The Stena Line Belfast Giants couldn’t secure a four-point weekend at the Spectrum Centre as they were beaten 5-2 by the Guildford Flames in an Elite League clash on Sunday evening. Goals from Ben Lake and Jeff Baum had twice pegged back the home side, but Ryan Tait’s third period goal proved the game winner […]
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Daniel Tedesco grabbed two goals and an assist in the third period as the Stena Line Belfast Giants skated to a 5-2 win over the Coventry Blaze at The SSE Arena, Belfast in their Elite League clash on Saturday night. The winger scored the final two goals in the win on home ice as Ben
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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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 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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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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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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The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm the re-signing of 2022/23 treble-winning captain David Goodwin for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. Having iced over 170 times for the Giants between 2019 and 2023, the 31-year-old forward spent two seasons as captain in Belfast before making the move to Spanish side CH Jaca ahead of
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Defenceman Will Cullen marked his return to the Stena Line Belfast Giants with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over the Nottingham Panthers in the first game of their Elite League double-header at The SSE Arena on Friday night. The American struck the winner early in the second period after Ara Nazarian had got
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Ulster Rugby confirms the extension of its partnership with corporate law firm A&L Goodbody LLP (ALG) – the official sponsor of the A&L Goodbody Lounge at Kingspan Stadium. The extension will see ALG continue to sponsor the venue for a further two years. Having recently undergone a rebrand, the A&L Goodbody Lounge will continue to
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm the re-signing of Henrik Eriksson as injury replacement for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. A member of the Giants’ 2022/23 treble-winning roster, the 27-year-old forward notched 11 total points in 18 games for the men in teal last season, before joining Oslo-based side Vålerengens Idrettsforening in the
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce a new local partnership with LoveBelfast for the 2023/24 season. Boasting over 300,000 social media followers, LoveBelfast is the go-to place for up-to-date sport, entertainment, and business news from Belfast and beyond. Previous winners of the Best UK Blog Award and the Digital DNA Award for
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In a significant boost to their squad, Crusaders Strikers have officially announced the signing of the promising young footballer, Mia Moore. The 16-year-old midfielder, renowned for her scoring prowess, joins the Strikers after a stellar debut senior season with Linfield, where she netted an impressive 10 goals. Jonny Tuffey, the manager of Crusaders Strikers, said
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Craigavon born pro hockey player Matthew Bell thought not being selected for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro was the worst day of his life. Little did he know the hardest times were ahead of him. Once an international hockey player, Matthew’s life was upended when he was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumour
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Vision Sports Ireland is delighted to announce Oliver Gunning from Ballyclare, County Antrim, as the recipient of the inaugural Education Bursary proudly supported by Mason Hayes & Curran. Oliver is currently completing his first-year studies in BSc Hons Sport, Physical Education and Professional Education at the University of Stirling. Oliver is aspiring to assist others
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants and Belfast City Airport are proud to unveil a newly rebranded Giant Baggage Area. Featuring a number of key individuals from the Giants’ 2022/23 treble-winning roster, including Adam Keefe, Mark Cooper, Tyler Beskorowany, and Mark Garside, the refurbished Giant baggage area accommodates all passengers travelling with large bags. From those travelling with
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Leading Construction and Waste Management business, McQuillan Companies, has announced a new 3-year sponsorship with Ulster University as part of its developing excellence in industry through education and sport. The sponsorship with Ulster running from 2023-2026 will see McQuillan Companies sponsor the Gaelic Academy which is this year celebrating 50 years, supporting its football, hurling,
IFA and Visit Belfast tie up in major drive to promote sports tourism, women’s football and business events The Irish Football Association and Visit Belfast, the city region’s destination marketing and management organisation, have joined forces in a significant strategic partnership designed to maximise the opportunities for sports tourism. The three-year tie-up, which gets under
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The Odyssey Trust has announced the continuation of the Friendship Four men’s college ice hockey tournament into 2024, in conjunction with the official launch of ‘Ring the Bell!’ – a new book centred around the history and legacy of the event. Held annually in Belfast since 2015, the Friendship Four is designed to promote education,
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Leading home retailer Harry Corry has joined forces with Instonians Rugby Club, providing top level support for its ‘Rugby for All’ Youth Programme to help support our future All Ireland League, Five Nations and World Cup champions. Harry Corry has been supporting Instonians for over four decades but this latest commitment significantly upweights the retailer’s
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to announce the return of Harry Corry as a partner for the 2023/24 season. Marking seven consecutive seasons in partnership, Harry Corry is one of Northern Ireland’s most successful family-run businesses, with 54 retail outlets across the island of Ireland and Scotland – employing more than 700 members
