Signs that the Giants are beginning to find their stride.

JJ Piccinich drags the puck out of the corner and his effort hits the top of the crossbar so hard, the puck bounces high into the crowd.

After last night’s intensity, this game taking a while to get going.

First penalty of the game goes to Giants Bo Hanson for slashing and the Storm have the man advantage

Today’s starting netminders are Jackson Whistle for the Giants and Evan Weninger for the Storm.

The puck is dropped and we are underway…

Well after a quick night’s sleep and mum’s Sunday roast we are back at the SSE Arena for this afternoons Elite League clash between the Belfast Giants and Manchester Storm.

The Giants fans are still buzzing after last nights exciting 4-2 win over Sheffield that pulled them within a point of leaders, Cardiff.

That victory means the hosts are a win away from ending the week on top of the Elite League.

With the Devils in Continental Cup Final action the Giants will make up their remaining game in hand today.

Manchester blew a 4-1 lead at home to Fife on Saturday and lost 5-4, but but still have four games in hand to get themselves into a playoff place.

It will be another sell-out this afternoon with the Giants fans expectant.

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