A View From The Bridge : Belfast Giants Official Podcast

Bittersweet Sympathy

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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.

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#BannerSzn

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:35:00 -0000

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.

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Title

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:13:00 -0000

Belfast Giants are once gain Elite League Champions Davy and Simon are joined by the Hamill Brothers, Ben Lake and David Goodwin

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Carpe Momentum

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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"Earn It Down The Stretch"

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Split

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Got Your Lipstick Marks...

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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All Business

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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"?

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Flip It!

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Five Unanswered

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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A Proud City

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Blake's 7

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Statement of Intent

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Twenty Twenty Six

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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

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Joy of Six

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

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

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Twenty Five Years

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

A 4 Point weekend, a wonderful Friendship Four tournament as always and a celebration of 25 years since the first home game of the Belfast Giants. The lads have plenty to consider tonight, and are joined by George Awada and Gabe Bast.

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Bill

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:22:00 -0000

A busy week in the Land of the Giants, coming off an exciting 4 point weekend.

Davy and Gareth are joined by Jeff Mason, Jackson Whistle and, "Friend of the Show", Marc LeFebvre to talk over everything from this weekend's Friendship Four, to the start of the 5 game Road swing, and Mark Richardson's record games tally in the EIHL.

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Space Gaudet

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

A Weekend of Momentum Swings for the Belfast Giants as they took 3 from the 4 points on offer at home to the Manchester Storm. Patrick, Davy and Simon look over the weekend's action, discuss the winner of the Player of the Month award, and are joined by Belfast's Ryan Smith, and Head Coach of the Coventry Blaze, Kevin Moore.

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Happy Kyle Baun Day

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants confirm their place in the Semi Final of the Challenge Cup, but suffer a road defeat at the hands of Cardiff. The lads are back to lookover the games, and chat with Jordan Kawaguchi and Manchester Storm's Dallas Erhardt

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Four

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:21:00 -0000

Belfast Giants took wins over Cardiff and Nottingham before falling at the hands of Sheffield this weekend. Davy, Simon and Gareth Martin look across the performances, That hit, and are joined by David Goodwin

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If You Like A Lot Of Chocolate On Your Biscuit...

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:40:00 -0000

Cup victory and League defeat for the Belfast Giants this weekend, and a tough week ahead. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by Marcus Erikson to talk about settling in, playing pro-hockey at 40 years old and more.

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Treasure Hunt

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:15:00 -0000

Four Points bagged in a couple of Fiesty Fife Affairs as the Belfast Giants open their Elite League account. Patrick, Davy and Simon look at those games, the victory in the CHL and are joined by Ried Irwin and Scott Conway.

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The League!

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:02:00 -0000

After, lets say, "mixed" fortunes in Europe and the Challenge Cup, the Belfast Giants open their Elite League account this coming weekend against... well.. the Fife Flyers. Patrick, Davy and Stevie B look back at the weekend past and are joined by Ciaran Long for a chat.

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Icebreaker

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:15:00 -0000

Two Points from Four for the Belfast Giants, through two hootout defeats on the road in Scotland. Are there causes for concern? Patrick, Davy and Stevie discuss the games, they are joined by, Media and Comms Manager for the EIHL, Luke Fisher and discuss the latest news including that FT article and the closeness in the league match ups.

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Old Time Hockey

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:15:00 -0000

Belfast Giants took their first four point weekend of the new term, with two victories over the Glasgow Clan. Patrick and Davy are joined by Steven Boucher to look over the games. They'll be joined by the Giants D-Man Mike Lee, and the Chairman of the Belfast Giants Robert Fitzpatrick. There's talk of games, fines, Friendship Four, physical play in Manchester and Cardiff, Player of the Month and a whole lot more.

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Rookie Card

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants with another mixed weekend, and another defeat to the Dundee Stars. Yet an 8-0 thrashing of the Fife Flyers started the weekend well at home. Patrick, Davy and Simon discuss if there are any real causes for concern, and are joined this week by Adam Keefe and "Shorsey"'s Brad Bonello.

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Shooting Stars

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Mixed fortunes for the Belfast Giants this weekend, suffering at the hands of the Stars before taking victory in Fife.

Patrick, David and Gareth look at what went wrong and what went right, and are joined by Patrick Grasso and Garret McFadden.

And ahead of the game on Saturday, the new GM and President of the Fife Flyers, Max Birbraer, stops in for a chat.

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Take A Bow

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Another tough weekend in the CHL for the Belfast Giants as the travelled to Switzerland. With the Champions Hockey League now paused until October, focus can begin on domestic issues and the Callenge Cup group stage.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by Belfast Giants' Nicolas Guay and Carter Hamill.

And with the opening game against the Dundee Stars ahead, we chat to Friend of the Show, their Head Coach, Marc LeFebvre.

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He's Only Twenty-Eight!

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Belfast Giants put up a spirited set of performances against Finnish opposition and gained a point from the 4 on offer. Patrick, Davy and Simon consider the home performances and look ahead to the weekends trip to Switzerland! They are also joined by new Giants nettie, Alexis Gravel and returning D Man, Bo Hanson!

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Quite A Long Way From Cairo

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:05:00 -0000

Belfast Giants finally return to competitive action this week with 2 games in the Champions Hockey League. Patrick, Davy and Simon return to look back at the Pre-Season games against Stavanger Oilers, look at what we have learned... and will be joined by a few friends, old and new!

The Rundown:

00:03:33 Wee Giants Corner

00:08:17 Pre-Season: v Stavanger

00:19:17 Interview: Ciaran Long

00:22:07 Interview: Jake Gaudet

00:34:00 Interview: David Phillips

00:42:40 Interview: Adam Keefe

00:57:20 CHL Preview

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Texas Tea

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:46:00 -0000

The Off Season is OVER! The Pre-Season is upon us! And as the Belfast Giants prepare to face Norwegian Opposition in the Stanger Oilers, AVFTB returns for another season. Patrick and Davy are joined by David Goodwin and Adam Keefe.

Show Rundown -

00:00 Introduction

03:40 Belfast Giants 2025/26 Roster

06:40 David Goodwin Interview

18:30 Adam Keefe Interview

38:20 Stavanger Oilers Pre Season games.

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Off Season Special - July '25

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to look fondly back to the weekend in June that celebrated Adam Keefe and raised over £100k for the NI Hospice.

We welcome the latest name on the Giants roster, Sam Jones.

And we thank Mark Cooper for his time in Teal!

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Summer Hockey Season

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:11:00 -0000

With the Hospice Hockey and Adam Keefe Testimonial only a few days away, lets have a chat about them!

Adam Keefe, Jonathan Boxill, Pete Snodden and Laura Small are our guests.

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Off Season Special - April '25

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:30:00 -0000

We talk to the latest addition to the Hospice Hockey roster... Owen Nolan

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#POFW2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:27:00 -0000

Nottingham Panthers took the spoils in one of the most dramatic conclusions to an EIHL Playoff final you could imagine.

The Belfast Giants ultimately came 3rd, but rounded off a season that had 2 trophies already in the display case.

On this weeks AVFTB, we bring you a taste of the weekend, with familiar faces and a few impromptu guests.

We hope you enjoy, and thank you for being part of our podcast all season long.

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"The Big Four"

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants dispatched the Dundee Stars in the Quarter Final of the Playoffs and have set up a Semi Final against the Cardiff Devils this Saturday.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to look over all the Quarterfinals, preview this weekend in Nottingham and are joined by Ben Lake and Adam Keefe.

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Champions Once Again

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants are the 2024/25 Elite Ice Hockey League Champions.

Following a heartstopping evening on Sunday the Giants emerged with their 8th league title.

The lads will reflect on the evening and be joined by a whole host of guests to celebrate the achievment.

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The Final Weekend

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:15:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants require a maximum 4 points from the weekend ahead against the Nottingham Panthers to be certain of the Elite League title.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will discuss the 4 points from the last week, the defeat to Manchester and all that is on the line this coming weekend.

Matt Nickerson has been added to the roster of Adam Keefe's Testimonial, he returns to chat with us.

AND we'll be announcing the next name in the line up for Adam's big day!

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Eight Points

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

We approach the penultimate weekend of the EIHL season and the Belfast Giants require 8 points from the 10 on offer to lift the EIHL title.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to discuss the week gone by where 3 points were lifted against Cardiff and Guildford.

Josh Roach reurns to the show to discuss where the Giants are at this moment.

And Johnny Curran gives us the low down on Fife as they arrive in Belfast for two games at the SSE Arena this week.

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On The Piste

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants are once again Challenge Cup Champions. And they follow the victory over the Cardiff Devils with a 3 point weekend in Scotland.

Davy, Simon and Gareth are joined by Jackson Whistle, Adam Keefe and "Friend of the Show" Neil Francis

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Up for the Cup

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants meet Cardiff Devils on Wednesday in the 2025 EIHL Challenge Cup final. Belfast do sofollowing a mixed weekend of league action, yet still retaining their position atop the EIHL table.

Patrick, Davy and Gareth are joined by Jordan Kawaguchi to look at the games. And we preview the final with our old friend, Devils TV's, Gaz Huish.

We also hear from Elite League's Head of Commercial Operations, Mark Brooks about the growth of the league, Broadcast rights and what goes in to organising the Challenge Cup Final.

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Challenge

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants took 1 league point from a difficult weekend that saw no victories, but progression to the Challenge Cup Final.

Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin will chat about the events of the last week, and look at nominiees for Player of the Month for February.

We are joined by Mark Cooper and George Awada.

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500

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

The 500th Edition of A View from the Bridge brings analysis, laughs, guests and more.

We look back at the 10 goals and 4 points gained against the Cardiff Devils.

And we are joined by a whole host of people.

Theo Fleury, Paxton Schulte, Todd Kelman, Colin Shields, Dave Whistle, Chris Ellis, Neil Russell, Marc LeFebvre..

Quite the show.... and one hell of a ride!

Enjoy!

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"Warmies"

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Belfast take a 3 goal lead into the 2nd leg of the Challenge Cup Semi Final, but only took 2 points from the weekend's league competition.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by Bo Hanson and will chat about all the action from the week gone by.

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Stretch

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Four Points for the Belfast Giants this weekend allowed them to onsolodate their position at the top of the EIHL table, alongside rivals dropping points. And with a big Semi final battle in Belfast this weekend, the season is heating up.

Patrick, Davy and Simon talk about the wins and are joined by Cameron Pound and Adam Keefe.

With the Panthers arriving in Belfast, their Head Coach, Danny Stewart, gives us an insight to their recent successes.

It's 1st v 2nd on Sunday with the Giants making their final trip of the season to Sheffield Arena. Steelers legend, Rob Dowd, previews the game for us.

We have Player of the Month and more!

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Goalie Fight!

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Only two points from the four on offer in Scotland for the Belfast Giants this weekend as they battle their way to recovering the Elite League Title.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are this week joined by Ciaran Long, and Guildford Flames Travis Brown.

The lads talk about the games, January's Player of the Month nominees, departures in Fife and Clan and more.

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Punctuality

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Belfast Giants have a 7 point lead atop the Elite Ice Hockey League following a week of victories over Guildford, Coventry and Cardiff.

Patrick, Davy and, former Belfast Giants goalscorer, Gareth Martin will discuss the 6 points picked up by Adam Keefe's side.

D-Man Gabe Bast and Dundee Stars Head Coach, "Friend of the Show", Marc LeFebvre are our guests.

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Leading

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Two victories at home put the Belfast Giants atop of the Elite Ice Hockey League with 3 games in the next 7 days to contmplate.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are this week joined by Jackson Whistle, Jonathan Boxill and, Friend of the Show, Neil Francis.

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Start Spreading The News

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:17:00 -0000

Two hard fought victories over the Nottingham Panthers keep the Belfast Giants in the hunt for the Elite League title.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look over the results, they talk about the league table, the Player of the Month nominations and chat to David Goodwin on his return to teal!

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Twenty Twenty Five

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:17:00 -0000

A mixed bag of results for the Belfast Giants over the Christmas Period, but they sit 2nd in the Elite League Title Race, hot on the heels of the Cardiff Devils.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to cast their eye over it all. they'll be joined by D-Man Mike Lee, and Nottingham Panthers CEO Omar Pacha

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Right Back At Ya!

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

10 Goals scored and 4 points banked for the Belfast Giants, including a shut out of the reigning Champions. It's been a fine start to the Christmas period for Adam Keefe's side.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to look at the games, they are joined by PO Morin to look at the weeks events and the run up to Christmas. And with a double over Fife this weekend, Laura Duff from Fylers TV drops by for a great chat about the Flyers both of today and yesteryear.

We pop down to the family skate to catch up witha few more of the guys, and we discuss the Hall of Fame, #47 Retirement in Nottingham and the import limits on the Fife Flyers.

This is also our last show before Christmas! So have a great break everyone!

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Fuel

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants finished their 5 game road swing with 2 victories in Cardiff and Coventry respectively.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to look at the games, they discuss some of the major news points of the last week or two, and will be joined by Gabe Bast for an insight into the Giants locker room.

And the chats with Giants legends continue… this week?

#14 Kevin Riehl!

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Friendship Four 2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In a special edition we bring you a show recorded on-location at this years Friendship Four.

Patrick, Davy and Simon refelct on each day of the tournament and we chat to a lot of the key people from across another superb NCAA Tournament.

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Wheels Up

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

3 points from 4 in a weekend of shutouts and travel delays, the Belfast Giants took victory at home before a much delayed game in Nottingham resulted in an overtime defeat. All as Belfast prepares to once again host four NCAA Universities in the latest edition of the Friendship Four.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are ready to discuss it all in the company of Zak Galambos and, CEO of the Odyssey Trust, Robert Fitzpatrick

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Reap What You Sow

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants emerge from the group stages of the Challenge Cup as top seed, as well as a victory over the Glasgow Clan in the league also.

Patrick, Davy and Simon pick at the bones of the weekend nd are joined by Joe Cassetti.

Jeff Hoad was the first Belfast Giants captain, and the first to lift a league title for the organisation. He drops by to remember those days.

As does Doug Christiansen, former Giants title winning Coach, now Commissioner of the ECAC Conference, we chat Giants and Friendship Four with him.

There's also Player of the Month chat and a look ahead to this weekend's match ups for the Giants.

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A Tale of Two Cities

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast were on the road and took contrasting results either side of the Pennines. A thumping victory in Altrincham was followed by a disappointing defeat in Sheffield.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look at the games, and are joined by new signing Karl Boudrais, following his debut goal against the Storm.

We also consider the addition of a DEL referee to the mix in the EIHL, and the work from the Officials to raise money for Movember!

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Putting The Boot In...

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants took it to their Challenge Cup opponents this week and took a maximum 6 points to qualify for the Semi Finals of the competition.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will look across the results and will be joined this week by Scott Conway.

The Player of the Month for October is discussed, as will be our long awaited debate on Enforcers, which given the multiple ejections from this weeks EIHL, is even more timely.

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Always Remembered

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants bounced back from 2 defeats to register two victories over Guildford and Coventry.

Patrick, Davy and Simon cast their eye over the wins, and are joined by Tom McCollum and Adam Keefe to discuss the finer details.

Kory Karlander is the latest Giants legend to help us look back over the 35 seasons of the organisation.

Former Giants forward, now at Fife, Johnny Curran helps us preview this weeks cup games.

And we remember Adam Johnson, as a year passes since the tragedy of his death.

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We Go Again

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

A difficult weekend for the Belfast Giants witnessed two defeats to at the hands of the Coventry Blaze and Nottingham Panthers respectively.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will pick at the bones of the games as they discuss what went wrong and how the Giants respond.

Mark Cooper, captain of the club, joins the lads for a chat and with this weekend's road swing featuring Guildford and Coventry, we chat with Charlie Curti, now at the Flames, and Head Coach of the Blaze, Kevin Moore.

We also continue chatting with Giants legends in the 25th season of the club, this week the goal scoring hero that is Colin Ward pops by to remember the early days of the organisation!

Can or Should the rols of the "Enforcer" return to the sport? Or is the game very different now? We discuss!

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Cup Fever

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

A win for the Belfast Giants over the Fife Flyers last Wednesday was followed by a Split against the Clan, but none of these games were without incident.

Davy, Simon and Gareth will be along this week to talk about all the Challenge Cup action, and they are joined by Mike Lee.

The lads will also be joined by the first signing of the Belfast Giants, legendary netminde, Mark "Cavvy" Cavalin!

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Book of Eli

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:30:00 -0000

Elijiah Barriga was the hero as the Belfast Giants came late from 1-0 down to take the win over the Cardiff Devils!

Patrick, Davy and Simon will discuss the game as always, and are joined by Josh Roach and Belfast Giants LEGEND, Jason Bowen!

We have news, Player of the Month anda look ahead to 3 games in the next week.

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Re-Re-Wind!

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants began their Elite League adventure with a three point haul on the road to Manchester and Sheffield.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will cast an eye over the action and this week are joined by two of the current Belfast Giants team.

Bo Hanson will join us to discuss his opening weeks as a Belfast Giants player

And JJ Piccinich drops in too!

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Five Star Clowning

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants took 2 points from Dundee on Sunday night, and look ahead to their first EIHL games of the season on the road to Manchester and Sheffield.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will look at all the news and are joined by Ciaran Long, and Manchester Storm Captain, Cam Critchlow.

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Written in the Stars

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Stars last week, Stars next week, it’s all Challenge Cup for the Belfast Giants.

This week Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin will chat to Jeff Baum and George Awada about the Giants 6-5 victory over the Stars.

Dundee Stars Captain, Drydn Dow, returns to talk to us about his team.

And Banners on the Wall’s Anthony Russell joins us to touch on that tricky topic of player development.

Don’t Miss it!

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Flying Start

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants got off to a flyer in the Challenge Cup with victories in Dundee and Fife.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will discuss the highlights and are joined by Belfast Giants forwards Bobo Carpenter and Elijia Barriga.

And ahead of the Star's visit to Belfast, Ben O'Connor joins us.

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It's Business Time

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

4 Pre-Season Games, 4 Convincing Victories for the Belfast Giants as the new season looms large on the Horizon.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will look over the latest in the Pre-Season adventures, and will prepare for the beginning of the new seaosn this weekend in the company of Jeff Mason, Kyle Osterberg and, Friend of the Show, Dundee Stars Head Coach, Marc LeFebvre

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Make No Bones About It

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Hockey is BACK, The Belfast Giants reach their 25th Season and A View From The Bridge returns for it's 20th!

Patrick, Davy and Simon will alk about the weeke's pre-season victories over Cardiff and Team GB.

New Signing Jordan Kawaguchi will join us and Head Caoch Adam Keefe will give insight on his aspirations for the season ahead!

Let's get to work!

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Off Season Special, July 2024

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0000

The lads are back to talk more of how the Belfast Giants are preparing for the season ahead.

And we have the name of TWO new signings!

And we chat to Kell Beattie, Mack Stewart and Carter Hamill.

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Off Season Special, June 2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:56:00 -0000

The Boys are Back, for the first Off Season Special of the year.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by JJ Piccinich, new Netminder Tom McCollum and Head Coach Adam Keefe.

They will also reveal another name on the Belfast Giants Roster LIVE on the show!

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If...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

And the curtain closes on the 24th season of the Belfast Giants with a 3-1 Playoff Final defeat to the Sheffield Steelers.

In the final show of the season, Patrick, Davy, Simon and Gareth combine to look at the weekends action, discuss the winners and losers of the season and look ahead to what needs addressed in the season to come.

We want to thank everyone this season who has been part of AVFTB in one form or another. As always, it's been a lot of fun.

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The Playoffs

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

With two victories over the Coventry Blaze, the Belfast Giants return to the Playoff Final Four!

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Gareth will join together again to look ahead at the final weekend of the season.

Jeff Mason and Charlie Curti give an insight to the Giants preparation.

Mark Brooks, Commercial Director of the EIHL, pops by for a chat about the weekend and how his first year in the job has been.

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Hung, Drawn, Quarters

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

The Regular Season is complete, with 3 points from 4 against the Sheffield Steelers at home.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will look over the weekends action. Jacob Friend will join us. As will Coventry Blaze Head Coach Danny Stewart ahead of the Quarter Finals of the EIHL Playoffs.

We'll congratulate the Player of the Month, commiserate the 9th and 10th finishers in the league and look at who won what at the Belfast Giants Awards Night.

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Beware The Slides Of March

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

On this weeks Podcast we look back at two trips to Ice Arena Wales & a home shut out win over the "Massive" Glasgow Clan.

We are joined by the "Easter Bunny" Jasmine Parker, the wonderful Laura Small, Belfast Giants very own #1 Jackson Whistle, a very special guest from the Nation of Texas, and whoever else knocks at the door while we are on the air!

This weekend sees the Sheffield Steelers in town, fresh off securing the number one seeding for the upcoming playoffs and two big crowds expected to round out the regular season, we chat with their Captain, Rob Dowd and have a very quick sneak peak at those games.

Player of The Month nominations will be revealed along with all the usual goings on.

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Seedings

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Two OT Battles for the Belfast Giants, one more successful than the other. There's a few things to unpack as the Playoff loom large on the horizon.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by David Goodwin.

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Sun Shines Through The Rain

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0000

With a little over a month until Playoff Finals Weekend in Nottingham, the Belfast Giants took 2 wins over Guildford as they try to ramp up to the post season.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined this week by Giants Captain Mark Cooper, Fife Head Coach Tom Coolen, and Friend of the Show, Dundee's Marc LeFebvre.

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1806

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0000

A Split weekend for the Belfast Giants against the Sheffield Steelers, however the Giants become mathematically eliminated from the race from the EIHL title.

Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin will pour over the action, discuss the 5 year reign of the Belfast Giants as Champions, and are joined by George Awada and Matt McLeod

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Blaze of Glory

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000

We look back at a Six Point Week with reviews of the home trilogy versus Stars & Blaze, we are joined by your Belfast Giants #17 Oliver "O.C." Cooper and we ponder over who may pick up the AVFTB Player of The Month Award for February.

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Keeno

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Following the tragic news of the death of Coventry Blaze assistant coach, Dayle Keen, the lads will be joined by 3 on 3 podcast member and Coventry Blaze Fan, Scott Findlay, to pay tribute to one of the true characters of the Elite Ice Hockey League.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will briefly look over the weekend's mixed results against Fife and Nottingham.

Kohei Sato is our guest following his Gordie Howe Hat-Trick on Cowboy Night!

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The Calm After The Storm

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

After a split "week-end" versus Manchester, we look back and review the action.

We'll be joined by a man that is no stranger to either locker room in brand new dad, Ciaran Long.

We'll preview the upcoming games as we welcome Fife to East Belfast before travelling to Lower Parliment Street on Sunday to take on those Panthers of Nottingham #NFNF.

Tune in at 9pm for all the news, views and special gusts that may drop in!

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Flower of Scotland

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

A 4 point weekend for the Belfast Giants, something that should never be taken for granted.

Wins in Glasgow and a bruiser in Dundee brought a successful trip for Adam Keefe's men.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will consider the results and ramifications.

They are joined by Daniel Tedesco, Andrew Dickson and, Manchester Storm head coach, Matt Ginn

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Can't Always Get What You Want

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants suffered back to back defeats at home against the Cardiff Devils this weekend and there is a lot to discuss.

Patrick, Davy and Simon break down the weekendand will be joined by Head Coach, Adam Keefe, new arrival Blake Speers and Head Coach of the Dundee Stars, "Friend of the Show", Marc LeFebvre.

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Hot and Cold

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Only 2 points for the Giants who won at home over the Blaze but suffered away to Guildford.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look over the results, consider the Player of the Month and look ahead to this weekends visit of Cardiff.

Jeff Baum, Davy Phillips and Cardiff's Neil Francis are our guests

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GRIT

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

A third win in three against the Nottingham Panthers, and a hard earned point in Coventry solidified 3 points for the Belfast Giants on the road.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look at the weekends action, and are joined by Jackson Whistle and Cameron Pound

And Coventry Blaze Head Coach, Danny Stewart, will pop by to discuss his own teams fortunes this season.

Plus we have a very special appearance from Dustin Johner!

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Here Kitty Kitty

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

The visit of the Nottingham Panthers brought the Belfast Giants back to winning ways and 4 points on the board.

This week Patrick, Davy and Simon look at the wins and are joined by Greg Printz and Tyler Beskorowany. While Panthers Media Manager, Chris Ellis, chats with us about how Nottingham are progressing this season.

They'll also consider the road trip round the Midlands and announce congratulate the Player of the Month for December.

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Twenty Twenty Four

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Back with the first pod of the new year, the lads look at a tough festive season for the Belfast Giants.

They'll consider nominations for December's Player of the Month

And are joined by Josh Roach and Will Cullen, Doug Christiansen and David Goodwin

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Tossing Teddies

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants took 4 points from the Storm this weekend and face a tough 2nd leg of the Challenge Cup this Wednesday night.

The lads will look at all the action and are joined by Belfast Giants Bobby MacIntyre and Adam Keefe for the final podcast of the year!

Also Danny Kristo of the Coventry Blaze looks at the Cup Quarter Final with us

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A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants gained 3 out of the 4 points on offer against the Panthers and Blaze this week as they try and get their season back on track.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look at all the main talking points.

And this week they're joined by Belfast Giants D-Man Jacob Friend and Manchester Storm Captain, Cam Critchlow.

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A Clan Called Quest

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants are hit by another blank in EIHL competition as they stumble at the hands of the Clan and the Steelers.

Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin give their thoughts on what's causing this sporadic run of form for the Champions.

They are joined by George Awada, Assistant Coach of the Giants, and with the forthcoming trip to the Skydome, David Clements chats to us about his Coventry Blaze team.

And our friend Omar Pacha, CEO of the Nottingham Panthers, speaks with Davy prior to the visit to the SSE Arena.

November's Player of the Month candidates are also announced.

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Form is Temporary

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants climbed back on the winning horse with a 4 point weekend!

Patrick, Davy and Simon will look over the games against the Clan and Panthers.

We hear from Petr Cech following his debut for the Belfast Giants, and newest name on the roster, Cameron Pound

Sunday's goalscorer, Matt McLeod, Former Giant Jonathan Boxill and Host of the 3 0n 3 Podcast, Dave Grant, join us too.

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Čech Yourself (Before You Wreck Yourself)

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants draw another blank in two road games against the Steelers and Storm.

Patrick, Davy and Simon will try and figure out whats gone wrong of late and where the Giants go from here.

They are also joined by Giants Captain, Mark Cooper, Aaron Murphy of the Glasgow Clan and local comedian and Subway Cannon Expert, Ciaran Bartlett of the "No Blasters" podcast!

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Failure to Ignite

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

A rare pointless weekend for the Belfast Giants as they fell foul of the Cardiff Devils and the Guildford Flames.

Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin get together to dissect the weekends shortcomings.

Davy Phillips pops by for a chat before the Giants visit two of his former teams this weekend.

One of those being the Manchester Storm, and Matt Ginn, their head coach, will be our guest also.

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Forty Seven

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:45:00 -0000

The EIHL and wider world of Ice Hockey remembers Adam Johnson following last weeks tragic events.

A View from the Bridge returns with Patrick, Davy and Simon looking over the 3 games of the Belfast Giants in that time.

Adam Keefe, Travis Brown and, Cardiff Head Coach, Pete Russell join us for a chat.

And we discuss the nominees for October's Player of the Month.

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Ring The Bell - Return of the Friendship Four

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:30:00 -0000

In a Special Pre-Recorded edition of AVFTB, Patrick and Davy chat with Robert Fitzpatrick and Steve Thornton on the return of the Friendship Four and who is involved.

Joe Bertagna, formerly of Hockey East, joins us to discuss "Ring the Bell", a new book about the Friendship Four

Belfast Giants D-man, Jeff Baum, gives us an insight to what its like to be part of the weekend.

