A View From The Bridge : Belfast Giants Official Podcast

Competitive hockey is finally here! We look back on a perfect opening weekend for the Belfast Giants, who picked up four points from two away games in Scotland — a 4-1 win at Dundee Stars followed by a dramatic 3-2 shootout win at Glasgow Clan. We're joined by shootout hero Jake Kupsky, and new defenceman Mason Klee, who opened his Giants account in style on debut. We're also joined by former AVFTB member and former Manchester Storm General Manager Neil "The Coach" Russell for a big debate on the EIHL's "haves and have-nots" — including a closer look at Manchester Storm's postponed AO Arena game, and a wider discussion on how the league can expand and what's holding it back. Plus, we look around the rest of the EIHL before previewing a huge home double-header at The O2 Belfast as the Giants host Dundee Stars and Fife Flyers this coming weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back on a brilliant week in Germany, as the Belfast Giants closed out pre-season at the Warrior Cup — a superb 6-3 semi-final win over Swiss side HC Ambrì-Piotta, followed by a hard-fought final defeat to German giants EHC Red Bull München. We're joined by a very special guest, former Giants defenceman and 2013/14 EIHL Defenceman of the Year Calvin Elfring, who drops by for a trip down memory lane. Plus we catch up with Jake Gaudet, who found the net in both games out in Germany, and new defensive signing Christian Berger, fresh off his first taste of action in teal. We talk Manchester Storm and look forward to a huge weekend of Challenge Cup action as the Giants head to Dundee and Glasgow to open their competitive campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new season of Belfast Giants hockey is ahead and A View from the Bridge is here! In our opening episode, we look back on a busy weekend of pre-season action as the Belfast Giants got their first hit-out of the 2026/27 campaign, and we look ahead to a big trip to Germany this coming weekend for the Warrior Cup. We're joined by a stacked panel of guests, with forwards Jordan Kawaguchi and Kaleb Pearson dropping by to chat about pre-season form, settling in and the season ahead, before head coach Adam Keefe joins us to reflect on his squad, the Warrior Cup challenge and what fans can expect from the Giants this year. Plus all the latest news and talking points from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on A View from the Bridge, we're joined by two genuine NHL legends — four-time Stanley Cup winner Larry Murphy and three-time champion Ken Daneyko — who are heading to Belfast this summer to coach at the inaugural 3ICE World Cup on 4th and 5th July 2026. We chat to both men about the tournament and what Belfast fans can expect. We also round up a busy spell of Giants signings, including the return of Coaches' Player of the Year Nicolas Guay, the addition of his brother Patrick, the re-signing of Jake Gaudet, and we reveal the latest name on the roster Plus, we cast an eye over the latest news from around the EIHL as the 2026/27 season build-up gathers pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants EIHL Title winning season ends with playoff defeat to the Glasgow Clan, the first time in almost a decade since the Giants failed to reach the Playoff Final Weekend in Nottingham. Patrick, Davy and Simon try and figure out just what went wrong over the weekend, and are joined by Belfast Giants D-Man, Mike Lee, Head Coach, Adam Keefe and Chairman Robert Fitzpatrick. We discuss the season's successes, whats instore this summer, Tuesday's big sponsorship news and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants closed out the season by raising the title banner and beating the Blaze, now the Clan stand in the way of another visit to the final four in Nottingham. Patrick, Davy and Simon discuss the weekends games, player of the month, predict the final four and more. They are joined by Andrew Dickson, Kell Beattie, Carter Hamill and Glasgow Clan’s Daniel Tedesco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants are once gain Elite League Champions Davy and Simon are joined by the Hamill Brothers, Ben Lake and David Goodwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A split weekend against the Glasgow Clan leaves the Belfast Giants needing 2 points to retain the Elite League title. Nottingham Panthers fly into the SSE Arena for a top of the tble double header. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by Ciaran Long, Nottingham's top points scorer Tim Doherty and Laura Small of the Belfast Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dominant set of performances in South Yorkshire put the Belfast Giants in the driving seat for retaining the Elite League title. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by goal-scorer Ben Freeman and an old mate in Jonathan Boxill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Belfast Giants crashed out of the Challenge Cup at the hands of the Coventry Blaze before splitting the points at home to the Cardiff Devils. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by Scott Conway to look over the last week of action for the Giants and Elite League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants hold their lead atop of the Elite Ice Hockey League with a 4 point weekend, as focus changes to the second leg of the Challenge Cup Semi Final, before the visit of the Cardiff Devils. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by Jake Gaudet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Points consolodates the Belfast Giants lead at the top of the Elite Ice League with 14 games remaining in the Regular Season. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined this week by the Giants own Head Coach, Adam Keefe and by Jordan Kawaguchi as they look ahead to the visit of the Sheffield Steelers and the trip to the Kindom of Fife. There are discussions on the Olympic Gold Medal game and "has the Lucic-Neilson incident been overblown"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants have a 1 goal deficit to overturn in this weeks Challenge Cup Semi Final second leg, but will take place on Wednesday night under their own roof! Patrick, Davy and Simon will consider what needs to be done, and discuss the split points this last weekend in Nottingham. JJ Piccinich is our guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a comeback in Coventry for the Belfast Giants who overturned a 4 goal deficit to close out a 4 point weekend. Patrick, Davy and Simon will consider the wins over Coventry and Fife. They look at the winner of the Player of the Month and are joined by Bo Hanson, Jake Kupsky and Coventry Blaze's Elijiah Barriga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another 3 point weekend for the Belfast Giants with an OT defeat to the Blaze being followed by a thumping of the Clan. Patrick Davy and Steven will look ocer the action, discuss Player of the Month for January and are joined by Josh Roach and Scott Findlay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants took 5 points from the 6 on offer this week, only dropping to Storm in OT which snapped a 7 game winning streak. Patrick, Davy and Simon will look at the games against Dundee, Guildford and Manchester. And are joined by Nic Guay and Mack Stewart for a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week of sorrow and joy for all involved with the Belfast Giants. Two thumping victories over the Sheffield Steelers were achieved under the sadness of us all losing the wonderful Blake McCaughey on Saturday. The lads pay tribute to a very special lad, look at the hockey news and are joined by Karl Boudrias and, Manchester Storm Head Coach, Cam Critchlow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants lifted 6 points in a week, which included a comprehensive victory over the current league leaders, lifting Adam Keefe's team to 2nd place in the standings. Patrick, Davy and Stevie will look at what went right, and we'll have a chat with Carsen Twarynski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belfast Giants enjoyed a relatively successful Christmas period as the battle for the 2026 EIHL Title reaches the relative mid-way point. Patrick, Davy and Gareth ill chat about results and be joined by Belfast Giants forward Jake Gaudey and Nottingham Panthers Head Coach, Danny Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 games in 3 and 6 points gained, a Hall of Fame ceremony and the Player of the Month award. Patrick, Davy and Steven have plenty to discuss in the final podcast of 2025. With Alexis Gravel and ReTribe's Nick Rothwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices