Former Cleveland Monsters center Jake Gaudet has signed with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL. The signing was made official today by the Giants. Gaudet, a native of Ottawa, ON, played 158 games for the Monsters from 2020-2025 before being loaned to the Providence Bruins to end the season. He totaled 31 points. Gaudet went undrafted. Per a Belfast press release: "Jake is a solid two-way centre who has remained in the American Hockey League because of it. He skates well, has a strong hockey IQ, and can play in all situations. He will be a great addition to our roster," says Giants Head Coach Adam Keefe. Gaudet says, “I’m really looking forward to joining the Giants. I’ve heard great things about the club, the fanbase, and the atmosphere in Belfast. It’s an exciting opportunity for me, and I’m ready to work hard and do whatever I can to help the team be successful this season.” Belfast played in Belfast, Northern Ireland of the Elite Ice Hockey League. Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story. Key Dates To Watch In Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Schedule [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/456f2948-8b0c-4418-aa0d-5833a84b8e05.jpeg] Key Dates To Watch In Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Schedule The 2025-26 season schedule was released almost two weeks ago, and since then fans around the league have had the chance to circle what they deem important dates. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, there is a lot of hype surrounding this team after the season they had last year. They were one of the league’s biggest surprises, which had just about everyone around the hockey world cheering for them. Now, they are set to do the same, but this year punch their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs. But first, there are some key matchups that Blue Jackets fans should have circled, so let’s go over them. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/key-dates-to-watch-in-blue-jackets-2025-26-schedule] On This Date In Columbus Blue Jackets History: The Blue Jackets Swap Cam Atkinson For Jake Voráček [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/689a5b3d-49d4-4e51-935f-a765b22b6964.webp] On This Date In Columbus Blue Jackets History: The Blue Jackets Swap Cam Atkinson For Jake Voráček On July 24th, 2021, there was a trade that absolutely no one saw coming: Cam Atkinson was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers for Jake Voráček . [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/on-this-date-in-columbus-blue-jackets-history-the-blue-jackets-swap-cam-atkinson-for-jake-voracek]
