Giants Bring Kupsky to Belfast

From Waukesha, the Wisconsin native arrives in Belfast from the Guildford Flames, where he made 37 appearances in all competitions during the 2024/25 season and the current campaign. Before landing in the Elite Ice Hockey League, Kupsky played four seasons of NCAA hockey with Union College between 2015 and 2019, after which he iced for teams across the SPHL, ECHL, and AHL, including the Idaho Steelheads, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, South Carolina Stingrays, and Abbotsford Canucks.

Adam Keefe, Head Coach of the Belfast Giants, said: “Jake is a highly experienced goalie who joins us at an important time of the season when squad depth is crucial to success. With Whis [Jackson Whistle] away with Team GB, Jake’s addition will bolster our netminding options and help strengthen the roster.”

Kupsky’s first taste of European hockey came in the 2023/24 season, during which he made 44 appearances for HKM Zvolen of the Slovakian Extraliga. Throughout his time with the Flames, Kupsky posted a goals-against average of around 3.10 and a save percentage near .912 between the pipes.

Commenting on joining the Belfast Giants, Jake Kupsky said: “I’m really grateful for the opportunity to join the Belfast Giants. It’s a world-class organisation with a strong community around it. I’m looking forward to getting to Belfast, meeting the team, and doing my part wherever needed.”

The Belfast Giants return to action this weekend, taking on the Fife Flyers at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Tickets are on sale now and available to purchase here.

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