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J.J.
Piccinich
Forward
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Date Of Birth 12/06/1996 -
Height 6'0" -
Hometown Paramus, NJ, USA
Biography
From Paramus, New Jersey, the upcoming will mark Piccinich’s fourth in Belfast, having first joined ahead of the 2021/22 season. To date, Piccinich has made more than 215 appearances for the Giants, recording over 225 total points in all competitions. During the 2025/26 season, Piccinich was part of a formidable Giants’ top line alongside Scott Conway and the recently re-signed David Goodwin, who combined to play a key role in retaining the Elite League title.
Before arriving in Belfast, Piccinich played four seasons of AHL and ECHL hockey, icing for teams including the Orlando Solar Bears, Toronto Marlies, Newfoundland Growlers, San Antonio Rampage, and Tulsa Oilers, making more than 220 combined appearances. After his first stint with the Giants, during which he recorded an impressive 98 total points in just 68 games, Piccinich spent two seasons with Norwegian side Stjernen, adding a further 129 points to his resume.
Piccinich made his much-anticipated return to Belfast ahead of the 2024/25 campaign and has since tallied 131 total points in 148 appearances in all competitions, earning him the 2025/26 Forward of the Year accolade at the club’s annual awards night.
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