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04-Sep-2005 | Discuss this Article
It has been revealed in today’s Sunday Life that Mark Morrison and Graeme Walton have re-signed with the Belfast Giants. KOTG believes that the two Belfast born players had been holding out for improved contracts.
As has been the norm for signings this year, along with players returning, a new player will arrive in the form of American Steve O'Brien. A skilful offensive defenceman, O'Brien has previous experience of UK hockey, having played with Coventry Blaze two seasons ago where he racked up an impressive 48 points with 13 goals.
John Elliott, the Giants GM, also revealed that head coach, Ed Courtenay, will be icing with the team on Friday night against the Newcastle Vipers.
In other signing news, the Giants haven’t given up the hope that they can attract former NHL star Mike Keane. It’s thought that Keane has been hoping to get an NHL contract, but so far hasn’t signed with any teams in ‘The Show’. The Giants still haven’t signed a backup netminder, with no agreement having yet been reached with Chris McGimpsey.
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League Standings
| P | TEAM | GP | W(OT) | L(OT) | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giants | 54 | 46(0) | 5(3) | 95 |
| 2 | Steelers | 54 | 41(0) | 11(2) | 84 |
| 3 | Panthers | 54 | 38(0) | 12(4) | 80 |
| 4 | Devils | 54 | 32(0) | 12(10) | 74 |
| 5 | Blaze | 54 | 32(0) | 20(2) | 66 |
| 6 | Clan | 54 | 31(0) | 19(4) | 66 |
| 7 | Stingrays | 54 | 16(0) | 34(4) | 36 |
| 8 | Stars | 54 | 13(0) | 35(6) | 32 |
| 9 | Capitals | 54 | 13(0) | 37(4) | 30 |
| 10 | Flyers | 54 | 8(0) | 40(6) | 22 |
Giants' Stat Leaders
| Points | Robert Dowd | 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Robert Dowd | 40 |
| Assists | Craig Peacock | 49 |
| PIM | Adam Keefe | 247 |