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the return of Blú Nutrition – a sub-brand of NI Supplements – as the club’s official sport supplement partner for the 2023/24 season. Blú Nutrition was conceived to raise the standards in the sports supplements industry and provide a superior solution to what was available to
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to welcome back longstanding partner, fonaCAB for their 20th season in partnership as team sponsor and official taxi partner. The Belfast-based taxi firm is Northern Ireland’s biggest and most experienced taxi company, with a fleet of over 1,000 cars and drivers. A family-run business, fonaCAB was originally founded
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Biopax Limited, the new forward-thinking green packaging company, is proudly unveiling a significant sponsorship deal with Ballymacash Rangers FC, Ballymacash Rangers Youth, and Ballymacash Sports Academy in Lisburn. The partnership exemplifies Biopax’s commitment to supporting the local community as well as promoting environmental responsibility. The sponsorship will bolster the club’s involvement in the local soccer
Iconic new whiskey celebrates Northern Ireland’s most iconic footballing moment Northern Ireland footballing hero of the 1982 World Cup, Gerry Armstong has launched a limited edition whiskey, Spirit of 82 that celebrates that iconic moment when the team defied all the odds. Armstong struck the winning goal against the hosts, Spain, on June 25 and
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Daniel Tedesco’s game-winning goal with 4.4 seconds remaining in overtime and a 33-save shut-out from Tyler Beskorowany helped the Stena Line Belfast Giants to a thrilling 1-0 win over EC Salzburg at the SSE Arena and keep their hopes of reaching the Champions Hockey League knockouts alive. The Italian winger produced a sensational finish right
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Belfast is set to be a host city for UEFA EURO 2028 after the UK and Ireland today won the right to stage the tournament. Bringing one of the world’s biggest sporting events to Northern Ireland, and delivering impactful and lasting sporting, cultural and economic benefits, Casement Park, Belfast, is set to be one of
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to announce a brand-new partnership with Belfast-based street food brand, Oui Poutine. Founded in 2016, Oui Poutine’s iconic food trucks – Moose and Moose II – have been regular fixtures at Donegal Quay over the last seven years. To this day, Oui Poutine remain one of the only
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An incredible late three-minute penalty kill helped the Stena Line Belfast Giants secure a four-point weekend to start their Elite League title defence as they came away from the Vindico Arena in Wales with a 4-2 win over title rivals the Cardiff Devils. Another stellar performance from netminder Tyler Beskorowany, who made 41 saves, backstopped
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Thousands of secondary school pupils across the county are benefitting from the Lidl Northern Ireland Sport for Good Schools Programme, a dedicated mental health athlete mentorship programme delivered by Lidl Northern Ireland as part of the retailer’s established Sport for Good campaign which aims to tackle youth mental health head on. The programme, developed in
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to announce a new partnership with independent, local road accident management company, Impact NI. Impact NI has helped thousands of Northern Ireland motorists get back on the road following a non-fault car crash. With more than 10-years’ experience covering the entirety of Northern Ireland, Impact NI offer a
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are on the verge of the Challenge Cup knockouts as they made it three wins from three in the group stages of the campaign by holding off a second period to comeback to emerge with a 4-2 victory at the Glasgow Clan on Friday night. Adam Keefe’s men stormed the
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A 16-save shut-out from Jackson Whistle and a second-period goal from Ciaran Long were all that the Stena Line Belfast Giants needed to secure a 1-0 win over the Fife Flyers and a four-point weekend which books their place in the knockouts of the Challenge Cup. In his first competitive start of the season, Whistle
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Northern Ireland sporting bodies are backing the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week campaign (October 2 – 6) which this year calls on parents to show positive support for their children in their activities. More than one in four parents (28%) who attend their child’s sports club or activity said they have seen
IRISH and Ulster rugby legend Paddy Johns is preparing to embark on a gruelling five-day challenge for charity that will see him swim, run, row and cycle his way from London to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final on October 28th. Former Ireland international captain Paddy is one of a 12-strong team of friends and ex-playing
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Creating a solid workout plan can be challenging, so fitness and training expert Harry Wilkinson at Bulk.com has put together some of his most trusted and essential moves in the gym to get your confidence sky-high and your body in shape.  This is why, whether you are a total beginner at the gym and in
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Staying consistent with your muscle-building workout routine is essential – not just for your body but also for your mind, to train yourself into a habit of exercising. However, it’s easier said than done when you struggle to see results. Fortunately, fitness equipment company Mirafit have highlighted five mistakes you might be making when trying
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants dropped the second game of their pre-season double-header with the Cardiff Devils at the Vindico Arena in Wales as the home side claimed the 5-4 win in overtime. For the second night in a row the two sides couldn’t be separated in regulation but, unlike Friday’s game at The SSE
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The Stena Line Belfast couldn’t produce the perfect comeback in their opening game of the season as they fell to a 4-3 shoot-out defeat to the Cardiff Devils in their exhibition clash at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Despite Ara Nazarian’s powerplay equaliser with 57 seconds remaining, following goals from Daniel Tedesco and Davey Phillips, Adam
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