The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 33-year-old forward Pierre-Olivier Morin for the 2024/25 season.
From Trois-Rivières in Québec, Morin arrives from Aalborg Pirates in the Metal Ligaen, having recorded over 180 total points in more than 250 appearances in all competitions across five seasons with the Danish side.
Adam Keefe, Head Coach of the Belfast Giants, said: “Po comes from a winning programme in Denmark. He’s a proven winner. A two-way centre who plays the right way which is required to win. He’s great in the face-off circle and can put the puck in the net. We are excited to bring him to Belfast.”
Before making the move to Scandinavia, Morin spent five seasons with the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières between 2012 and 2017, posting 133 total points in 108 games. In his final two seasons for Les Patriotes, Morin was appointed as one of the team’s alternate captains, an achievement that he would replicate at Aalborg during the 2021/22 season.
Commenting on joining the Belfast Giants, Pierre-Olivier Morin said: “I am excited to join the Giants next season. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the organisation and the fanbase, which makes me really look forward to the new season.
“The team has high expectations to bring trophies back to Belfast, and it’s always motivating to play for a club that aspires to win championships.”
For the 2022/23 season, Morin made the switch to the French Ligue Magnus, making over 50 appearances for Hockey Club Amiens Somme, before returning to the Pirates for the 2022/23 campaign.
Pierre-Olivier Morin added: “After spending a couple of years in Denmark, it will be fun to play in a new league and get to experience a new city.
“I can’t wait for next season to start, and to meet my new teammates and everyone associated with the club.”
Tickets for all Belfast Giants’ 2024/25 home games at The SSE Arena, Belfast are on sale now.
The Giants kickstart their pre-season schedule against the Cardiff Devils on Saturday 24 August, before welcoming Canadian sides Carleton University and the University of Alberta the following weekend on Friday 30 August and Sunday 1 September.
