Belfast Giants Complete 2025/26 Coaching Lineup

Mason, who notched more than 400 games for the Giants as a player between 2010 and 2018, spent three seasons behind the bench before pursuing a new challenge as Head Coach of the Dundee Stars for the 2022/23 campaign. Mason returned to Belfast the following season, and the 2025/26 campaign will mark the 43-year-old Massachusetts native’s sixth coaching at The SSE Arena, Belfast.

Jeff Mason, Associate Coach of the Belfast Giants, said: “It’s an honour to be part of the Belfast Giants. This club means a lot to me, and I’m excited about the direction we’re heading in. We’ve got a strong vision for the new season, and I’m ready to help bring it to life on the ice.”

Rounding out the Giants’ 2025/26 coaching lineup are multi-championship-winning Assistant Coaches, George Awada and Rob Stewart. With over 600 combined playing appearances for the Giants, Awada and Stewart bring more than two decades of coaching experience to Belfast bench, with the upcoming season marking Awada’s fourth and Stewart’s 18th with the club.

Commenting on returning to the Belfast Giants, George Awada said: “Being part of the Giants family is a privilege. Every season brings new challenges, but with the support from the fans and the talent we’re bringing in, I’m confident we can build on the success of last season and continue to compete for all the silverware on offer.”

Rob Stewart, Assistant Coach of the Belfast Giants, added: “I’m pleased to be coaching the team for another season. We know what’s expected at this club, and we’re committed to putting a team on the ice that can compete from the very first game through to the last.”

2025/26 Belfast Giants season tickets are on sale now, with the full schedule of Elite League, Challenge Cup, and Champions Hockey League fixtures expected soon. For more information or to secure your seat ahead of the new season, please click here.