THE BELFAST GIANTS: AN INTRODUCTION

WINNERS OF 6 CHAMPIONSHIPS
In the past 11 season the Belfast Giants have won 6 major championships in the top division of British Ice Hockey.

HOSTS OF 1 NHL GAME
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League visited Belfast to play the Giants in a pre-season warmup game on October 2nd 2010.

3 FORMER NHL PLAYERS ON 2010/11 ROSTER
The Giants roster often comprise of players with NHL experience most notibly Theoren Fleury in 2005. Last season the team had 3 players with NHL experience.

9 PAGE SPREAD IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
In March 2011 Sports Illustrated magazine printed a 9 page feature on the Belfast Giants.

FRANCHISE RECORD 86 POINTS IN 2011
Last season the Giants recorded their highest regular season points total in 11 seasons.

33rd HIGHEST ATTENDANCES IN EUROPE
In 2010/11 the Giants recorded the 33rd highest attendances in European Ice Hockey.

6600 SELL OUT CROWD IN THE LAST GAME OF 2011
In the final home game of the 2010/11 season the Giants recorded a 6600 seat sell out of the Odyssey Arena as they took on the Coventry Blaze in the playoffs.

5 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Giants have a partnership with the University of Ulster which offers 5 graduate scholarships for players to attend.