Paul Rouse: How the sport of ice hockey brought a warm glow to Belfast

This year marks a landmark year in the history of ice hockey in Ireland.

Paul Rouse: How the sport of ice hockey brought a warm glow to Belfast
Fri, 31 Jan, 2020 - 00:00
Paul Rouse

This year marks a landmark year in the history of ice hockey in Ireland.

It is now 20 years since professional ice hockey arrived in Belfast with the formation of the Belfast Giants.

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