Belfast Giants Secure Defenceman Sam Jones for 2025/26 Season

The 27-year-old brings a wealth of Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) and international experience to the Giants’ defensive core, having iced for Romanian side CSM Corona Brasov and the Guildford Flames during the 2024/25 season. A composed, mobile defenceman with a strong physical edge, Jones is widely regarded as one of most reliable British blueliners in the EIHL – known for his skating ability, sharp positional sense, and dependable play at both ends of the ice.

Originally born in Walsall and raised in Canada, Jones made his EIHL debut with the Fife Flyers in 2019 before spending a combined four seasons with the Sheffield Steelers and Guildford Flames, helping the former secure the Elite League, Challenge Cup, and Elite League Playoff titles in the 2023/24 season. Jones has also been a regular fixture with the Great Britain men’s national team, representing his country at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships, bringing valuable international experience to the Giants’ lineup.

Adam Keefe, Head Coach of the Belfast Giants, said: “Sam is one of the top British defencemen in the Elite League. He skates well, adds offences from the back, and will fit nicely into the way we like to play defensively. With the addition of Brandon (Whistle), and now Sam (Jones), our Brit core is the best it has ever been."

Throughout his EIHL career, Jones has developed a reputation as a steady, all-situations defenceman – equally comfortable logging power play time or shutting down opposing forwards on the penalty kill. His physical presence and hockey IQ make him a tough matchup for opponents, while his ability to transition the puck effectively helps drive offence from the defensive zone.

Commenting on signing with the Belfast Giants, Sam Jones said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Giants. Belfast is one of those clubs that you always notice – the professionalism, the passionate fans, the culture of winning. When the opportunity came up, it felt like the perfect fit. I’m looking forward to playing in front of packed-out crowd at The SSE Arena, Belfast and doing whatever I can to help the team win games. I’m ready to embrace my role here in Belfast.”

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