UTV Belfast Giants

The Belfast Giants made life difficult for their hosts in their latest CHL game but, after narrow defeat, now start their UK title defence.

A waved-off goal saw the Belfast Giants tie with Augsburger Panther, only to narrowly lose out in sudden death in their second CHL clash.

UK teams may be seen as the underdogs in European ice hockey’s top contest, but the Belfast Giants took a 5-4 win in their first ever clash.

The Belfast Giants, who are the reigning UK champions, will be competing in the top contest in European ice hockey for the first time ever.

The Giants announce the departures of top goalie Tyler Beskorowany and star forward Darcy Murphy, but have snapped up Team GB’s Ben Lake.

Team GB, who count four Belfast Giants players and staff among their ranks, have held onto their place in world ice hockey’s top division.

Blair Riley will not be returning to the Belfast Giants, despite helping them to three trophies and a place in the Champions Hockey League.

Belfast Giants legend Colin Shields says he is honoured to be at Team GB’s training camp one last time, ahead of the World Championships.

There was late heartbreak for the Belfast Giants in the Playoffs final, but they will have to take comfort from their three-trophy haul.

The Belfast Giants took a huge 12-2 aggregate win over Coventry Blaze to reach the Playoffs finals and continue their Grand Slam quest.