Coach Keefe confirmed for another Giant season

Arguably the club’s most important signing of the season, Keefe returns to lead the Giants in 2022/23 for what will be his 12th year with the club.

Widely referred to as “the heartbeat” of the club, Keefe has made a huge impact in Belfast, on and off the ice.

During his six years as a player and his five seasons on the bench, ‘Keefer’ has left an indelible mark on the Giants organisation and fanbase.

Playing a critical role in the team’s success over the last decade, he was integral to leading the organisation to four of its six Elite League championships wins, as well as three Challenge Cups.

With his eyes set on success from the beginning, Keefe won his first League title in his debut season for the Giants in 2011/12. Graduating to captain in 2012/13, he went on to lead the Giants to a record points total in 2013/14, as the team clinched the championship with 10 games still remaining.

As head coach, Keefe has continued his winning ways, securing two more league titles and three Challenge Cups for the Teal Army, including an historic double last season as the Giants emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic to win both the League and Challenge Cup titles for 2021/22.

Having recently returned from the World Championships with Team GB, coach Keefe is hard at work assembling his 2022/23 Giants team that will compete on all fronts as the organisation goes in search of its seventh Elite League championship.

Commenting on the announcement, Steve Thornton, head of hockey operations said: “We could not be happier to confirm that Adam is returning for his 12th season with the Belfast Giants.

“No player has had the impact that Keefer has had, for this team, this city and our local community. He is an integral part of ‘Team Belfast’