WILLIAM-JOHN U19 DEBUT FOR FIFE
WJ was truly honoured to get his U19 debut for his adopted club Fife at the age of 14. He got a great win 5-1 and his older colleagues took great care of him during the game!
WJ PICKS UP FIRST START IN DUNDEE
William John was delighted for the invite to come an play with Dundee in a tough encounter against Kilmarnock
WJ Picks up an MVP against old Foes England
It was honours spoiled against old rivals England with both teams winning and losing 2 games each. WJ was honoured to be selected as MVP in game 2 pulling off 49 saves in game.
WJ Makes UK BRITISH SELECTS debut in 3 ICE CHAMPIONSHIP
William-John got his first opportunity to star in the prestigious UK British Selects 3 Ice Championship with some of the best U17 players in the UK. Much quicker that normal Ice Hockey and over the 2 days he learnt a lot which helped him improve his speed work.
WJ AND GIANTS PICK UP 2 TIGHT WINS ON THE ROAD
WJ and the Belfast Giants had to battle hard to pick up two massive wins 7-4 against Edinburgh and 7-6 against Aberdeen, having been 6-2 down going into the final period.
William-John and Junior Giants secure runner up at the prestigious Lisburn and Castlereagh Council Sports Team of the Year.
William-John takes man of the match in fife
WJ lost narrowly to Fife U16 with 2 goals scored early on in the game and the Giants finding the net once in the same period. The teams fought hard for the last 2 periods, with chances for both to snatch the game, but both netminders stayed firm. The big man had a .942% and took the MVP award.
ABC COUNCIL JUNIOR MALE SPORTS AWARD
Very proud moment last night as the ‘Big Man’ received his award from ABC Council for runner up in the prestigious sports awards in the junior male category. Lovely pictures with Denise Watson (U105) Mr McLoughlin (Principle Banbridge Academy) Cllr Mark Baxter and Cllr Tim McClelland.
William-John'S season opens with 3-1 wIN
Great start to the new season for the New Life Teeth sponsored William- John Hanna as he started the season off with a massive 3-1 win over Lanarkshire Lighting at the SSE Arena The big man had 61 saves to pull off to keep the score line to 3-1 with a save/ shot ratio of .967 and start the season with an empathetic win
William John proud to lift the leeds u16 aaA Cup with fife
Great start with a massive 3-1 win over Lanarkshire Lighting at the SSE Arena WJ had 61 saves to pull off to keep the score line to 3-1 with a save/ shot ratio of .967
WJ selected for international elite mentor prograMME
William John has been selected by Colm Booth to be part of the MG1 Elite Mentoring Programme 2024/25.
GIANTS WIN MAJOR TOURNAMENT IN HULL TO DO THE TREBLE
William- John and the team have done the unthinkable by winning 3 back to back major tournaments. Unbeaten the whole tournament, it took a sudden death shoot out in the semi-final to see off a fantastic Kingston (Hull) side and then WJ kept his net empty in the final as he saved all the penalties to see off Invicta.
Giants Win the Ensign Ewart Cup in Scotland
June 2024: William- John proudly led his very own Belfast Giants to the Ensign Ewart Cup in Scotland, bringing the prestigious cup back home to Belfast. Having won all their group games (Fife 4-2, Lanarkshire 3-1, North Ayr 11-2 and Kilmarnock 8-0) The Giants beat Fife in a sudden death penalty shoot out to win.
WILLIAM JOHN WInS MVP & ALL STARS IN SCOTLAND
William John was truly honoured to pick up 2 prestigious awards in Scotland this weekend, what a fantastic end to the league season and now on the road with some big tournaments to come.
UK Draft Showcase
William- John was selected to play in the EIHA draft showcase event (Team Clarke) which pitched the best players in the UK at U15 level against each other. He also had the opportunity to complete off ice training at the English Institute of Sport and work with some of the best coaches and support staff in GB.
EIHA Scotland vs England
What a great weekend in Scotland as the old rivals were pitched against each other for a winner takes all tournament. We got off to a great start winning 3-2 in a second session of sudden death. William- John had the game of his life as Scotland beat England 5-1 as the old rivals clashed before heading out to Europe.
Fife 5 vs North Ayr 3
Scottish Cup Champion U16 2024
What a final, as WJ got his big opportunity to play up for Fife in a scintillating game against North Ayr. With both net minders taking in excess of 40 shots each, it was the big mans 'time to shine'. With North Ayr trailing 4:3 they pilled the pressure but it was the Fife team that stayed solid to win the cup!