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11/08/2017
Jim Vandermeer To Return To Belfast Giants For Third Season
The Belfast Giants have confirmed that defenceman Jim Vandermeer is to return for a third season.
Head Coach Adam Keefe has also appointed Vandermeer as a Player/Assistant Coach for the 2017/18 season, joining Brandon Benedict on the coaching team.
The Canadian has played 482 NHL games in total for the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks.
Keefe said: "I am excited to bring Jim Vandermeer back to Belfast. I know our fans love his style of play and the size he adds to our blueline.
"Jim brings a lot of NHL experience to our locker room and he will be a great fit for the Player/Assistant Coach role."
(CD)
Pic: Belfast Giants
Head Coach Adam Keefe has also appointed Vandermeer as a Player/Assistant Coach for the 2017/18 season, joining Brandon Benedict on the coaching team.
The Canadian has played 482 NHL games in total for the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks.
Keefe said: "I am excited to bring Jim Vandermeer back to Belfast. I know our fans love his style of play and the size he adds to our blueline.
"Jim brings a lot of NHL experience to our locker room and he will be a great fit for the Player/Assistant Coach role."
(CD)
Pic: Belfast Giants
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Ulster Rugby has named Jono Gibbes as its new head coach. The 40-year-old will join the club on a two-year deal this summer. Gibbes, who is a former New Zealand player himself, is currently forwards coach at French side Clermont Auvergne. He previously worked at Leinster Rugby, helping the team to three Heineken Cup victories.
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£20,000 in football game receipts stolen
An estimated £20,000 worth of takings was stolen last night during a Co Antrim Shield football fixture between Glentoran and Linfield at the Oval. County Antrim FA secretary Brian Dummigan and treasurer John Hamilton were robbed as they left the stadium in east Belfast shortly before the final whistle.
£20,000 in football game receipts stolen
An estimated £20,000 worth of takings was stolen last night during a Co Antrim Shield football fixture between Glentoran and Linfield at the Oval. County Antrim FA secretary Brian Dummigan and treasurer John Hamilton were robbed as they left the stadium in east Belfast shortly before the final whistle.
09 August 2017
Brandon Benedict To Return To The Belfast Giants
The Belfast Giants have confirmed that Brandon Benedict is to return for the 2017/18 season. The forward will make it a fifth season in Belfast when he pulls on the teal jersey once again during the exhibition games against the Manitoba Bisons. Head Coach Adam Keefe has appointed Benedict as a Player/Assistant Coach.
Brandon Benedict To Return To The Belfast Giants
The Belfast Giants have confirmed that Brandon Benedict is to return for the 2017/18 season. The forward will make it a fifth season in Belfast when he pulls on the teal jersey once again during the exhibition games against the Manitoba Bisons. Head Coach Adam Keefe has appointed Benedict as a Player/Assistant Coach.
25 July 2017
Steve Saviano To Return To Belfast Giants
Belfast Giants have confirmed that Steve Saviano from the USA is to return for the new Elite League season. He previously posted 18 goals and 30 assists in his season with the Giants.
Steve Saviano To Return To Belfast Giants
Belfast Giants have confirmed that Steve Saviano from the USA is to return for the new Elite League season. He previously posted 18 goals and 30 assists in his season with the Giants.
17 May 2017
Belfast Giants Appoint New Head Coach
Mr Adam Keefe has been appointed the new Head Coach of the Belfast Giants. He captained the Giants from 2012/13 until the most recent season, 2016/17, and during his six seasons in Belfast played in 352 games and posted 56 goals, 78 assists, 134 points as well as 1,082 penalty minutes.
Belfast Giants Appoint New Head Coach
Mr Adam Keefe has been appointed the new Head Coach of the Belfast Giants. He captained the Giants from 2012/13 until the most recent season, 2016/17, and during his six seasons in Belfast played in 352 games and posted 56 goals, 78 assists, 134 points as well as 1,082 penalty minutes.
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