And we look back to 2014 when then Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, first suggested there might be a place for a tournament in Belfast

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Long Shot

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:03:25 -0000

Belfast Giants had another successful week on the ice with victories in the Champions Hockey League, the EIHL and the Challenge Cup.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look at all the action, the unfortunate exit from the CHL and the 100% record in the Challenge Cup.

Ciaran Long has scored 5 goals in the last 3 games, he joins us for a chat and with a double against the Dundee Stars this weekend we'll be joined by their Captain, Drydn Dow, to look ahead at the games.

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Czech Yourself

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:18:43 -0000

Another 4 Point Weekend for the Belfast Giants, victorious in Cup and League compeition over the Fife Flyers.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look across all the action.

We celebrate the Player of the Month for September.

We will be joined by, among others, Head Coach of the Coventry Blaze, Danny Stewart.

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High Flyers

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants open their league campaign with 4 points on the road before coming home to a breathtaking CHL win over Salzburg

Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined on this weeks show by Daniel Tedesco and Fife Flyers Head Coach Tom Coolen.

We'll look back at the weekend and the CHL and all the DOPS assessments!

We dedicate this weeks show to Ida Fusco. RIP

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Run In The Shadows

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Another 4 Challenge Cup points for the Belfast Giants on the road in Scotland.

Patrick and Davy are joined by, former Belfast Giants, Gareth Martin, for this weeks show as they chat to Jeff Baum and Cardif Devils' Todd Kelman.

And Simon Kitchen jumps fully clothed into a swimming pool!

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Yer Wee Bit Hill And Glen

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Full marks for Adam Keefe's side as they took 4 points from the Dundee Stars home and away. The Belfast Giants have started the Challenge Cup on the front foot. That action continues this weekend in Scotland as the Giants visit Glasgow and Kircaldy in the first of 4 away games over 2 weekends. Patrick, Davy and Simon will look at the games gone by and to come, and welcome both Clan Head Coach, Jason Morgan, and the latest name on the Belfast roster Johnny Curran to the podcast.

It's Kohei Sato's Birthday... so we try to sing that for him... We'll also hear from Adam Keefe and Quinn Preston in another jam packed show!

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Season's Greetings

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:24:43 -0000

The New EIHL Season finally kicks off with the Challenge Cup group stage. The Belfast Giants will host the Dundee Stars on Friday night, following a back and forth pre-season encounter with the Glasgow Clan last weekend. In a PACKED show, Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by, Giants captain, Mark Cooper. Media and Communications Manager for the Elite League, Luke Fisher, will stop by to discuss the new statistics package being used by the league this season. Simon will pop to training and catch up with some of the lads on the ice. And ahead of Fridays game, the original 'Friend of the Show', Marc LeFebvre returns to talk about his Dundee Stars

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No Place Like Home

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:49:02 -0000

Belfast Giants collected their first points of this season's Champions Hockey League with a emphatic 4-0 victory over HC Bolzano. This came shortly after a tight affair in Austria where Innsbruck took the spoils. Patrick, Davy and Simon return to talk over the games, they are joined by Shut Out Hero Tyler Beskorowany and look ahead to more Pre-Season action against the new look Glasgow Clan with Aaron Murphy

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Another Shrimp on the Barbie

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:38:54 -0000

The Belfast Giants had two very contrasting games in the Champions Hockey League, leaving Finland learning plenty about their own side and preparing for another trip to Austria before welcoming Bolzano back to the SSE Arena. Patrick, Davy and Simon will discuss what took place over the weekend, before chatting to Miles Gendron & Ben Lake and looking ahead to the game in Innsbruck and back home on Saturday.

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He's Only 28!

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants returned to action with two feisty pre-season encounters against the Cardiff Devils as they prepare to travel to Finalnd for the CHL. Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by Ara Nazarian and George Awada as they look ahead to a challenging weekend ahead! We'll also drop by training to see how some of the other lads are doing.

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Let's Begin Again

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants are BACK, and with a Pre-Season battle against the Cardiff Devils around the corner, A View From The Bridge enters it's 19th Season looking ahead to what will be a real challenge for Adam Keefe's reigning Grand Slam Champions. Patrick, Davy and Simon will cast an eye over the new look roster, and are joined by Sean Norris, Matt McLeod and Steve Thornton.

We are also down at training chatting with Jeff Baum, Travis Brown, Ciaran Long and Jeff Mason.

All the usual chat on your favourite EIHL podcast!

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Smell Ya Later! - Off Season Special, July 2023

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:06:12 -0000

The Belfast Giants squad continues to grow with a lot to defend in the new season.

Maybe its time to add a new name?

Faces old and not so old join Davy and Simon the latest off season update!

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The Rebuild - Off Season Special, June 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000

AVFTB returns to put two new names on the Belfast Giants roster, we speak with one of them and are joined by Adam Keefe to discuss how he approaches the new season

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AVFTB: One on One with Andrew Dickson

Thu, 11 May 2023 19:00:22 -0000

In the first of our Off Season podcasts, Davy chats One on One with Five-Time EIHL Champion, Andrew Dickson.

In a wide ranging interview, the lads cover pre season, the CHL, multiple title celebrations, Team Ireland, Besko and more!

We also draw the winner of the of Tyler Beskowany's stick!

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Grand Slam

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:00:52 -0000

The Belfast Giants are 2022-23 EIHL Grand Slam Champions What more do we need to say? Steve Thornton, Adam Keefe and Kell Beattie join us live. We hope you enjoy the show!

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Final Four

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:00:19 -0000

Belfast Giants dispatched the Glasgow Clan in the Quarter Final of the Viaplay EIHL Playoffs and will face the Nottingham Panthers in the Semi Final this Saturday. Patrick, Davy and Simon cast an eye over a tight affair in Belfast and Glasgow. They also are joined by representatives of all four clubs competing this weekend at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham. Scott Conway looks over the Belfast Giants season and chances of finally lifting the Playoff Title for the first time since 2010. Chris Ellis, Media Manager of the Nottingham Panthers, will talk about the weekends surprise package. Sheffield Steelers Captain, Jonathan Phillips chats to us ahead of his final weekend of domestic competition prior to retirement. And Todd Kelman returns to AVFTB to give both a Cardiff Devils and EIHL perspective to an exciting weekend ahead!

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#3PEAT

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:42 -0000

Belfast Giants are, once again, the Viaplay Elite Ice Hockey League Champions. Patrick, Davy and Simon celebrate the 3rd consecutive league title for the Giants with a whole host of guests and interviews! We reveal 2 names on the Belfast Giants Allstar team for the game for Ukraine! We look at the Viaplay EIHL Playoff Quarter Final Match Ups, and ahead of our own tie against the Glasgow, their Captain and former Giants title winner himself, Craig Peacock gives us an insight to the season at the Clan. A Show not to be missed!

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Showdown!

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:00:21 -0000

17 Goals Across 2 home games and a showdown against the Guildford Flames a few days away! The Belfast Giants know what they need to do to once again retain the Viaplay Elite League Title, and it's going to be one hell of a week! Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by Giant's David Gilbert, Viaplay's Aaron Murphy and CEO of the Odyssey Trust, Robert Fitzpatrick who will reveal one of the names on the Giants All Star roster for the forthcoming "Hockey Can't Stop" game against Dnipro Kherson!

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Hated, A-Door-ed, Never Ignored

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:10:35 -0000

Belfast Giants took 3 points from a fraught weekend against the Cardiff Devils and hold a 4 point lead atop the Elite League with 4 games remaining. Patrick, Davy and Simon return to discuss what went right and what went wrong at the SSE Arena. Mark Cooper joins us to answer your questions on The Fan Agenda

Simon heads to training and talks with Ciaran Long, Kel Beattie, Mark Garside and Adam Keefe

We mark British Sign Language Week. And with the final visit of the Manchester Storm to Belfast, Matt Ginn, Head Coach of the Storm, talks to us about his teams achievements this season.

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The Next Episode

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:17:40 -0000

Two victories on the road for the Belfast Giants put them in the driving seat for regaining the EIHL Title... but there's a lot of hockey to played.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look at the 8 goals scored against Sheffield and Manchester plus other results that place Adam Keefe's side 5 points clear in the league.

George Awada returns to answer any questions you have on The Fan Agenda.

And with a vital double header at home to Cardiff this weekend, Assistant Coach and all round "Mr Cardiff Devils", Neil Francis joins us for a chat about his team's trials and tribulations this season.

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Hangin' Banners

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:07:44 -0000

The Belfast Giants are once again Challenge Cup Champions, winning 4 out of the last 5 Cups.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to celebrate the achievement and look back at a wonderful night in the SSE Arena.

It was mixed fortune in the League as Adam Keefe's side split the points with the Coventry Blaze, ahead of a road weekend in Sheffield and Manchester.

We are also joined this week by the newly crowned AVFTB Player of the Month for February, Gabe Bast... his joy unabounded at winning the biggest trophy in hockey!

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Ready for the Challenge

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:12:15 -0000

It's Challenge Cup Final week for the Belfast Giants.

Following another 4 point weekend, Adam Keefe's side sit atop of the EIHL still as we head into March.

Patrick, Davy and Simon discuss the two victories in Scotland these past few days.

Adam Keefe, Matt McLeod and Tyler Beskorowany all join us to look ahead to the final.

Fife Flyers head coach, Todd Dutiaume helps us preview this Wednesday night for his team.

And we debate just who should be awarded the AVFTB Player of the Month for February, sponsored by fonaCAB.

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Crest of a Wave!

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:58:09 -0000

The Belfast Giants gathers 8 points in 6 days, scored 22 goals, conceded 2 and moved to the TOP of the Elite League table.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return from a week's hiatus to consider what has gone right this last week!

We are joined by Jeff Baum for a chat, and we look ahead to the games this weekend, including a dress rehearsal for next Wednesday's Challenge Cup final against the Fife Flyers!

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Take A Break

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:00:27 -0000

The Belfast Giants have reduced the lead at the top of the EIHL table to 2pts following victories over Fife and, current league leaders, Guildford, at the SSE Arena.

Patrick, Davy and Joel discuss all the main issues from the weekend including *that* penalty against Gabe Bast.

Andrew Dickson, fresh off his starring role on Sunday, joins us to analyse his performance.

Aaron Murphy, of Viaplay, gives us his take on the season so far and what to expect in the coming weeks from the TV coverage of the EIHL.

We draw the winner of the Giants Shirt in aid of #DaithisLaw and celebrate the Player of the Month

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Whoosh, It's Behind You!

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:29:49 -0000

The Belfast Giants have reached ANOTHER Challenge Cup Final, dispatching the league leaders to host the event in March.

A possible opponent, the Sheffield Steelers, were beaten over two nights at the SSE Arena last weekend.

Patrick, Davy and Neil “The Coach” Russell will look over all the events of the last week.

Adam Keefe is our guest, and we’ll discuss some of the key results and news events in the EIHL.

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Semi

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:31:13 -0000

The Belfast Giants carry a commanding lead into the second leg of the Challenge Cup Semi Final against the Guildford Flames.

Yet it was defeat in Cardiff, and a fight for a victory in Nottingham in the league.

Join Patrick, Davy and Simon as they look over the details.

And fresh from his selection to Team GB, Sam Ruopp joins us for a chat.

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Never Forget

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:10:20 -0000

The Belfast Giants took 3 points from the 4 on offer as they hosted the Nottingham Panthers at the SSE Arena last weekend.

Patrick, Davy and Joel return to cast an eye over what went right and what went wrong.

Grant Cooper is the latest name on the Giants roster and he joined the lads for a chat.

Gareth Martin was the first local lad to score a goal for the Belfast Giants back in the 2003-4 season, he now regularly joins our friend Simon Kitchen on Giants TV, and he recounts some great memories from his time in Teal with us on the show.

And with the Semi Final of the Challenge Cup against the Guildford Flames, Paul Dixon, Head Coach of the Flames, joins Davy to look at his teams successes and what to expect in the Semi Final.

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Never Forgive

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:13:47 -0000

The Belfast Giants progressed into the Semi Finals of the Challenge Cup and took 4 points from the Dundee Stars... but it wasnt straight forward!

Patrick, Davy and Joel look at the action, and we are joined by the AVFTB/FonaCAB Player of the Month for December, Peyton Jones

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Twenty Twenty Three

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:54:16 -0000

We are back! It's been a great couple of weeks for the Belfast Giants and a big game against the Nottingham Panthers ahead!

We have Victories, New Faces, Retirements and Returns..

Our Guests are Josh Roach and Tyler Beskorowany!

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Checking It Twice

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:34:44 -0000

In the final show prior to Christmas, Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel celebrate the return of the Four Point Weekend!

Wins over Manchester and Coventry were a welcome end to the week, with the Giants only having a 1 goal defecit to overcome against Nottingham after the first leg of the Challenge Cup Quarter final

Sam Ruopp is our guest. And The Big Man makes an appearance!

Merry Christmas!

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Step Into Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:58:20 -0000

Another tough week for the Giants ends with a victory over the Stars. We'll look back at the game in Cardiff and return to winning ways at the SSE.

Mark Garside is our guest and we look to 3 games in 4 days as the Giants take on the Panthers live on Viaplay for the 1st leg of the Challenge Cup Quarter Final.

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Storm in a Teacup?

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:58:42 -0000

A homecoming to forget for the Belfast Giants as the Manchester Storm left the SSE Arena with 4 points.

Patrick, Joel and Davy try to work out what went wrong, they reflect on the departure of Chad Butcher, congratulate the Player of the Month, welcome back Josh Roach and are joined by David Goodwin.

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Capital of Storytellers

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:10:52 -0000

Two Points from Four on the Road for the Belfast Giants as Guildford continue to stifle Adam Keefe's side.

Meanwhile at home, the 2022 Friendship Four was a roaring success on and off the ice as Quinnipiaic University took the spoils in dramatic fashion.

Patrick, Davy and Joel will cast an eye over the weekend for the Giants and the Friendship Four.

And we reveal the nominees for the November Player of the Month sponsored by fonaCAB

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Whistle For The Choir

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:00:15 -0000

Following a Split Weekend in Sheffield, A View From The Bridge casts an eye over two physical encounters in South Yorkshire.

