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Giants Announce Signing Of Former NHL Forward Blake Speers

The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm the signing of 27-year-old forward Blake Speers for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. Ontario-born Speers began his major junior career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, before he was drafted in the 3rd round, 67th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. In 2016,

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Cardiff Take Double-Header As Giants Face Tough Competition

The Stena Line Belfast Giants couldn’t hold onto their second intermission lead as the Cardiff Devils secured a four-point weekend at The SSE Arena as they edged a 4-3 scoreline on Sunday afternoon’s Elite League clash in Belfast. Despite three powerplay goals from Oliver Cooper, Daniel Tedesco and Ara Nazarian, the Giants were beaten by

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The Odyssey Trust Celebrates Success Of Friendship Series In Belfast

The Odyssey Trust is celebrating the successful return of the Friendship Series for the first time since 2020, which saw Princeton University crowned champions after defeating Providence College at The SSE Arena, Belfast. The Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA Division One women’s ice hockey tournament to be held outside of the United

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Sporting Success: Trio Of Rising Stars Awarded Bursary Prize

Hughes Insurance and Mary Peters Trust have announced three young athletes recognised by the Trust’s bursary programme. Sailor Zoe Whitford, golfer Adam Buchanon and motorsport racer Peter Willis were each awarded £500 as part of the annual partnership which aims to help talented young athletes on their sporting journeys. All three athletes are already gaining

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Princeton Win 2024 Friendship Series In Belfast

Princeton University has been crowned 2024 Friendship Series champions after defeating Providence College in a two-game series in Belfast. Thousands of fanatical spectators packed out The SSE Arena, Belfast for two days of NCAA women’s ice hockey action, as Princeton University emulated the successes of Northeastern University in 2019 and Quinnipiac University in 2020 to

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The Power Of A Positive Mentality: Matthew Bell On His Second Chance

Pro hockey player Matthew Bell was at the top of his game. In 2016 he was gearing up for the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. When he didn’t make the cut for the sporting world’s biggest stage, he thought he was having the worst day of his life. He had no idea what was ahead

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4 Corners Festival Bringing Young People Together Through Sports

Uniting young people with a Game of 4 Corners This year’s 4 Corners Festival is set to bring young people from local communities across Belfast together through the medium of sport. Now in its 12th year, the 4 Corners Festival was conceived as a way to inspire people from across the city to transform it

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