‘It's a privilege': Belfast Giants turn to familiar face as club appoint new captain to succeed Mark Cooper

Belfast Telegraph

3 days ago

The 33-year-old is the most successful captain in the club's history after winning five trophies in his two seasons wearing the 'C', including leading them to the Grand Slam in the 2022/23 season.
Goodwin relinquished the captaincy following the treble campaign having departed the club, handing the reins over to good friend Mark Cooper, but has resumed the role following Cooper's retirement this off-season.
'It is a privilege to be named captain of the Belfast Giants. Leading this great club is a responsibility and opportunity that I take to heart. I look forward to doing my part in bringing more trophies back to the great city of Belfast,' commented Goodwin.
The St Louis native first joined the Giants midway through the 2019/20 season which was ultimately shortened due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, but returned following the resumption of the Elite League in 2021 when he was named captain for the first time.
In his five seasons with the Giants, Goodwin has scored 79 goals and 266 points in 230 games by forming a dynamic line with Scott Conway and J.J. Piccinich, and has lifted seven trophies in total with the team.
The latter two trophies came last season after the former Penn State star re-joined the team in January after taking some time away from the game, proved to be his most successful in Belfast, Goodwin proving to be a massive boost as the team regained their League title and clinched another Cup crown.
'Goody has proven himself to be a great captain and leader of this team. He has captained us to a treble championship and completely understands what it takes to win as a group and what it means to be a Belfast Giant. He embodies everything we look for in a leader,' added Keefe.