BELFAST, UK – Belfast Giants Head Coach Doug Christiansen continues to build an impressive squad with latest signing American blueliner Jeff Mason joining an already fearesome line up. The Giants, who will become the first UK pro team to play … Continue reading
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Huppe links up with Former Coach at Phoenix
MANCHESTER, UK – Manitoba born sniper Curtis Huppe has swapped the Elite League for the English Premier League as he moves from Hull Stingrays to Manchester Phoenix, joining fellow Hull import Pavel Gomenyuk. Huppe, who scored 21 goals and 44 … Continue reading
Why Bob Probert is gone but not forgotten
ONTARIO, CANADA – Legendary NHL enforcer Bob Probert dies of a heart attack on his boat near his home in Windsor, Ontario. As he does, Probert leaves behind one of the most memorable hockey lives of recent times. Prohockeynews.com looks … Continue reading
Hull sign 6 but lose major backer
HULL, UK – Elite League side Hull Stingrays have signed six players including two new faces for the upcoming league campaign whilst the team are looking for a new major sponsor as long time sponsor Excel step down. Player-Coach Sylvain … Continue reading
NHL comes to Belfast
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – Storied NHL team Boston Bruins will warm up for the new NHL season by playing a game against the UK Elite League’s Belfast Giants in the latter’s home Arena, the Odyssey Arena. The five time Stanley Cup … Continue reading
North Stars claim solitary weekend game in AIHL
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA – Newcastle North Stars travelled to the Liverpool Catholic Club to take on Sydney Ice Dogs. Widely tipped to do well this season due to their good imported line up, the Ice Dogs have had a poor start … Continue reading