Steve Thornton's side has won the Challenge Cup

The Belfast Giants were crowned Challenge Cup champions by beating Manchester Phoenix 3-1 at the Dundonald Ice Bowl on Tuesday night.

The victory saw the Giants triumph 6-5 on aggregate over two legs.

Paul Deniset and Steve Thornton scored goals for Belfast in the first period but Tony Hand replied for Manchester in the second period.

A goal by Mike Burgoyne in the third period was enough to see the Giants collect the silverware.

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