Guess who’s making a comeback in a whole new game? Former Premier League football star Petr Cech has just joined the Belfast Giants ice hockey team! Yep, you read that right. The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea goalkeeper is bringing his A-game to the ice as temporary emergency cover. This isn’t his first time with the Giants though. He played for them back in April as part of a special All-Stars roster. And get this, the game raised over £65,000 for Ukrainian Hockey Dream – the charity of the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine. How cool is that?
The head coach of the Belfast Giants, Adam Keefe, couldn’t be more thrilled. He said, “We’re very appreciative of the support of both the Oxford City Stars and Petr himself. Petr is a highly decorated athlete, who knows what it takes to perform at the highest level, so his support during this loan period will be invaluable.”
Petr Cech is no stranger to the spotlight. With over 440 Premier League games under his belt, he’s a true legend. Let’s not forget his impressive collection of titles – four Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League, and Europa League. And that’s not all. He’s also represented the Czech Republic national team 124 times, playing in some major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Football Championships. Talk about a star player!
So, if you’re a fan of sports and unexpected comebacks, this is definitely something to cheer about. Who knows, maybe we’ll see Cech work his magic on the ice just like he did on the football field. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new chapter in Cech’s career!