The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm the signing of defenceman Karl Boudrias for the remainder of the 2024/25 season following injuries within the roster.
From Chateauguay in Quebec, 24-year-old Boudrias joins the Giants from HC Nové Zámky in the Slovakian Tipos Extraliga, where he recorded three assists in five games. Before making the move to Europe, Boudrias spent four seasons in the ECHL, icing for the Worcester Railers, South Carolina Stingrays, and Tulsa Oilers, notching 73 total points in 177 appearances, and receiving the Oilers’ most improved award at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.
Adam Keefe, Head Coach of the Belfast Giants, said: “We’re excited to bring Karl to Belfast. He’s a great skater and competitor who has the ability to play forward as well as his natural role on defence, which is a great asset for the team.”
Before turning pro in 2021, Boudrias spent seven seasons playing in the Canadian QMJHL, making over 260 combined appearances for Rimouski Océanic, Val-d’Or Foreurs, and Chicoutimi Saguenéens.
Commenting on joining the Belfast Giants, Karl Boudrias said: “I’m really pleased to start this new journey in Belfast. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Belfast itself and the winning culture of Giants organisation, so I’m looking forward to meeting the rest of the team and hitting the ice in front of the fans at The SSE Arena, Belfast.”
The Stena Line Belfast Giants return to Challenge Cup action at The SSE Arena this weekend, taking on the Fife Flyers on Saturday 2 November and the Dundee Stars on Sunday 3 November. Tickets are on sale and available to purchase here.
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