We preview the 2022 NCAA Friendship Four by speaking with caoches and players from the competing colleges.

And Lewis Hook is back! He's our guest on The Fan Agenda as he returns to the teal of the Belfast Giants.

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Road Trippin'

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:23:07 -0000

Belfast Giants took two points in Manchester before falling short in Nottingham despite a spirited final period. Theres a big week ahead in Sheffield with the Giants hoping to regain some key personnel.

Matt Foley is our guest, he talks about his days in College, experiences in the Friendship Four and what life is like battling from the ECHL to the AHL

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Get The Slipper!

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants bagged 13 goals over the weekend, more than half of these came in a single period of action, as they celebrated a 4 point weekend in Viaplay Elite League action.

Steve Owre is our guest after his 4 goal haul on Sunday.
And ahead of the first trip of the season to Altrincham, Head Coach of the Storm, Matt Ginn joins for a chat.

And Belfast Giants Head Coach, Adam Keefe, drops by ahead of a long road swing for his side.

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I Know Where It's At!

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:00:56 -0000

The lads are joined by the All Time Belfast Giants Appearance Record Holder and Two Time Rookie of the Year, Mark Garside.

They look back at 3 games in the last week, and consider the news around the league, not least the leadership changes in Glasgow.

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Fight Fire With Fire

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:03:56 -0000

A weekend of highs and lows as the Belfast Giants take victory in Cardiff, but are yet to defeat the Guildford Flames as they fall short in Surrey.

We look back at the weekend, the news and we are joined by Scott Conway!

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Blazin' Squad

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:21:32 -0000

After a 4 point weekend against the Coventry Blaze, including fighting back from 4-1 down on Sunday, we look back at what went right foe Adam Keefe's side.

Colby McAuley joins us for The Fan Agenda

And Todd Kelman is our guest, ahead of the Premier Sports Game of the Week, where the Giants travel for their first EIHL encounter against Cardiff Devils.

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Wayne's World

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:30:44 -0000

Patrick and Davy are joined by their old mate Simon Kitchen to look back at the last 7 days of Giants and EIHL action.

PremierSports Aaron Murphy joins for some CHL chat, we'll look at the winner of September's Player of the Month and pay tribute to a true Giants in Wayne Hardman who sadly passed away this morning.

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"Skellefteå Friday And Ruined My Weekend!"

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:10:30 -0000

Broadcast LIVE on Wednesday night, Patrick, Davy and Joel look back at an eventful 7 days for the Belfast Giants with table topping Challenge Cup victories over Glasgow and a fanstastic if unfortunately fruitless performance in the Champions Hockey League.

Will Cullen joins the show to answer YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda.

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Making A Statement

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:05:57 -0000

Join Patrick, Davy and Joel as they look at how the Giants confirmed their place in the Quarter Finals of the Challenge Cup

We are also joined by Belfast Giants' David Gilbert and a very special appearance from a very special young guest!

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Off To A Flyer

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:55:59 -0000

A Four Point Challenge Cup Weekend opens the domestic account for Adam Keefe’s Belfast Giants.

Patrick, Davy and Joel are joined by Odyssey Trust CEO Robert Fitzpatrick, Belfats Giant’s goal scorer Chad Butcher and Dundee Stars Head Coach, Jeff Mason.

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Czech It Out!

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:56:38 -0000

The Belfast Giants took another CHL victory at home to Czech opposition with a shootout victory on Sunday night.

Patrick, Davy and Joel return to look at the actoin and they are joined through the show by Ciaran Long, Adam McKendry and their good friend Simon Kitchen.

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European Vacation

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:00:49 -0000

Two battling performances from the Belfast Giants but ultimately two defeats in the opening weekend of the Champions Hockey League.

Patrick, Davy and Joel look back at the action and what lessons have been learned.

George Awada is back in the Belfast Giants fold as an Assistant Coach, he joins the lads to tell his story and share a few memories.

And Kevin Raine discusses preparation for this weekend and we reflect on his recent blog about the injury he sustained late last season.

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Let the Games Begin

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:08:06 -0000

The Champions Hockey League is upon us following 4 wins in Pre-Season over Cardiff and Dundee.

Patrick, Davy and Joel are joined on this weekes show by Adam McKendry of the Belfast Telegraph to lok at Pre-Season and what we learned about the new look Giants

Colin Shields drops by to talk about his new role with Aaron Murphy on Premier Sports.

And Adam Keefe, Head Coach of the Belfast Giants, builds up to this weekend's trip to the Czech Republic.

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Treble Tuesday Two

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:59:40 -0000

What Three Names will be added to this seasons Belfast Giants Roster?

Tune in to find out with Patrick, Davy and Joel

We also hear from Kevin Raine, Tyler Beskorowany and Laura Small

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Treble Tuesday

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:12:42 -0000

A View From The Bridge introduce the three latest names on the 2022-23 Belfast Giants roster.

Patrick, Davy and Joel are also joined by Adam Keefe and David Goodwin

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Two Outta Three Ain't Bad

Wed, 04 May 2022 23:09:20 -0000

The curtain comes down on an outstanding Belfast Giants season. And while the final game was not what they wanted, history will record one of the great seasons for the club.

A View From The Bridge wraps the term by interviewing Steve Thornton, Robert Fitzpatrick and Adam Keefe.

We look back at the weekend and the season.

We also congratulate the KotG MVP, and discuss how we are no longer friends with Omar Pacha.

Thank you to EVERYONE who have watched, listened, tweeted, said hello in the bar and more.

We have had a fun season.

CHL is around the corner!

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Always A Big Weekend

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:23:16 -0000

The Belfast Giants have reached the Playoff Finals Weekend in Nottingham following a tight shootout battle with the Coventry Blaze.

Patrick, Davy and Simon chat about that game and more.

Tyler Beskorowany and Aaron Murphy are our guests and we preview the big weekend in Nottingham.

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Top Seed

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0000

The Regular Seaon concluded with two tight victories for the Belfast Giants at home and the hanging of the Challenge Cup banner at the SSE Arena.

With the Playoffs on the horizon, A View From The Bridge returns to preview the games against the Coventry Blaze.

We hear from Mack Stewart and his dad, Rob.

Adam Keefe and Tyler Beskorowany chat to Simon at training.

And Scott Conway joins us to discuss THAT celebration and answer your questions.

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Champions Again!

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:33:24 -0000

The Belfast Giants are 2021-22 Elite Ice Hockey League Champions.

A View From The Bridge looks back at the 4 points in Sheffield that sealed the deal for Adam Keefes side.

And we hear from the Head Coach and more in one epic celebratory show!

DO NOT MISS THIS!

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Scenarios!

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:24:13 -0000

The Lads will be joined by JJ Piccinich, Colin Shields, Aaron Murphy and more!

We'll look back at a successful weekend, ahead to the biggest weekend of the regular season, we hear from ALL the Belfast Giants number retirees and we'll discuss the nominations for March's Player of the Month, Sponsored by Fonacab.

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Post to Post

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:56:53 -0000

Recorded LIVE after the Belfast Giants 7-1 victory over the Glasgow Clan, Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel give instant reaction to the win.

They look back at the weekend against the Panthers

It's Colin Shields #19 Retirement Night on Friday, we are joined by James Glover who lets us know what to expect.

And are JJ , Goody and Cons the greatest top line in Giants History?

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Nothing But Portuguese Tarts

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:15:24 -0000

Your Challenge Cup Champion Belfast Giants followed up a triumphant Wednesday final with a 4 point weekend against Dundee and Manchester.

Joel is joined by Davy and Simon to look back at one entertaining and nail biting week of action.

Ciaran Long answers your questions and we look ahead to the final visit of the season of the Nottingham Panthers.

And theres Tart Chat!

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Up For The Cup!

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:52:26 -0000

A Split weekend against the Sheffield Steelers is closely followed by a Cup Final against the Devils in one of the most challenging weeks of the season.

A View from the Bridge returns to fill you in on the action, the lads chat to Todd Kelman and Adam Keefe, look ahead to Wednesday night and the weekend ahead.

And there's the small matter of a return for AVFTB LIVE!

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Where's Wally?

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:55:29 -0000

The Belfast Giants sit top of the EIHL table for the first time this season ahead of a massive weekend against the Sheffield Steelers

On this weeks A View from the Bridge: Davy, Simon and Joel are joined by Graeme Walton, Darcy Murphy, Kevin Raine and Adam Keefe as they reflect on the weekend gone by and the top of the table clash at the SSE Arena.

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On The Ballymoney

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:07:47 -0000

4 points and a Challenge Cup final berth were won in the last week by the Belfast Giants as the momentum builds toward a few key weeks in the EIHL season.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel recap the week gone by, discuss the nominees for February's Player of the Month and are joined by Andrew Dickson on The Fan Agenda.

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Zero Point Four

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:25:48 -0000

A rip roaring weekend for the Belfast Giants where 4 points were taken from the Flyers and the Panthers.

Patrick, Simon and Joel dig into the excitement of a dominant win over Fife and a Snatch and Grab from the NIC.

Simon chats to Scott Conway, Andrew Dickson, Mark Cooper and Jeff Mason at training.

Griffin Reinhart answers your questions on The Fan Agenda

And we look ahead to the Challenge Cup SemiFinal on Wedensday night against the Nottingham Panthers.

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Work Boots On

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0000

An arduous road schedule led the Belfast Giants to 7 points out of the 8 on offer. Only an OT defeat in Dundee blotting the record in what was a tough week for the Giants.

A View from the Bridge returns to discuss all the key points from the weeks battles.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel look at all 4 games and consider the key talking points from the weeks EIHL.

David Goodwin and Jordan Boucher chat with Simon and the panel tackle your Twitter questions.

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Business Time

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:25:10 -0000

3 Points from the 5 handed out over the weekend marks a successful outing for Adam Keefes side as they took on the Cardiff Devils.

Patrick, Davy and Simon consider the main points of action and look ahead to a hectic week ahead with 4 games in 5 days as the league starts to hit the business end of the season.

We hand out January's Player of the Month, Simon chats to Adam Keefe at training and we are joined by D-Man Sam Ruopp

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Set Ablaze

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:16:04 -0000

The Giants were on fire against the Blaze this weekend, scoring 9 and conceding only once. Adam Keefe's side have set up well for the coming weekend's visit of the Cardiff Devils.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel look back over the weekend and consider just why they were so dominant over this Coventry side.

Tyler Beskorowany is our guest answering your questions on The Fan Agenda.

It's Player of the Month nomination time.

Simon pops to training to chat with some of the lads, and we also look over the latest news, not least the announcement on the extension of the season by one week.

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...But I Get Up Again!

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

The winning streak couldn't get through a second month as the Clan's victory over the Belfast Giants brought it to a halt. With only 2 points from the 6 on offer it was a rare weekend of underperformance for Adam Keefe's side.

A View from the Bridge cast their eye over what went wrong in Glasgow and Cardiff and how the Giants recovered in Surrey.

Head Coach Adam Keefe answers your questions in The Fan Agenda.

We get all the news and look ahead to the weekend visit of the Coventry Blaze.

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No Goal!

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

The schedule is tightening but the Belfast Giants are free flowing with 3 wins in the week and become the first team to book a Semi Final slot in the Challenge Cup.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel look back at all the event so the week, from supposed controversy to coast to coast joy.

Ben Lake is the Fan Agenda guest and Simon speaks to Lewis Hook, Sam Ruopp and Adam Keefe at training.

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TV Times

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

A successful weekend gone and tough week ahead for the Belfast Giants who have Challenge Cup and League action to undertake.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look back at the weekends 4 points over the Fife Flyers

Simon pops down to training to chat with Mark Cooper, Ciaran Long and Adam Keefe

Premier Sports TV's Aaron Murphy previews the Giants double TV appearance this week

We look over the news, the winner of the Player of the Month for December and chat to Chris Lovell about EIHL Pride Week.

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GM

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

After a (part-enforced, part-voluntary) Christmas break, A View From The Bridge returns and lo and behold, there is a 5 goal victory over the Nottingham Panthers to talk about, again.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel talk covid, postponements and pay tribute to Gray Moran.

They look back at the 4 games that did take place for the Giants, and Simon chats to Jonathan Boxill on his return to teal!

Tyler Soy is our guest on The Fan Agenda, we look at the Player of the Month nominations for December and catch up on the key pieces of news from around the EIHL.

Happy New Year!

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The Dog Days

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

A tight Challenge Cup fixture and two thumping EIHL victories for the Belfast Giants as Adam Keefe's team prepare for the visit of the league leading Sheffield Steelers this weekend.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel return to cast an eye over the games and take on the main talking points.

Jordan Boucher joins the craic to answer your questions in The Fan Agenda.

Simon chats with Odyssey Trust CEO Robert Fitzpatrick about the 2022 Friendship Four.

We look at DOPS, news around the league and whats to come this weekend against Sheffield.

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Big Brown Bear

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:15:41 -0000

A victorious road trip of Scotland for the Belfast Giants as they took 2 shut out victories over the Flyers and the Clan. Adam Keefe's side remain unbeaten on Premier Sports and climb to 4th in the league table.

In a packed A View From The Bridge, Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel breakdown exactly what went right north of Hadrian's Wall.

Simon pops to training as we hear from Tyler Beskorowany, Scott Conway and Jeff Mason.

You'll find out the nominees for November's Player of the Month.

Slater Doggett answers YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda.

Coventry Blaze Head Coach, Danny Stewart, previews Wednesday Nights Cup Quarter Final.

And Laura Small gives us the lowdown on this weekend's charity drives at the SSE Arena!

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Once Per Season

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

After a tough weekend for the Belfast Giants, A View from the Bridge returns to assess what happened in Cardiff and against Dundee.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look at the games and how the Giants performances varied.

Jeff Baum and Adam Keefe chat to Simon at training.
Mark Cooper answers your questions in The Fan Agenda.
We look at the news in the EIHL and Simon takes us through how training went for the lads on Tuesday.

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Kicking Up A Storm

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

A Thumping Weekend for the Giants who took all 4 points from the Manchester Storm with 13 goals being scored across the two nights.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel return to chat about the weekend, hear from Darcy Murphy, Ciaran Long and Adam Keefe and look at all the burning issues in this weeks EIHL.

