Co-authored by Robert Fitzpatrick and Joe Bertagna, ‘Ring the Bell! The Story of the Friendship Four’ is a brand-new book that explores the history and growth of the Friendship Four college ice hockey tournament. Chronicling the origins and impact of the Friendship Four, which has produced no less than 13 Belfast Giants, the book not only explores the 20 different NCAA universities that have taken part, but also describes how the friendships formed have endured and developed.

Held at The SSE Arena, Belfast since 2015, the Friendship Four is an annual mid-season men’s ice hockey tournament. Contested between four North American college teams, the Friendship Four is currently the only NCAA Division One ice hockey event to take place outside of the United States, with participants competing for the Belpot Trophy.