ICE HOCKEY: Giants confirm return of defenceman Cullen
The Belfast Giants have confirmed the re-signing of defenceman Will Cullen for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.
Icing 73 times for the Giants in the 2022/23 season, 27-year-old Cullen contributed 44 total points during the club’s historic treble-winning campaign, before joining Slovenian side HK Olimpija Ljubljana ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Following his first stint in Europe, Cullen went on to represent Toldeo Walleye in his native United States, notching 15 total points in 28 games.
Commenting on his return to the Giants, Cullen said: “I’m really looking forward to returning to Belfast. After the success we had last season, when this opportunity came along, it was tough to turn down. I have a lot of great memories from my time in Belfast, and I’m looking forward to being a Giant again. I’m excited to get to work.”
Before joining the Giants for the first time, Cullen played four seasons of NCAA hockey with Bowling Green State University and Miami University, before spells with Bridgeport Islanders, Worcester Raiders, and Idaho Steelheads.
Adam Keefe, Giants Head Coach, added: “When the opportunity arose to bring Cully back into the fold, it was a no brainer for me. He understands what it takes to win and to be a Giant. Will played a huge part in last season’s successes, and I know that he’ll give everyone a real boost.”
The Belfast Giants face off against Fife Flyers at the SSE Arena, Belfast this Saturday January 6th in the opening home game of 2024.