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Hass-Been

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Only one game for the Giants this weekend, a 4-1 victory in Dundee.

A View from the Bridge returns to cast an eye over the ill-tempered affair.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel are also joined by Colin Shields on his induction to the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, and JJ Piccinich.

There's DOPS, Signings, Haas and more.

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54 Grand Jacket

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Inconsistency is rife in the EIHL and the Belfast Giants do not escape that. A heavy defeat in Sheffield was followed by a narrow victory over the Clan in Belfast.

Patrick and Davy are joined on the panel by their old friend Neil "Coach" Russell to look back at the weekend's action.

We hear who picked up the Player of the Month for October.

Giants Head Coach Adam Keefe answers your questions in the Fan Agenda and Dundee Stars Head Coach, Omar Pacha gives an insight to his team so far this season.

There DOPS, News, we hear Solway Shark's Martin Grubb talk of the Belfast youth system and there's some talk of "the old days".

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A-MASE-ING

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

A successful weekend for the Giants witnessed a 5-0 thumping of the Nottingham Panthers and a 4-1 home victory over Fife to finish the Challenge Cup Group on top.

This week on AVFTB: Davy, Simon and Joel run through the key points behind the winning brace.

Simon catched up with JJ Piccinich, Slater Doggett and Lewis Hook at training (with a happy birthday to Andrew Dickson thrown in for good measure)

It's time to pick your October Player of the Month!

DOPS are back on the agenda with their latest determinations. Jeff Mason answers YOUR questions on The Fan Agenda.

And Clan coach Malcolm Cameron chats to Patrick ahead of their season opener at the SSE Arena

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#NFNF19

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Another AVFTB and another anniversary, this time of that famous night at the Odyssey Arena against the Nottingham Panthers.

And on the eve of another match up against the Custard and Blacks, the lads look back 19 years and recall their own thoughts and feelings of that night.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel then turn to more recent matters with the shut out loss in Manchester and the Shoot Out win over Dundee.

Lewis Hook, Kevin Raine and Sam Ruopp chat to Simon at the arena, and Ciaran Long answers your questions on The Fan Agenda.

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Sweet Sixteen

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

A View From The Bridge turns 16, and to "celebrate" we do what we always do.. talk about the Belfast Giants. Who this past weekend picked up 2 points on the road.

A good performance in Cardiff was ultimately fruitless, but redemption came in the Skydome with a nip and tuck victory over the Blaze.

Patrick, Davy and Simon look back over the games, they are joined by the new captain of the Giants, David Goodwin and we also hear from Slater Doggett and Jordan Boucher at training.

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SIX SIX SIX

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Premier Sports Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, as Adam Keefe's side score 8 goals by the Fife Flyers and give debuts to two 17 year old local lads.

Patrick, Davy and Joel discuss the debuts of Kel Beattie and Mack Stewart, the wins over Fife and news right around the league.

Simon chats with Ciaran Long, JJ Piccinich, Griffin Reinhart and Jeff Mason.

Mark Garside answers your questions on The Fan Agenda and Premier Sports own Aaron Murphy previews a big weekend for the Belfast Giants as they make their first TV appearance against Coventry this Sunday night.

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Win and Learn

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

It was a triumphant home coming for the Belfast Giants in a mixed weekend of action against the Dundee Stars.

A shut-out victory at the SSE was followed by a Challenge Cup defeat on Tayside as Adam Keefe's team maintain their place on top of challenge Cup Group A.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel look at all the action and news from the Belfast Giants and across the EIHL, and are joined by Robert Fitzpatrick, Lewis Hook, Adam Keefe, Jeff Baum and Tyler Beskorowany.

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Tell The World We're Coming Home

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

18 long months finally come to an end this Friday night when the Belfast Giants return to the SSE Arena to take on the Dundee Stars following a 4 point weekend on the road.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel are reunited to look at the victories in Scotland.

We hear from Jordan Boucher, Ciaran Long and Jeff Mason at training.

We look ahead to the games against Dundee this weekend

And we are joined for a big chat with one of our all time favourite Giants... Andrew Dickson!

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Incy Wincy

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

The 2021-22 EIHL Season is days away for the Belfast Giants, with a new look team, new look logo and a fresh looking arena.

Patrick, Davy and Simon return to be joined by a wealth of guests as they cover everything from the rebrand to the TV deal.

Steve Thornton and Sinead Doyle chat to the show about the new look logo.

Premier Sports' Aaron Murphy returns to AVFTB to give us the lowdown on the TV Deal and Sponsorship of the league itself.

Scott Conway tells us what the atmosphere is like in the room as the lads come out of training and onto the first competitive game of the season.

And Adam Keefe shares his excitement as his team start in their quest to retain the Elite League title.

All this and Simon deals with a spider... its non-stop!

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A Very British Debate

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:38:34 -0000

In a special addition of A View From The Bridge, Patrick and Davy are joined by a panel of special guests to discuss the issue of development and employment for British players within the Elite League.

Our panel consists of:

Neil "The Coach" Russell - Former Storm GM and Regular AVFTB Panelist
Seth Bennett - BBC Sport and Leeds Junior Knights Chairman
Colin Shields - Former Belfast Giants and GB International Forward
Chris Ellis - BBC Nottingham and IHUK Media Officer The panel discuss EIHL

Chairman Tony Smith's comment to the Sheffield Star and highlight what the EIHL could do to improve their relationship with British player development.

Big thanks to all for joining us.

And the debate doesnt stop here, @AVFTB on twitter or find us on Facebook and tell us what you think.

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Size Matters

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

A View From The Bridge returns to introduce the two latest names on the Belfast Giants Roster.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel get together to talk about the newest names already recruited by Adam Keefe, and share with you two more.

We hear from those two players and also cast an eye on the plight of the Glasgow Clan.

All this and a bit of Olympics chat as well. Sort of.

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#HockeysComingHome

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

We are BACK! With fewer than 100 days until the start of the 2021/2022 Elite League Season, A View From The Bridge returns to cast an eye over what is in store.

Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel are back together again to discuss the signings of Darcy Murphy, Tyler Beskorowany and Kevin Raine.

And in an exclusive to AVFTB, we will be announcing ,and are joined by, the latest names on the roster for the Belfast Giants, and will also be joined by Head Coach Adam Keefe to look at his squad so far!

We are excited to return! Hockey isn't far away!

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Still Game

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:32:28 -0000

20 Years to the day when the Belfast Giants first took to the ice at the then Odyssey Arena, and despite the game being suspended through the pandemic, Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel return to discuss the legacy that team left behind them.

We also look at the current scenario on the EIHL table, the potental £4m pounds from DCMS for English hockey, and is Neil Black flying a kite? Or is a 6 team tournament actually practical?

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One On One - Nick Kuiper

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:03:55 -0000

Picking up an EIHL Title in 2012, Nick Kuiper gained a reputation not only as a gritty hard-nosed D-man, but as one of the real characters of the Belfast Giants locker room.

He goes One on One with Joel Neill to discuss a career that spanned NCAA, a heavily NHL laden AHL, Sweden, Finland, Austria and of course our own fair shores.

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Archive: A View From The Bridge, Episode 1, 20/10/2005

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:13:48 -0000

On the 15th Annversay of the first episode of AVFTB, we go back to hear what Aaron and Patrick had to say in a season where Theo Fluery lit up the EIHL and took the Giants to the title.

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Archive: Playoffs 2007, Live at Bunkers

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:47:37 -0000

Next Tuesday marks 15 years since the first edition of A View from the Bridge. To mark this, we are delving into the archives to find some of the episodes that made the podcast what it is today.

We begin with the first ever “Live Recording” of AVFTB which took place on Saturday 7th April 2007 outside the Bunkers Hill in Nottingham.

Having finished 4 points adrift of newly crowned EIHL and Challenge Cup Champions, Coventry, the Giants were going into a semi-final against Nottingham hoping to make right the failure 12 months previous which had witnessed the Newcastle Vipers unceremoniously dump Ed Courtenay’s then EIHL Champion Giants (including Theo Fleury) out of the playoffs at the Semi Final Stage.

Now standing in the way of the Giant’s first final since 2003, were the Nottingham Panthers. Mike Ellis’ team had finished 5th in the league run but were bouyant having weathered a fight back from their nearest and dearest, the Sheffield Steelers, in the Quarter Final 2nd leg to hold on and progress 6-5 on aggregate.

The decision was made, 2 years into AVFTB to purchase some cheap equipment to plug into the Apple iBook and try and capture the pre-playoffs buzz outside of Bunkers.

Patrick Smyth and Aaron Kernohan sat outside on the Saturday Lunchtime with a few beers, a few mates and a few opposition fans to discuss what was to happen that weekend.

They discuss Cardiff v Coventry in the first semi final, Belfast v Nottingham in the second and are joined by fans of all team colours.

The language can be a bit “industrial”, yet it remains a fond memory for all of us. Something we tried, and something we enjoyed.

Nottingham would defeat Belfast in the Semi Final on Penalty Shots and subsequently see David Clark lift the trophy in the same manner over the Cardiff Devils on the Sunday.

Crazy for us to think this was 13 years ago.

We hope you enjoy it.

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Land of Confusion

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

The 2020-21 Elite League Season has been suspended. This came as little surprise to most given the uncertain times we live in, yet it still came as a massie disappointment to those of us so used to following the Belfast Giants across the Autumn and Winter months.

A View from the Bridge reflects on the decision of the EIHL to halt preparations for the new term.

Patrick, Simon, Davy and Joel are joined by Belfast Giants Coach, Adam Keefe and Head of Hockey Ops, Steve Thornton to look at what has happened, and what we can do to ensure the Giants prevail into 2021.

The lads chat about the Giants, the league, #BleedTeal100 and how we should look out for one another.

We also hear of how Patrick should have joined Genesis on Tour.

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One on One - Doug Christiansen

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:28:57 -0000

Title Winning Coach Doug Christiansen is the latest to take on AVFTB, One on One.

In a wide ranging interview Doug discusses his move to the Giants, picking up the title, the turbulence of the ownership changes, Landshut, his current role in the game, the Green Bay Packers and much much more.

We greatly appreciate his time, especially having become a new dad very recently.

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One on One - Todd Kelman, Part 2

Mon, 11 May 2020 05:42:45 -0000

In Part 2 of our One on One, Todd talks about the move to Cardiff, he reflects on the great Belfast Giants playoff victories, both as a player and a GM, and we hear just what he thinks about Jason "Taff" Ellery.

Plus a whole lot more.

Thanks to Todd for his time. And some cracking stories.

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One on One - Todd Kelman, Part 1

Mon, 04 May 2020 13:26:27 -0000

One on One with AVFTB this time is former #44 for the Belfast Giants, Todd Kelman.

In this first part Todd looks at his beginnings in Alberta and how an injury in Junior hockey almost ended his career before it began.

How did the opportunity to play in Europe come about and why didn't Dave Whistle call him when building the Belfast Giants?

Todd reflects on the early seasons, the uncertainty of the league and his own career at the demise of the ISL, and just what was Theo Fleury like in the locker room?

Not to be missed as Todd brings out some outstanding stories from his career in the UK.

Part 2 - Thursday

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One on One - Darcy Murphy

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:35:50 -0000

Going One on One with AVFTB in this edition is the two time Challenge Cup champion, Elite League Champion and all round Speed and Scoring Superstar, Darcy Murphy.

He chats to Simon about his college days before going in depth on his two seasons in teal.. what was that Title run in like?

And how tough was the decision to move on to Germany?

Thanks to Darcy for his time! A really great listen!

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One on One - Colin Shields, Part 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:43:49 -0000

In Part 2 of our One on One with Colin Shields, the Giants legend reflects more on his time in Teal.

Tells us just how good Jeffery Szwez was as a player, talks Team GB and what the future holds in retirement.

Thanks to Colin for his time!

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One on One - Colin Shields, Part 1

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:33:38 -0000

The next player to go One on One with AVFTB is the All-Time Leading Points Scorer for the Belfast Giants, Colin Shields.

In Part 1 Colin chats about his early days in the game, travelling to University and playing in North America,

Before returning to the UK with the Giants, his time on the 2005-06 team with Theo and Co, playing in Newcastle and the experiences winning the 2010 Playoff Final.

Its another cracking chat with some very funny stories along the way!

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One on One - Adam Keefe

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Adam Keefe is the latest to go One on One with A View From The Bridge.

The Head Coach chats to Simon about his early beginnings on Prince Edward Island and what then became expected of him in the OHL.

In a career that spans North America before settling to life in Belfast, Adam shares some memories of the great times he's had in Teal and beyond as well as discussing the challenges on the way.

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One on One - Aaron Murphy

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

In the latest One on One, FreeSports and Premier Sports Aaron Murphy chats to us about growing up in a remote but passionate hockey community in Newfoundland.

How his current career in Europe nearly didn't happen and what drives his passion for the game.

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One on One - Simon Kitchen, Part 2

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In the second Part we hear more from Simon Kitchen's career in international hockey, his role at the Giants and more.

Not a show to be missed!

Next Up: Aaron Murphy

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One on One - Simon Kitchen, Part 1

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:02:19 -0000

In the first of a new series for the off season, Simon Kitchen chats with Davy McGimpsey about growing up with the game in Northern Ireland.

In this first part the lads chat about the opening of the Ice Bowl, the influential figures and coaches in the early days, and just how close Simon came to wearing that Giants shirt for real!

Part 2 coming this Thursday!

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We'll Be Back!

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The Elite Ice Hockey Season was brought to a premature conclusion due to the COVID-19 crisis that has enveloped the entire globe.

There will be no 2019/20 EIHL Champion, No playoffs and global sport has been put on hold for the foreseeable future as the world comes to terms with thats going on and what lies ahead.

In the final AVFTB of the season, Patrick is joined by Davy, Joel and Simon to talk about what has happened and what they thought of the season gone by.

Mark Brooks may be the Sponsorship and Partnership Manager at the Odyssey Trust, but has been a key part of the Giants backroom set up for most if not all of the clubs history. He joins us to talk about the ramifications of the cut short season for the club and the league as a whole.

