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Another big week of Giants action to get through! We're joined by Cole Shudra and Mike Lee to react to the latest results and look ahead to the rest of the season, plus a very special guest — Belfast Giants cult hero Steve Saviano drops by for a trip down memory lane. A fan favourite during his two seasons in teal, Saviano picked up the Coach's Player of the Year award in 2016/17 and wore an assistant's letter for the Giants the following season. We chat pre-season memories, life in Belfast, and what he's been up to since hanging up his skates. Plus all the usual news and talking points from around the EIHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk to the latest addition to the Hospice Hockey roster... Owen Nolan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices