Belfast Giants: two more big signings for season ahead
Belfast Giants have added two more signings.
England-born forward Scott Conway and American defenceman Cam Knight have both put pen to paper for the season ahead
Conway (26), whose dad Kevin is a British Hall of Famer, said his experience training under Adam Keefe for Team GB and playing in Belfast during the 2017 Friendship Four tournament were both big factors in his decision to join the Giants.
“He’s a big reason why I came to Belfast. He’s been around the game, and he obviously knows what he’s talking about and I’m excited to be part of it this year.
“It was a great experience and being part of that great tournament over there {the Friendship Four]. There were three other great teams and unfortunately, we didn’t win but I had a great experience visiting the city and getting to know the culture… the people were so nice.
“I think Belfast is a great place to play. They’re always one of the best teams, they have a great coach, I know some of the players there and they’re great players. I’m excited to see what we’ve got this year. I’m always on the hunt for a championship and I think they’d be a great team to win with.
“Every time you pull on a new jersey, it’s always a great experience, especially your first time on the ice in front of the fans who will be supporting you all season. I’m excited to be a part of the Giants… I think we might have a good chance to bring home some silverware.”
Knight made his professional debut with the Fort Wayne Komets at the end of the 2018-19 season, before moving on to the Tulsa Oilers for 2019-20. Prior to going pro, he played college hockey at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Last season, he made his European debut with Esbjerg Energy in Demark.
The 26-year-old from Reading, Massachusetts says when the call came from Belfast, the decision was an easy one: “I was ecstatic,” says Knight. “Belfast was definitely top of my list and when Keefer reached out to me, I sat down with my family, and it was really a no brainer.
“I had heard so many great things about the city, about the League, about the fans. It’s a great opportunity for me and I’m very excited. They have a history of winning; the fans are unbelievable; they average the highest attendances in the League.
“I have a few buddies that have played for and against Belfast – Jordan Smotherman is one of them. I played with him in Demark – he’s a great guy and he spoke very highly of the organisation, the city of Belfast and the fans. He was a big part of my decision to come here.”