And we bring you up to date with what we will do with the #BleedTeal100 initiative.

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Wash Your Hands!

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Only one game this last weekend and a win for the Giants, but did it inspire confidence in the run in? Simon, Patrick and Davy chat about the Giants and where they sit as the final games of the season are upon us.

Or are they? The spread of COVID-19 has brought league campaigns in Germany and Austria to a premature end. What is the potential effect here in the UK?

The show must go on, and Adam Keefe chats to Simon down at training.

We congratulate the February Player of the Month and look ahead to the Nottingham double header with Jono Bullard of The Cats Whiskers Podcast.

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Up In Flames?

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

As the EIHL reaches the final few weeks of the regular season, the Giants look to put one last fight in to retain their title. 3 points at home to the Flames with a spirited showing on Saturday to get to OT will be discussed on this weeks AVFTB.

Patrick, Simon and Davy are joined by Colin Shields who tells us what he's been up to in his retirement from the game and his opinions on the Giants, the League and would he become a referee?

Who do the lads think should win the Player of the Month for February?

We hear form Adam Keefe and Mark Garside.

A quick look around the league.

And Shauna Milligan is our guest to preview Friday's visit of the Fife Flyers

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Fifty!

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The Giants continue to go 50% on their weeks performances, this time 3 points from the 6 available in battles against the Flames, Storm and Steelers. Simon, Davy and Patrick return to look back at what went right and what went wrong in the weeks games.

Kevin Raine speaks to AVFTB about his new venture and where his future may lie.

Simon pops down to training to speak with Matt Pelech and Curtis Hamilton

We look at the playoff race, discuss the South Yorkshire Craic Police and how #BleedTeal100 is faring!

And this weekend’s games against the Guildford Flames are previewed by, Giants fan, Sarah Lynch!

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Two

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

2 games, 2 goals and 2 points each over the first 2 days of the 2nd month of the year. Giants and Devils split the points at the SSE, each gaining a regulation win on the Steelers who failed to pick anything from the weekend. And now with a weekend off for the Giants; Patrick, Davy and Joel look back at all the talking points from the weekend.

We hear from Adam Keefe, Andrew Lord and AVFTB Player of the Month for January, Lewis Hook.

We consider DOPS, Team GB, Mark Garside's Testimonial and #BleedTeal100.

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Ten Mums, One Drum

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Win on Saturday, Lose on Sunday, its happened a lot this season for the Belfast Giants and last weekend was no different. A thumping victory over the Clan was followed by a difficult loss in Sheffield. Patrick, Davy and Joel convene to discuss just what went on, 4 goals in 90s, and a controversial Check to the Head call.

We talk Drums in Sheffield, Chat to Paul Dixon about the Guildford Flames and ask David Goodwin your questions in The Fan Agenda.

We also discuss stew!

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Game For All

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Another weekend, another win/loss split for the Belfast Giants. What’s going on with the Boys in Teal? Is the quest to retain the title becoming too much of an ask, or can momentum be regained? Davy, Simon and Patrick talk about the victory over Sheffield and the disappointing trip to Guildford.

Luke Fisher, Head of Media for the EIHL joins the show to discuss the EIHL’s Pride weekend and the Giants equality initiative.

We talk playoffs, Clan and we put your questions to Simon and Davy.. Why did we stop AVFTB TV? What happened to Neil Russell? And did Simon play for Castlereagh?

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Stephen

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The Giants had a battle on their hands against the Coventry Blaze this weekend, but still problems in scoring flare up. A View From The Bridge returns to assess what went right and what went wrong over the weekend at the SSE Arena.

Patrick, Davy and Joel chat to D-Man, Ryan Lowney about his move from North America, his reasons for joining Belfast and ask him YOUR questions.

We celebrate the Player of the Month for December, and wonder why the EIHL are so worried about game length.

Mostly, however, we pay tribute to the BBC Broadcaster and former Giants Match Night Announcer, the much loved Stephen Clements, who we sadly lost on Tuesday.

This show is dedicated to him. Rest Easy, Stephen.

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Twenty Twenty Vision

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Back to work for A View From The Bridge after an extended Christmas break, and 7 games to consider as the Giants battled to strong victories over Glasgow, Fife and Dundee. However they were also eliminated from the Challenge Cup by Cardiff and suffered a humiliating home defeat to Omar Pacha’s Stars.

Plenty for Davy, Simon and Patrick to consider, and they are joined by the Head Coach of the Belfast Giants, Adam Keefe as he made his way back from the game in Dundee on Thursday evening.

The lads pay tribute to Tom Darnell, look ahead to the NCAA Friendship Series this weekend, ask what went wrong for Patryk Wronka and preview a tough weekend against a Blaze side buoyant from their 5-0 victory in Cardiff.

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Don't Let The Bells End

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

A Four Point EIHL Weekend and a tight Quarter Final are what the Giants enjoyed in the last 7 days, along with the signing of a new Swedish forward. So in, possibly, the last A View From The Bridge before Christmas, Davy, Joel and Patrick do their best to make sense of the action.

The lads look at the events in the games against Cardiff, Dundee and Glasgow while Simon chats with new signing Rickard Palmberg before the lads jetted off to South Wales.

There is a note of gratitude to Matt Towe, discussion on the Sports Personality of the Year, Patrick alienates listeners, and ask if the Flames are a threat to the EIHL title?

We look ahead to the games over the Christmas Period , while Aaron Murphy gives us the low-down on the 2nd leg of the Challenge Cup Quarter Final.

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Come Join The Joyride

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Up and down, back and forth, one game to the next it becomes tough to work out what you're going to see from this season's Belfast Giants. A split points weekend against the Sheffield Steelers at the SSE Arena went from the sublime to the ridiculous. Simon, Davy and Patrick do their best to explain all thats gone on.

You'll also hear from Jeff Mason, Adam Keefe, Bobby Farnham and Ryan Lowney.

The lads look across the weekend action and discuss *that* 20th Anniversary video.

The controversial Teddy Toss is on the agenda, as is congratulations to November's Player of the Month.

We look across the league, tackle YOUR questions on The Fan Agenda, update you on the SNL Giants and look ahead to another busy week on the ice for Adam Keefe's side.

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Change.Org

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants dominated proceedings on and off the ice at the Viola Arena this past weekend and a 4 point haul marks a rapid turn around for Adam Keefe's side. A View from the Bridge returns to discuss just what mae the difference in snapping that 4 game losing streak against title rivals Cardiff. And with another challenger, Sheffield, facing us on Wednesday can the giants keep the momentum of the weekend into the Fly DSA Arena?

Curtis Leonard answers your questions as our guest on The Fan Agenda. We heard from Adam Keefe and Mark Garside as they prepare to jet to South Yorkshire.

The lads look around the league and a brief foray into the NHL with the Keefe family ties.

And with the Friendship Four returning to the SSE Arena this weekend, we look at what's in store and hear from some familiar voices.

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Plans

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Adam Keefe has been ringing the changes in the Belfast Giants roster on the back of another point-free weekend. One player is welcomed into the fold as two are shown the door while Belfast try to find a level of successful consistency to their game ahead of a huge weekend in Cardiff.

Patrick, Davy and Joel come together to discuss the tough couple of weeks in the Land of the Giants. New face David Goodwin chats to Patrick, Adam Keefe gives his thoughts to Simon and Blair Riley returns to AVFTB ahead of the first games against his old side since leaving in the summer.

We also look across some of the action of the weekend and hear your thoughts in this weeks A View From The Bridge.

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Just The Two Of Us

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

After a terrible weekend for the Belfast Giants, only Davy and Simon are fit to discuss what went wrong at the NIC against the Nottingham Panthers. They are joined by Bobby Farnham and Omar Pacha on this weeks A View from the Bridge.

We also head down to training to hear from Curtis Leonard, Rya Lowney and Jeff Mason.

Davy and Simon put your questions to Bobby Farnham who gives an insight to being called up to the NHL.

Omar Pacha previews his Stars trip back to the SSE Arena.

And the lads look at some new faces in the EIHL

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Never Ignored

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants registered their first road win of the season and four point weekend, but not without issues. A thumping win over Dundee was followed by a 6-5 shootout win over the Storm that saw the Giants drop a 4 goal lead. This week A View From The Bridge is joined by Adam Keefe, Danny Stewart and Aaron Murphy.

Simon, Davy and Patrick discuss what went right and wrong over the weekend, and look at the new roster regulations released by the EIHL.

Adam Keefe takes on YOUR questions that are listed on The Fan Agenda.

Ahead of Wednesdays first live EIHL game of the season on FreeSports, Aaron Murphy chats to Davy as the Giants visit Fife on out TV Screens.

And with a home and home series against Coventry this forthcoming weekend, Blaze Head coach, Danny Stewart, chats to Joel.

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Teal Shoots

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants recovered from a shoot out loss on Saturday to take the win and three points form the weekend on Sunday against the Manchester Storm. On this weeks A View From The Bridge we are joined by Adam Keefe and Ben lake to discuss the Giants attempts to restore that winning form.

Davy, Joel and Patrick look back at the weekend and how the Giants have been gun to find that scoring touch.

Simon pops by training to chat with Ben Lake and Adam Keefe.

We look across the league before previewing the weekend against Dundee and Manchester.

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Glasgow Kiss

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Despite a tough week for the Belfast Giants, Adam Keefe’s men did qualify for the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup. Three defeats in a week and still no wins on the road mean that there is a lot to deal with for the Giants coaching staff.

This week Davy, Simon and Patrick look at what went wrong in Glasgow, the lads reflect on the CHL and defeat in Luleå, asking what the Giants learned form their experience.

We hear from head coach Adam Keefe as he attempts to galvanise his side for a domestic revival.

We answer your questions in The Fan Agenda, look at whats going on in the EIHL and chat with Manchester Storm head coach Ryan Finnerty ahead of his teams double header in Belfast this weekend.

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Deal or No Deal

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

A difficult 7 days for the Belfast Giants. A home win over Guildford was followed by another defeat on the road, this time in Dundee, that leaves the Giants in a “Must Win” scenario against an in-form Glasgow Clan this Saturday if they have any aspirations of retaining the Challenge Cup once again. Meanwhile SHL outfit Luleå took all the points in the Champions Hockey League mid-week to eliminate Adam Keefe’s side in their first foray into the competition.

Patrick, Davy and Joel will consider the difficulties the Giants have faced in this week and are joined by Liam Reddox who will answer your questions in The Fan Agenda.

We get the opinions of Kevin Raine following Tuesdays defeat, look at the recent IIHF rule changes, congratulate the September Player of the Month and ask how the Giants can revived their form on the road ahead of challenging trips to Glasgow and Sweden.

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Blood Red Lines

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Another Jekyll and Hyde weekend from the Belfast Giants as A View from he Bridge returns to look across all the weekends news regarding the Belfast Giants and EIHL.

We have some special news regarding our #BleedTeal100 Blood drive and wonderful updates on Dylan and Blake.

Giants split the games with Fife which Davy, Simon and Joel have some forthright views on.

Simon chats to Ciaran Long and Adam Keefe down at training.

We get an update on the Cardiff Standing Section from our Roving Reporter.

Before previewing this weekend’s games and hearing from Guildford Head Coach, Paul Dixon.

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Dicko

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants had a mixed weekend at home in Cup and League competition, and this week’s A View From The Bridge looks across the defeat to the Stars and victory over the Panthers.

But the star of this week’s show is undoubtably netminder Andrew Dickson who answers your questions on The Fan Agenda and gives us a remarkable insight into what its like as a local lad trying to forge a career in professional ice hockey. An interview not to miss.

Simon heads down to training to chat with Jean Dupuy, Liam Morgan and Jeff Mason.

We catch up with Fife Head Coach Todd Dutiaume ahead of the weekend’s two games against the Giants.

We cast an eye around the league and theres a special message from Simon as he reminisces on his hockey career.

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Pach-ion For The Game

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants returned to domestic competition this weekend with mixed fortune. A View From The Bridge returns to look over the Challenge Cup and EIHL action against Glasgow and Manchester.

Dundee Stars head coach Omar Pacha chats about this Saturdays game.

Giants forward Jean Dupuy is our guest on The Fan Agenda.

We catch up with Paul Swindlehurst and Ciaran Long down at training.

And Laura Small tells us of this Saturday’s Organ Donor Awareness Night at the SSE Arena.

All this and the usual craic as the lads discuss the games, refereeing, the Clan, Brendan Connolly and more!

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PROST!

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

A jam packed edition of the Belfast Giants Official Podcast, A View From The Bridge see the lads joined by Belfast and Team GB Equipment Manager, Jason “Taff” Ellery to look back at a very entertaining weekend of Giants hockey on the continent.

Patrick, Simon, Davy and Taff look across the games in the CHL, discuss the winner of August’s Player of the Month award. We hear from the SNL Giants as they make their first steps in the competition.

Shane Owen answers your questions in The Fan Agenda

And we look ahead to the start of the domestic season for the Giants against the Clan and Storm with the Glasgow’s Chief Operating Officer, Gareth Chalmers and Storm TV’s Stephen Packer.

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Puttin' On The Foil

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants began their Champions Hockey League adventure with aplomb last weekend and A View From The Bridge will consider all the action over the 2 games.

Simon, Patrick and Davy look back over the victory against Liberec, the OT loss to Augsburg and consider what's in store on the continent this forthcoming weekend.

The lads discuss who could be up for August's Player of the Month Award, sponsored by fonaCAB, and we hear from Bobby Farnham, Adam Keefe, Curtis Hamilton and Ben Lake.

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Three, Four, Five, Six

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants completed a very successful Pre-Season with 4 wins from 4 over Swedish and Danish opponents as the Champions Hockey League looms large on the Horizon. A View From The Bridge begins it’s 15th season in earnest as Davy, Patrick and Joel are joined by Giants Head Coach, Adam Keefe, EIHL Media Manager Luke Fisher, as well as hearing Post Game reactions from Liam Reddox, Lewis Hook and Matt Pelech.

