Belfast Giants: Soy signs up as Goodwin returns to the fold
Last updated 4th Aug 2021
The Belfast Giants continue their preparation for the new season by securing the signatures of two more players.
David Goodwin (main pic) and Tyler Soy (below) join a host of others who have already put pen to paper for Adam Keefe's side in the last few weeks.
Having played for the Giants in 2019/20 and made a big impression with the fanbase, American forward David Goodwin makes a welcome return in teal.
The 29-year-old has strong credentials, and with Championship success at both junior and college level, the former Penn State captain will be keen to chase further trophies in Belfast.
Meanwhile, 24-year-old Canadian forward Tyler Soy joins up from the Top USports school programme at the University of Alberta, he also played for Victoria Royals in the WHL, achieving 92 points in 66 games. The promising young player was a seventh-round draft pick by the Anaheim Ducks in 2016.
The latest signing news was announced during the A View from The Bridge podcast earlier today (Wednesday)
Keefe said: “These two recent signings bring further strength to our roster. We’re very happy to have Goody back in Teal this season. He gives 100% every shift for his team and plays hard on both sides of the puck. He scored some big goals for us in 19/20 and brings additional leadership and a strong work ethic back to Belfast. He knows what it means to wear the Belfast Giants jersey and play for this city.
“Tyler Soy brings a dynamic skill set and we’re excited to watch him do his thing in Belfast. Fans will enjoy watching him in action; he’s a player that makes his line mates better with his skill set.”
Further signings are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Fixtures for the forthcoming ElHL2021/22 Season are expected to be announced tomorrow, Thursday 5th August.
Goodwin says it's great to return; "It's a little surreal. Obviously, I loved my time there previously and I didn't know if I was ever going to get an opportunity to go back. Obviously with, all of the unknowns in the world, I just never knew if things were going to match up again. So, the fact that they have, and I will be coming back, is really, really exciting.
“I really believe Belfast is a very special place, to play hockey, but also to live and to get involved in the community. I think the fans are second to none there. They really have created a really cool and fun culture to play in and play in front of. So of course, the fans are a massive part of me re-signing. I really just enjoyed playing at the SSE. It's a great, great place and a lot of fun.
“Just imagining that first night has got me really excited and certainly continues to fuel a lot of the off season training I'm doing here. I'm sure the fans will be buzzing and I'm really looking forward to that first night at the SSE.”
Soy added: “I’m very excited. It’s a great opportunity for me; it's a good League; it seems like an amazing place to play and to live…
"I’m excited just talking with Keefer and Steve and, you know, getting a feel for the team, the way that, things go, the way he likes to coach, the way the teams play, the way the league and everything is set up. It's quite a different schedule and format than what I'm used to over here in North America. Getting the chance to be able to move across the world… and play professionally and get this opportunity - It was a pretty easy decision.
“It's been a long year without any games for me. Everyone says it, but there's nothing like playing in front of an arena full of fans, and it's definitely exciting. It gets me a little giddy just thinking about it. I'm really excited. I can't wait.”