants defender Jeff Baum in action against the Dundee Stars. (Photo by Derek Black)

Belfast Giants: ‘Leaders and winners’ praised by Jeff Baum

Belfast Giants’ JJ Piccinich during a Challenge Cup at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Piccinich pleased to have made the move back to Belfast

Belfast Giants’ Jordan Kawaguchi with Dundee Stars’ Richard Sabol during a Challenge Cup at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Jordan Kawaguchi is happy to take the positives

Belfast Giants’ Mark Cooper during the warmup before Saturday night's pre-season exhibition game against the Alberta Golden Bears at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by Katie Jean Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Consistency will win championships says captain Mark Cooper

Belfast Giants during Thursday morning practice ahead of the new season at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Adam Keefe ready for the Giants’ league challenge ahead

Representatives from the four men’s teams competing in the 2025 Friendship Four, with Governor Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts; Martin McDowell, Chair of The Odyssey Trust; and Joseph Kennedy III, United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland

US college ice hockey tournaments to return to Belfast in 2025 and 2026

Belfast Giants' Elijiah Barriga during the game against Team GB at Vindico Arena, Cardiff, Wales. Picture: James Assinder/Team GB

Belfast Giants: Elijiah Barriga focus on building a winning cup momentum

Belfast Giants' Joe Cassetti with Cardiff Devils' Cody Donaghey during Saturday night's pre-season game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Joe Cassetti looking to impress this weekend against the Stars

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