With the CHL games only days away, Patric Davy and Joel look at what the PRe-Season matches tell us about this Giants team.

Aaron Murphy of FreeSports marks our card for TV Coverage.

Adam Keefe tells us his thoughts on Pre-Season, how he’s preparing for the CHL and what he likes to do in his spare time.

Luke Fisher discusses his experiences in the CHL and whats ahead in his Media role with the EIHL.

And the lads get distracted and reminisce about old hockey craic.

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Off Season Special - August 2019

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants roster is complete and it is a little over a week before the first Pre-Season game of the summer, so what better way to prepare than the latest edition of A View From The Bridge. This week Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel look across the latest names and roster as a whole as Adam Keefe completes his team for the 2019-20 season. We have interviews from Ben Lake, Kevin Raine, Matt Pelech and Adam Keefe Adam Robinson gives us the lowdown on the new SNL Giants. The lads discuss the major EIHL talking points, reminice of their favourite Jason Bowen moments and tell us who their 2nd favourite Belfast Giants player of all time is.

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AVFTB Archive: “Product Placement” - 23/10/2013

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:30:32 -0000

As A View from the Bridge plans for its 15th Season of podcasting, we decided to cherry pick a couple of the older editions to revisit. First up, "Product Placement" from October 2013.  This was one of our final podcasts as an "unofficial" entity, and was released on the same day as the announcement of Jim Gillespies indution to the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.  However, this "Product Placement" edition was released as a podcast on it's own to discuss the events of the week gone by. Hosted (as usual) by Patrick Smyth, he was joined by Davy McGimpsey and Neil "The Coach" Russell. Guests included Mark Hitchcock and the then BBC journalist, Owen Bradley

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Off Season Special - June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Back to break up the long summer, A View From The Bridge brings you an exclusive interview with the Belfast Giants new netminder, Shane Owen. Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel return to cast an eye over all the Belfast Giants off season talking points. From the departures, new arrivals, Champions Hockey League and more. The lads also discuss Team GB's adventure in the IIHF World Championships.

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Two One Hockey Games

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

In the final A View From The Bridge of the season we join Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel through the Playoff Finals weekend as the Giants took on the Flames and the Devils in hope of completing the full set of domestic trophies. With input from Blair Riley, Adam Keefe, Jonathan Ferland and Tyler Beskorowany the episode tries to give you a flavour of the weekend while also discussing the action on the ice. We take you to Bunkers to chat with fans and we hear behind the scenes from the likes of EIHL Media Manager, Luke Fisher. A massive thanks to Aaron Murphy, FreeSports, EIHL TV and all who endured our microphone being shoved in their face over the weekend. Also a massive thanks to all involved at KotG and AVFTB for this season's efforts. But mostly, thanks to the Belfast Giants for one EPIC season!

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Final Four

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Following a demolition of the Coventry Blaze, the Belfast Giants prepare for the Final Four with the opportunity of making history. A View from the Bridge returns to deal with the nerves and anticipation ahead of the weekend. Davy, Patrick and Simon chat about the 12-2 victory over the Blaze and look ahead to the challenges ahead. They discuss the Civic Reception for the Giants and the successes of the Giants Ice Academy, speaking with Alicia Duncan. Player of the Month for March, sponsored by fonaCAB, Jonathan Boxill catches up with Simon. The lads answer a few of your Fan Agenda questions and consider the potential winners of the KotG MVP for 2019

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Champions - Part 2

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

In the second of two Elite League Championship winning special podcasts, the lads are joined by Head Coach Adam Keefe who answers YOUR Fan Agenda questions. We cast out eye over March's Player of the Month nominees. Reflect on the Giants Award night winners and predict who we think will make the Playoff Final Four in Nottingham. We also look ahead to this weekend and chat to Coventry Blaze Head Coach, Danny Stewart.

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Champions - Part 1

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants are the Elite League Champions 2018-19! In the first of two special editions of A View From The Bridge we hear the reactions from the Belfast Giants themselves at the Crown Plaza on the night the championship was clinched. Davy, Simon, Joel and Patrick reflect on a remarkable weekend and discuss just how the title was won. Simon accuses Mark Garside of coming from Dundee. And Blair Riley has some words for Mr Simms. Join us for Part 2 TOMORROW, where Adam Keefe answers YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda, we look at the Playoff Match ups and chat with the Coventry Blaze Head Coach, Danny Stewart!

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#19

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In a very special edition of A View From The Bridge, Patrick, Davy Simon and Joel are joined by a whole host of guests to pay tribute to the remarkable career of Colin Shields. On the announcement of Shields impending retirement from the game, we hear from friends and family of the All Time Top Points Scorer for the Belfast Giants, Team GB and Elite League as we all reflect on one remarkable career. The lads do look back at the weekend's activity in domestic competition and discuss the permutations coming into the final weekend of the regular EIHL Season, as well as congratulating the Belfast Giants TV lads on the Sudden Death documentary and announcing a potential AVFTB Live. But the main focus of this very special show will be hearing from Colin Shields and asking what's next for the Giants and #19. A Massive thank you to Colin, the Belfast Giants, to all 11 guests who give us their time to talk of Shields and his career and to IHUK for use of some of their audio. We hope you enjoy it.

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Long Runs The Fox

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0000

The final weeks of the EIHL season are rapidly falling upon us. In a matter of 10 days the destination of the 2018-19 EIHL Title will be certain, but that team is yet to be determined. In this weeks A View From The Bridge we look back at a 4 point weekend against the Coventry Blaze, CEO of the Odyssey Trust, Robert Fitzpatrick answers YOUR questions on The Fan Agenda and we chat with Adam Keefe and Dustin Johner at training. Patrick, Davy and Simon look back at Stephen Murphy's magnificent performances against the Blaze and discuss whats in store for the Giants this weekend. The lads consider the playoff battle at the bottom of the table and consider the options for Pete Russell's Team GB ahead of the warm up games for the World Championships. Robert Fitzpatrick gives the answers to your questions and discusses the future of the Giants and more. We hear from Adam Keefe and Dustin Johner before Aaron Murphy marks our cards for the FreeSports Game of the Week.

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#Back2Back

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Your Belfast Giants have retained the Challenge Cup and become the first ever Giants team to retain a trophy (other than the "intu Cup") in the clubs almost 20 year history! In a special edition of AVFTB recorded through the day we look back at a scintillating victory in Cardiff. We have contributions from all your regular and not so regular AVFTB panelists, from Davy McGimpsey, Simon Kitchen, Joel Neill, Neil Russell and Mark Hitchcock as well as guests including Adam Keefe, Paul Dixon, Blair Riley, Kevin Raine, Josh Roach, Jordan Smotherman, Tyler Beskorowany, Colin Shields and many many many more. We do our best to capture the essense of one enjoyable day and one very enjoyable cup championship victory! With thanks to the Belfast Giants, Luke Fisher of EIHL Media and to Ice Time TV for aiding in this podcast.

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The Fat of the Clan

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0000

It's Challenge Cup Final week for the Belfast Giants as they prepare to face the Guildford Flames in Cardiff this Sunday. But before that A View From The Bridge looks back over the last week of games against Fife, Sheffield and Manchester. Kevin Raine is our guest and we look across the League's big stories.

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The Thin Red Line

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Following a pulsating and enthralling couple of games between the best in the EIHL, A View From The Bridge returns to pick at the bones of whatever is left from the battles that ensued between Belfast and Cardiff. Jordan Smotherman, Adam Keefe and Aaron Murphy also join the fun. Patrick, Davy and Simon discuss all the major talking points from around 123 minutes of action at the SSE Arena over the weekend. From Laptops to Paddle saves. Jordan Smotherman hops onto the show and gets stuck into YOUR questions as part of The Fan Agenda. Head Coach Adam Keefe reflects on where he's the Belfast Giants after the weekend and is in no doubt about what lies ahead. Free Sports Aaron Murphy previews Wednesday night's game in Fife which is the TV Game of the Week! The lads talk Pride, DOPS, Player of the Month contenders, Jon Pelle and a lot lot more!

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Clash of Clans

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0000

An eventful week for the Belfast Giants, 1 opponent, 2 victories in 3 games and progression to yet another Challenge Cup final. And topped off with Stephen Murphy's Testimonial festivities in the last few days. A View From The Bridge covers all of this and more as Giants Equipment Manager and all round Top Lad, Jason "Taff" Ellery joins the panel for this weeks show. Simon and Patrick are joined by Taff to ask what went right and what went wrong against the Clan. We hear from some of the many faces who made an appearance on Tuesday night for Murph's testimonial. The fellas look at the DOPS determinations of the week and the trials and tribulations in Milton Keynes. We get some great stories and an insight behind the locker room doors from Taff before previewing a HUGE weekend ahead against the Cardiff Devils.

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Murphy's Law

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Five points from six available for the Belfast Giants over the weekend and a cracking week ahead with 3 games against Glasgow and Stephen Murphy's Testimonial next Tuesday. So with that, A View From The Bridge chats to the man of the moment Stephen Murphy and of course there's a cameo from his partner in crime, Andrew Dickson. Patrick is back from holiday to be joined by Davy and Simon. The lads look over the weekend as well as the decision by DOPS to suspend Jonathan Boxill. We have an EXCLUSIVE as Steve Thornton shares some very special news regarding the Giants participation in the Champions Hockey League. Aaron Murphy previews the Giants v Clan Game of the Week on FreeSports. Manchester v Fife, Gail Emms motivational speaking, Doug McKay and Guildford all feature as we look around the league. While Stephen Murphy and Andrew Dickson revive their double act and answer YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda.

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Going For A Castlereagh Knight

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Paddy might be away but as Freddy Mercury (Black) said, "The Show Must Go On" Davy, Simon & Joel are joined by Jonathan Boxill & Andrew Dickson, plus there are interviews with Jonathan Ferland & AVFTB POTM Josh Roach. We disect the previous weekends games v Coventry & Nottingham, have a very quick look around the league, go through the Arrivals & Departures lounge before wrapping up with an eye on this weekends 3 in 3. A little bit of any other business also features with thanks to the Official Supporters Club before Simon had to rush off for some any other business of his own!

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Dedication's What You Need

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Four games in five days is a challenge for the Belfast Giants, but with 3 wins in 3 they set up the Semi Final with the Glasgow Clan the right way. AVFTB looks back at the weekend's result and the achievement by Colin Shields to become the leagues leading points scorer. We are also joined by a SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST!? Patrick, Davy and Joel look over the wins at home to Fife and the thumping of MK away. We hear tributes from around the league (and close to home) as Colin Shields takes the EIHL scoring record. Theres the talking points from Nottingham and Sheffield, and we chat to... someone!

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More Clubs Than Faldo

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

A tough weekend for the Giants as they travelled to the home of the reigning champions and returned empty-handed. A rarity this season for Adam Keefe's men but an added challenge in the race for the EIHL title. This week we look back at that weekend against Cardiff and chat to Dustin Johner, Todd Dutiaume and Bari McKenzie.Patrik, Davy and Simon convene to pick over the bones of Saturday and Sunday in Cardiff, while also looking ahead to the 3 in 3 against Fife and MK. Dustin Johner recalls THAT goal and answers YOUR questions on Part 1 of the Fan Agenda. While former Giant, now Fife Flyer, Bari McKenzie hops on to a rare "Part 2" of TFA and gives us an insight into his long EIHL career. Joel chats to Bari's boss, Fife coach Todd Dutiaume, and the lads look ahead to the weekend and the main news around the EIHL

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Norn Arlan

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:00:00 -0000

A scintillating weekend of European ice hockey at the SSE Arena culimated in a pulsating battle between the Belfast Giants and Arlan Kokshetau culminating in the Kazakstan team lifing the IIHF Continental Cup title. In a special A View From The Bridge we look back at the tournament with audio taken from the weekend. We chat to Andy French of IHUK and Albert Maasland, former owner of the Belfast Giants. The lads talk about the action from the weekend and Adam Keefe reflects on a disappointing outcome to a fantastic weekend of hockey.

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#WheresTommy?

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

A MASSIVE WEEKEND lies ahead for the Belfast Giants as the final of the IIHF Continental Cup comes to the SSE Arena in Belfast. But before that we have time to reflect on a big 4 point weekend at home to the Sheffield Steelers. Curtis Leonard, Ryan Martinelli, Adam Keefe and Blair Riley are our guests on this weeks PACKED podcast. All 4 of the lads get together to touch on all the fall out from a pulsating weekend against Tom Barasso's side, with action both on and off the ice. Steelers D-man, and former Belfast Giant, Ryan Martinelli gives us his take on the games and his decision to move to South Yorkshire. Curtis Leonard tells us his stories of turning pro, and answers YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda. The lads look ahead to the IIHF Continental Cup weekend and reflect on the success of the NCAA Friendship Series. And this is before we consider the rest of the EIHL... And AVFTB LIVE returns to McCools after this Saturdays Belfast Giants game against GKS Katowice! Come join in the craic.

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Dipsy Doodle

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Four points from Six for the Belfast Giants as they took on Milton Keynes, Glasgow and Dundee over the weekend in the EIHL. And with the Sheffield Steelers in town this weekend, A View From The Bridge catches up with Colin Shields. Davy, Simon and Joel chat through last weekends games, look at the potential for the Department of Player Safety, discuss the NCAA games this weekend and answer YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda. Colin Shields joins the lads to update us on his injury, comeback and share a story or two from his time in the Juniors. We also hear from Mark Garside and from Adam Keefe.

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SEE YA

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

A festive A View From The Bridge looks back at the weekends games against the Manchester Storm. We hear from Adam Keefe and Kendall McFaull, and discuss sprouts! Patrick, Simon and Joel discuss the departure of Francis Beauvillier and the return of Chris Higgins. The Storm games and suspensions are HIGH on the agenda and with 3 games in 3 nights ahead, we look at the form of the Giants opponents going into the weekend.

