Mark Garside confirmed for 13th season with the Belfast Giants
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Garside, who first landed in Belfast ahead of the 2010/11 season, will embark on his 13th season with the Giants, having played over 670 games in all competitions for the club. The 34-year-old Scotsman has also represented Great Britain over 40 times across a decorated career – spanning over 15 years.
Adam Keefe, head coach of the Belfast Giants, said: “We couldn’t be happier that Mark will be returning for another season. Mark embodies what the Belfast Giants are all about, having been at the heart of the club for over a decade, and having someone of his calibre and experience on the roster is invaluable to say the least.
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Hide Ad“Mark has had a stellar career to date and continues to play an integral part in the Giants’ success – both on and off the ice. I look forward to working with him again throughout the coming season.”
![Belfast Giants’ Mark Garside with Cardiff Devils’ Sam Duggan during Sunday’s Elite Ice Hockey League Playoff Final at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdkOGQ5ZDk1LWIxM2UtNDc2NC04ODZmLTM2Njg0YTFmZmIxYzo0NTI4ZDIzMC1mNTFhLTQ5OTQtYWZjMS0wZTgyZDVjMzE2MzI=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
![Belfast Giants’ Mark Garside with Cardiff Devils’ Sam Duggan during Sunday’s Elite Ice Hockey League Playoff Final at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye](/img/placeholder.png)
Away from the ice, Garside is central to the Giants’ Healthy Lifestyle programme, which focuses on the importance of looking after both physical and mental wellbeing through maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting sufficient sleep, and limiting stress to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
During the 2021/22 season, the programme reached over 1,800 primary school pupils from across Greater Belfast.
Commenting on his return to Belfast, Mark Garside said: “Re-signing for another season was a no brainer for me. Both the club and Belfast itself have been such huge parts of my life for well over a decade, and I can’t imagine playing anywhere else.
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Hide Ad“There’s something incredibly special about the Giants, and I feel very fortunate to have been able to call Belfast home for so long. I can’t wait to get going again to defend our three titles throughout the 2023/24 season.”
Further signings are expected to be announced in the coming weeks – keep an eye on Belfast Giants’ website and social media channels for the latest news and signing announcements.
Belfast Giants 2023/24 pre-season home fixtures have been confirmed to take place on Friday 25th August at 7pm vs Cardiff Devils, and Saturday 16th September at 7pm vs Glasgow Clan.