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Belfast Giants is a successful ice hockey team, competing in the Elite League ice hockey, with the cream of the talent of hockey and covers the area of the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland.
The league is professional, and is the highest level of hockey in the region, in essence, a Premier League with ten teams. The league is sponsored by bmibaby Air Travel provider.
Belfast Giants were formed in 2000 and currently sponsored by the producers Coors beer – formerly sponsored by Harp Lager.
It can be said that in the past, the ugly face of sectarianism has always cast a shadow over the sport in Belfast particularly in the football world. Because of this the founders of the Belfast Giants were keen for the team were independent of religious division, and wanted to represent to the city as a whole, which is a sure sign of changing attitudes in the city.
Team play their home games at the impressive 7,000 capacity Odyssey Arena in 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, on the spectacular sandy place.
The management of the Giants have adopted a policy of non-sectarianism of these games at home – Fans are not allowed to wear football shirts to bring their national flags at the games. This is to ease tensions that might evaporate. This policy has been successful and the team is known for his exciting style of play rather than any political orientation.
The Giants play in Red, Black, White Teal and jerseys, and wear black helmets, and have 5 logos of the sponsors. The team logo features legendary Irish giant Fionn McCool hero (who is said to have resided in the Giant's Causeway), with a hockey stick! The team's motto is "In the land of the giants, everyone is equal," which summarizes his "non-sectarian" ethos.
The current team captain George Awada, current coach and player is Steve Thornton and the General Manager Todd Kelman. The club is run by Jim Gillespie and Tom and Donna Mallon.
Some team members were originally from the former Superleague and won the title in 2001-02. However, the League was financial difficulties, like the Belfast Giants. The Giants had accumulated significant debts of more than 600,000 pounds, and were threatened with closure.
After a great plan of salvation of the creditors of the club, the club survived and competed in the new Elite Ice Hockey League in 2004. That was a poor season the Giants attachment, but it was a period of consolidation. In the 2005 season, the Giants revived themselves to finish runners-up to Coventry Blaze, one of the forerunners in the league and won the League Cup.
In 2005, the Giants became one of the major players in the Elite League with the signing of inspired Theoren Fleury, NHL and Canadian Olympic gold winner. Coors Giants (as they are known) have had several former NHL players like Jason Bowen and Paul Kruse on their books at certain times.
In 2006, the team took victory in the Elite League, led by Ed Courtenay, Fleury with the star player, accumulating a total of 81 points, one of the highest in a season. After finishing runners-up in 2006-07, the Giants had a poor season in 2007-08, and this led to Courtenay exit as his contract ran out.
However, the Giants have a fan base and popular home games at the Odyssey Arena are often sold outs. It may not be aware that the team has two clubs of supporters, a testament to his popularity and talent!
The 2008-09 season
For this season, the club has a new coach Current player Steve Thornton, a Canadian who has had a distinguished career in Europe. He replaces former coach Ed Courtenay, who left at the end of last season.
The Giants have won 13 games this season at 16, and are well placed for a winter assault on the title. Last weekend, they defeated Sheffield Steelers 3-2 (after shooting) and 5.2 beat Edinburgh Capitals to move into 4th position. In November this Friday 28th, the Giants have a game in Belfast home against Coventry Blaze on Sunday and away to Hull Stripes.
To purchase tickets for any upcoming meetings with the Belfast Giants visit Ticketmaster.
What are you waiting for! Face off time for all of the home Belfast Giants game is at 7.30pm. Why not support this team character and passion after a day exploring Belfast and the many attractions it has to offer?
Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com where you can book quality approved Belfast accommodation including hotels in Belfast
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