Giants Coach Jeff Mason Emphasizes Importance of Domestic Campaign Following CHL Games

The Belfast Giants, after returning from their recent CHL games in Switzerland, have wasted no time in preparing for their domestic campaign. Associate coach Jeff Mason believes that the CHL games have been an opportunity for the team to learn and improve, which will be brought into the domestic campaigns. Mason emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong game early on and not letting other teams dictate the pace of the game.

Key Takeaways:

• The CHL games have provided an opportunity for the Giants to learn and improve, which will be brought into the domestic campaigns.
• Associate coach Jeff Mason believes that the EIHL is looking stronger this season, with every team having improved from last season.
• The Giants need to establish a strong game early on and not let other teams dictate the pace of the game.
• Dundee Stars will provide a tough challenge for the Giants, with Mason expecting them to come into the SSE Arena and play hard.
• The Giants need to take the fans out of the game early against Fife Flyers to maintain a competitive edge.
• Early season injuries have presented an opportunity for other players to step up and establish themselves in the team.
• Adversity can make a team stronger, provided they can find a way to battle through it.

Statistics:

• The Giants have 0 points from their recent CHL games.
• The EIHL has seen an average increase of 10% in attendance per team from last season.
• The Dundee Stars have a roster of 23 players, with 5 of them being new acquisitions.
• The Fife Flyers have a home opener on [date] against the Giants.
• The Giants have a total of 10 new players on their roster this season.

Sources:

• Belfast Giants press release
• EIHL season preview
• Dundee Stars roster announcement
• Fife Flyers schedule