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Driving Home For Christmas

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0000

In a week that witnessed the Giants qualify for the Semi-Final of the Challenge Cup and Darcy Murphy put 4 goals by the Storm in Altrincham, A View from the Bridge discusses these and the defeat in Glasgow on Saturday. Jonathan Ferland answers your questions in The Fan Agenda, Manchester Storm Head Coach, Ryan Finnerty, looks ahead to his teams visit to Belfast and we pop down training to chat with Adam Keefe and Dustin Johner. Patrick, Davy and Simon look over the games, discuss the re-emergence of DOPS, what happened in Sheffield and ask 'have people become too sensitive on Twitter'?

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Home At Last

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

17 consecutive EIHL games on the road have come to an end and the Belfast Giants have returned to action at the SSE Arena. A View From The Bridge looks across the weeks games from the defeat in Dundee to the victory over Cardiff and all besides. Hunter Bishop hops on the show to talk about his career and we call up Barcelona to get Simon's take on the weekend. Joel, Davy and Patrick cast an eye on the weeks games, look at the successes on the road and are cautious about whats ahead. The lads discuss the forthcoming weekend and Tyler Beskorowany's back to back Player of the Month awards.

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Captain, Coach, Century

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

On the eve of his 100th game behind the bench for the Belfast Giants, Adam Keefe joins A View from the Bridge to answer your questions and reflect on a week where the Giants put one foot in the Challenge Cup semi-finals and split the weekend with the Sheffield Steelers. Simon, Davy and Patrick are also joined by Omar Pacha, Head Coach of the Dundee Stars and Aaron Murphy of FreeSports EIHL coverage to look ahead to Wednesday's TV match up on Tayside. Mark Garside, Francis Beauvillier and Kyle Baun chat to Simon after training, and the lads reflect on the Giants performances this week, the Player of the Month nominations and all the major talking points around the EIHL

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Fight Fire With Fire!

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Having doused the Flames and extinguished the Lightning, the Giants fought their way to two tough 4 points and sustained their position at the top of the EIHL table. Kendall McFaull, Adam Keefe and Kevin Raine are all part of this weeks podcast as the lads look back at an eventful weekend at home and away. Patrick, Simon and Joel return to not only discuss the successes of the Belfast Giants, but also celebrate yet another brilliant NCAA Friendship Four at the SSE Arena. Kendall McFaull is with us to answer YOUR Fan Agenda questions, and with Challenge Cup action in Dundee on Wednesday and a mouth-watering encounter with a resurgent Sheffield Steelers this weekend. It's to be yet another AVFTB to entertain.

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We're On Our Way!

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Continental Cup action for the Belfast Giants, compounded with the excesses of AVFTB Live and the prospect of the NCAA Friendship Four in the weekend to come means there is A LOT to unpack in this weeks A View From the Bridge. We are also joined by Josh Roach, Adam Keefe, Jonathan Ferland, Aaron Murphy and Danny Stewart in a jam packed show that covers the progression of the Belfast Giants through to the Final of the IIHF Continental Cup. The lads cast their eye over the performances on and off the ice. And discuss a hot topic from the AVFTB Live show. Josh Roach answers YOUR Fan Agenda questions, while Aaron Murphy looks ahead to both the FreeSports Game of the Week between Coventry and Guildford, AND the NCAA Friendship Four which kicks off at the SSE Arena this friday. Blaze head coach, Danny Stewart chats to Patrick about how his team is faring so far this season, and the lads look at some of the headlines from a week in the EIHL. Strap in, its a bumper edition of AVFTB.

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0181 811 81 81

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

What a weekend for your EIHL leading Belfast Giants, two dominant victories over two potential title rivals and a statement of intent to the rest of the league. Kyle Baun, Hunter Bishop, Jim Vandermeer and Adam Keefe all join the podcast this week to reflect on 4 hard earned points, and look ahead to European compeition at the SSE Arena. Patrick is joined by Joel and Simon to reflect on the victories in Cardiff and Nottingham. The lads also have a laugh at how not to run a charity teddy toss. Kyle Baun answers YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda. Simon discusses the current state of British netminding, Aaron Murphy previews the FreeSports game of the week, the lads look ahead to the visit of Croatian, Polish and Italian opposition this weekend, and Patrick makes an empassioned plea to the fanbase. We also give you more info on A View From The Bridge LIVE this Saturday. More fun than you can shake a Lilt at!

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Live By The Spear...

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants are on somewhat of a roll, yet the challenges come thick and fast. Following a successful 6 point road trip across Scotland, next up are the Nottingham Panthers and Cardiff Devils. David Rutherford and Tyler Beskorowany are the guests on this weeks podcast to look at just that challenge. Patrick, Davy and Joel look at the games in Fife, Glasgow and Dundee and discuss the merits of the instigator penalty.. if there are any. David Rutherford answers your questions, among others, about his career, "spearing" and the quest for the next championship. Tyler Beskorowany is the AVFTB Player of the Month for October, Sponsored by fonaCAB, he chats to Patrick about his and the Giants successes over the last month, and how much winning this award may needle his Captain. The lads look at the losses in Cardiff, rebuilds in Sheffield and look ahead to the games at the NIC and IAW.

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Road Warriors

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Four points taken from two overtime victories means that there was a lot of excitement from the weekend for the Belfast Giants. Blair Riley and Adam Keefe join us to discuss the on-going victories on the road. Simon, Davy and Patrick cast their eye over the wins in Manchester and Nottingham. From bad hits to refereeing, from OT winners to battle hardened players, there's a lot to cover. The lads choose who they think should be Player of the Month and look around the league with DOPS and player movements. Aaron Murphy previews this weeks Free Sports Game of the Week. Plus we look ahead to 3 games in Scotland.. and a lot lot more.

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Beskomania

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

3 Games in 3 Nights for the Giants drew only 4 points from the 6 available. Guildford stood in the way of a magnificent winning streak, yet there were still positives to draw. We are joined this week by Tyler Beskorowany, Jim Vandermeer, Colin Shields and Stephen Packer from Storm TV. Simon, Davy and Patrick look over the trip to Buckinghamshire and Surrey, while also discussing Rich Chernomaz's suspension and the driving force of Cardiff. Tyler Beskorowany answers your questions on The Fan Agenda and we catch up with Jim Vandermeer and Colin Shields as they work their way back from injury. With the Giants travelling to Altrincham this weekend, Stephen Packer of Storm TV fills us in on the state of affairs in the Storm Shelter. And we wish Francis Beauvillier a Happy Birthday... no singing.

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Make It Raine

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Can you believe that signing news may have overshadowed the fact Giants had yet another 6 point week? Well maybe not "overshadowed", but we have plenty to talk about and we'll be hearing from Kevin Raine on his return to Belfast. Andy Dalton joins us to answer your Fan Agenda questions from a #TeamStripeys perspective. Simon heads down to training to chat with Adam Keefe, Kendall McFaull, Jonathan Boxill, Lewis Hook and Hunter Bishop. The lads look across the weeks games, discuss junior hockey issues, try to touch on Coventry's Social Media policy for fans, BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.. and the beginning of a long long road spell.

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Dwyer, Dwyer, Pants On Fire

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

We are in a good mood, 6 points from the weekend and a "goal" from Patrick Dwyer that has entertained the hockey world. So we've dug deep and brought you an action packed podcast with no fewer than 8 guests to give their in depth hockey opinion. Who are these 8? Well, Colin Shields updates us on his injury, Darcy Murphy, Jonathan Boxill, Paul Swindlehurst and Adam Keefe chat to Simon Kitchen at training. Aaron Murphy previews the Belfast Giants v Guildford Flames game which is the FreeSports Game of the Week. Flame Coach, Paul Dixon relfects on the first season in the EIHL and what he learned and Pete Russell chats to Simon about the Clans early season form. Also Simon, Joel, Davy and Patrick discuss Dwyers attempts to make an ass of things. The 6 point haul. Steelers Coaching appointment and much much more. Enjoy!

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YAZZ!

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Adam Keefe and Lewis Hook join the lads to talk about the current tough times at the Belfast Giants. With the split weekend against Dundee, the departure of Paul Thompson from Sheffield, Septembers Player of the Month, answering YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda and trying to sing.. again.. A show not to miss!

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Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0000

3 defeats in a week, but lets not be down-hearted! A View From The Bridge is back to give opinion on what went wrong against Nottingham and Fife. Colin Shields returns to the show with a fantastic chat about his first experiences in North America, "Sauce" and what he thinks needs done for the Giants to get back on track. The lads cast their eye over the latest league news, and look ahead to the games against Dundee. They also pay tribute to the young Devils fan, Scarlett, who sadly lost her battle on Monday. This show is dedicated to her and her family.

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Oh Baby!

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Belfast Giants are 4 from 4 in the Challenge Cup and we have a bumper edition of A View from the Bridge to look back at the weekends victories. Mark Garside answers your questions in The Fan Agenda. We have Gary Moran, Todd Dutiaume, Adam Keefe, Tyler Beskorowany, Francis Beauvillier... and a lot lot more...

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Know When To Fold Them

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Four Points in the Challenge Cup for the Belfast Giants, and AVFTB is back to look across all the action. Darcy Murphy is front and centre as guest on this weeks A View From The Bridge. Sunday's Hat-Trick Hero answers YOUR questions on The Fan Agenda. Simon, Davy, Joel and Patrick look at the wins over Dundee and Fife. There is an interesting discussion on who polices the modern game. Aaron Murphy previews this weeks FreeSports Game of the Week. The lads revel in their own bitterness AND we delve into the biggest domestic question of modern times. With interesting results.

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Peterborough Petes Special

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Liam Kirk, Derrick Walser, Rob Wilson and Andrew Verner are all guests in a special A View From The Bridge. Patrick attended Liam Kirk's first home game in the OHL for the Peterborough Petes at the Memorial Centre as they took on local rivals, the Oshawa Generals. He chatted with him and the coaching team. Thanks to Tamara Burns and the Petes for their hospitality.

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Off Season Special - August 2018

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:08:44 -0000

It's the final Off Season Special of the summer and with hockey firmly on the near horizon the lads are getting excited. Steve Thornton, Colin Shields and Dustin Johner are the guests as Patrick, Davy, Simon and Joel contemplate, among other things, the new names on the roster, the fixtures, the TV deal and the return of the number 27 to Belfast ice. We also look ahead to the return of the University of Manitoba Bisons this weekend, and we discuss the new role of Mike Hicks in the EIHL.

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Off Season Special - June 2018

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 22:33:00 -0000

After a longer hiatus than usual, AVFTB is back and has brought the name of the latest signing on the Belfast Giants roster. Simon, Patrick and Davy are joined by AVFTB’s latest recruit, Joel Neil to discuss the merits of the newbie and cast their eye over the roster as it builds to the 2018/19 season. As well as that there will be talk over Team GB, Caps, Racers, EIHL Conferences, Liam Kirk and many many more topics in a rammed episode that will fill that gap in your summer. Oh… and we also hear from the Giants latest signing… whoever that may be ;)

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All She Wrote

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 07:29:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants quest for silverware is now over and in the last podcast of the season it’s just Patrick, Simon and Davy talking over the quarterfinals against the Nottingham Panthers. They look ahead to potentials changes, who they think will win the Finals weekend and a lot lot more.

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Mc Cleaned Up

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:27:00 -0000

A 5th Place Finish for the Belfast Giants in the Regular Season is assessed in this weeks A View From The Bridge. The lads chat to players and fans at the Awards Night and look ahead to the weekend’s big games against the Nottingham Panthers in the EIHL PredictorBet Playoff championship.

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Final Days

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 08:52:00 -0000

With Cardiff picking up the League and Conference Title on Belfast ice last Saturday, A View from the Bridge assesses the Giants performances and looks ahead to the build up to playoffs. Mark Garside is our guest and we also hear from Adam Keefe and Jim Vandermeer ahead of his return to the side.

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Ducking Rural

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:08:00 -0000

After the Giants took a thumping victory over the Fife Flyers, Simon, Davy and Patrick convened to cast an eye over the weekends performances against Braehead and Nottingham. Referee Andrew Dalton dropped by to talk Team Stripes. Adam Keefe looks ahead to Cardiff and Fife and Todd Kelman gives us his opinion on the Giants Challenge Cup victory.

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Bringing It Home

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 07:58:00 -0000

The Belfast Giants are the Challenge Cup Champions of 2018 and this week on A View from the Bridge we look back at Sundays game in great detail. Adam Keefe and Matt Towe reflect on what they think gave theGiants the edge. Clan Head Coach, John Tripp, previews this weekends match and we congratulate the February Player of the Month.

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Up for the Cup

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:40:00 -0000

It’s Cup Final Week! Ahead of the big game on Sunday, the lads reflect the precursor by casting their eye over the games last weekend against the Steelers and our Cup Final opponents, the Cardiff Devils. Adam Keefe joins us to preview the forthcoming weekend. Gareth Huish of Ice Time TV gives us an insight to the Devils this season And the legend that is Andrew Dickson answers your questions in a very entertaining Fan Agenda!

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Valentine Weekend Massacre

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:07:00 -0000

A week or promise and opportunity sadly ended in dejection and disappointment. A View from the Bridge attempts to pick over the bones on one of the seasons most unexpected weekends and asks what the Giants need to do to get their winning mojo back ahead of the visit of the Sheffield Steelers. Adam Keefe speaks to Simon, while we hear from Laura Small ahead of her getting her head shaved for charity this weekend.

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I Bleed Teal

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:49:00 -0000

What an edition of A View From The Bridge we have for you this week. Trainer for the Belfast Giants and Team GB, Jason “Taff” Ellery joins the panel to give his views on the last week for the Belfast Giants and share one or two stories from his time on the bench. A man on whom the Giants successes have been built for 15 or so years, we ask him some of your questions. We also hear from Spiro Goulakos and Adam Keefe, and ahead of the weekend, Omar Pacha and former Giants, now MK Lightning, Jonathan Boxill returns to the show. A long one, but one not to miss!

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Whistle While You Work

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 19:02:00 -0000

The AVFTB team are joined by Joel Neil to look back at the Challenge Cup victory over Nottingham, and the split 6 point weekend against Cardiff. Todd Dutiaume speaks to Davy ahead of the Friday night’s visit of Fife And Jackson Whistle answers YOUR questions in The Fan Agenda

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