Former Chelsea & Arsenal legend Petr Cech makes his professional ice hockey debut
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech made his debut for Elite League ice hockey team Belfast Giants in a massive 5-1 win over Glasgow Clan.
The Czech Republic legend joined the Belfast Giants on loan from the London Lions earlier in November and has not taken long to make his debut for his team in his new sport.
Petr Cech has joined Belfast Giants on loan ✍️ #EIHL pic.twitter.com/ubRYc4zaPt
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 15, 2023
Cech was introduced by Belfast Giants coach Adam Keefe with 4:43 to go on the clock when the team was already 5-1 up and the game was already put to bed.
Former Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC goalkeeper Petr Čech just made his pro hockey debut in goal for the @BelfastGiants of the EIHL…
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) November 26, 2023
Petr is 41 🤯👏 pic.twitter.com/ODpK0MykJ8
The 6000-capacity crowd started chanting 'We Want Cech' encouraging the coach to bring on the Champions League winner and he did not disappoint.