Former Chelsea and Arsenal star Petr Cech, 41, completes switch to new membership
Petr Cech has re-signed for Elite League ice hockey facet Belfast Giants on a short-term mortgage deal.
The former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper has launched into a brand new skilled sporting profession since hanging his helmet up in 2019 following virtually 500 appearances in an iconic spell on the Blues and an extra 4 years at Arsenal, cementing him as one of many Premier League’s greatest-ever keepers.
Cech has since turned his hand to ice hockey the place he first performed as a goaltender for Guildford Phoenix. The Czech joined Oxford City Stars in 2023 from Chelmsford Chieftains earlier than occurring mortgage to Elite League facet Belfast Giants – who he has now returned to on a short-term foundation.
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He made one look throughout his earlier spell in November final yr because the Giants beat Glasgow Clan 5-1, making his skilled ice hockey debut in entrance of 6,000 on the SSE Arena. “I’m happy to be coming back to Belfast to rejoin the Giants,” mentioned Cech. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the ice and making more memories this time around.”
Giants coach Adam Keefe couldn’t have been happier to carry Cech again to the membership, he mentioned: “Petr was a great guy to have around the locker room during his last loan period with the Giants, and his experience and knowledge of performing at the highest level is invaluable.
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“It was fantastic to see Petr make his professional debut earlier this season, and we’re, once again, incredibly appreciative of Oxford City Stars’ support.”
Cech additionally turned out for the Giants in April final yr as a visitor towards Ukrainian facet Dnipro Kherson in a charity sport which raised over £65,000 to help the continuation of ice hockey within the war-torn nation.
The Giants play Glasgow Clan on Saturday (February 10) which might see Cech make his second debut for the membership towards the identical opposition earlier than they face Dundee Stars the next day.
