Ice Hockey: Giants add Canadian forward Guay to 2025/26 roster
The Belfast Giants have announced the signing of Canadian Nicolas Guay for the 2025/26 season.
The 26-year-old right-shot forward joins the Giants from HC Nové Zámky of the Slovak Extraliga, where he iced during the 2024/25 season, before returning to North America to rejoin the ECHL’s Trois-Riviéres Lions.
Across 59 regular season games for the Lions, Guay registered 13 goals and 24 assists, adding a further five points in 11 games during his stint in Slovakia.
Giants Head Coach Adam Keefe said: “Nicolas is a strong addition to our roster. He’s a smart, responsible player with the ability to create plays and finish chances.
"He had great leadership qualities and experience in different environments, which will serve him well in the Elite League. We’re excited to see what he can bring to the team this season.”
Guay’s hockey journey began in his home province of Québec, where he made a name for himself in the QMJHL with the Drummondville Voltigeurs and Charlottetown Islanders. He amassed 244 points in 301 major junior appearances, including an 87-point season in 2018/19 where he served as captain of the Voltigeurs.
After transitioning to the professional ranks, Guay featured for the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL before spending time with the Trois-Riviéres Lions in the ECHL. He also played college hockey for the University of New Brunswick, where he helped the Reds to a USports University Cup title in the 2022/23 season.
Commenting on the move, Guay added: “I’m thrilled to be heading to Belfast. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the organisation, city, and fans.
"The opportunity to compete for championships and play in front of such a passionate fanbase was a real draw for me. I’m ready to get started and contribute however I can to help to team succeed.”