New Giant ‘great addition to forward line’ says Keefe
The Giants coach was speaking after announcing the signing of Canadian forward Jordan Boucher.
Coach Keefe said: “Jordan brings a highly competitive level to the team and is an elite skater. Fans will love watching him fly.
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Hide Ad“With Jordan’s skating and experience in some of Europe’s top leagues, we think he will be a great addition to our forward group, and cause problems for opposing teams’ defencemen.”
A graduate of Clarkson University, with a strong college hockey career in the NCAA, the 27-year-old Canadian forward has four years’ professional experience under his belt.
Having kicked off his pro career in 2017 at Binghamton Senators, Boucher arrives in Belfast off the back of a season at Grizzlys Wolfsburg in Germany, where he helped the club reach the play-offs.
Anticipating that first night on the ice at The SSE Arena, Belfast, Boucher said: “It’s going to be special. I think that’s one of the best parts about hockey – playing in front of your home crowd. I heard it’s pretty loud in Belfast, so I’m really excited and looking forward to it.”
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Hide AdHe added: “I’ve been training a lot; I like to road-bike in the summer, and I also run a lot.”
Further signings are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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