Signings | Thursday 30 April 2009 by Richard Blayney
Tom Walsh’s dreams of cracking the NHL might be behind him now but for one lost dream stems the realisation of another . . . Tom Walsh will not only get to play for the Belfast Giants, but he will also be studying at the University of Ulster.
The 26-year old defenseman is the first import signing by Steve Thornton this off season. Here is what the G-Org had to say about it. . . . Read More»
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Signings | Wednesday 29 April 2009 by Richard Blayney
With a new Brit signed up last week it was time to continue putting together the British core of the team and Thronton did that by bringing back his best two British players from last years team; Colin Shields and Dave Phillips. Signing on Shields was a formality given that last year he inked a two year deal, though with Lyle leaving his two year contract to sign in Cardiff this past weekend, nothing in British hockey is literally a formality.
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Signings | Friday 24 April 2009 by Richard Blayney
With Thornton back as coach and with Shields and Lyle on two year contracts all the was left to set the off season in full motion was some new players. A few days ago, we finally got one. Craig Peacock a 20-year old forward from the EPL will be joining up. A highly talented young player, Peacock will be looking to shine with the Giants after a short spell at the EIHL level with Basingstoke last year.
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Giants News | Friday 17 April 2009 by Richard Blayney
Steve Thornton today spoke to Sky Sports News about his plans for next season. As well as telling them that his new season has already begun he noted that he hopes to retain most of the players from last season though does seem confined to losing star player Paul Deniset to a team in Europe.
Claiming that he wants to keep the majority of players that helped the team win two trophies in his first year as a head-coach was interesting considering General Manager Todd Kelman recently said in an interview that he would like to see an overhaul of the side.
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EIHL | Monday 6 April 2009 by Richard Blayney
What more can be said about Steelers coach Dave Matsos. In his first year at the helm last season he guided the Steelers to the Playoff championship and followed it up this year with a league title, and then this weekend, another playoff crown. Surely it can only be a matter of time before a bigger team from a bigger league comes calling for this promising young coach.
Congratulations to the Steelers on dominating the major trophies this year.
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