Great Britain began their World Championship (Division 1B) with a 4-1 victory over hosts Croatia in Zagreb. Robert Dowd had a goal and two assists as GB dominated the majority of the game from start to finish. Croatia had made the better start in the early stages before GB’s first real pressure came on the…
GREAT BRITAIN 4-1 CROATIA
Jonathan Phillips has been confirmed as captain for Great Britain, with Robert Dowd and Mark Richardson the assistant captains for the World Championship in Zagreb. GB begin their Division 1B tournament tonight against hosts Croatia with an 8pm face-off (7pm UK time). Head coach, Pete Russell, said: “These three are really experienced players and it…
Colin Shields wins his 75th cap tonight against Croatia in the World Championship (Division 1B), while Evan Mosey has been awarded his debut cap. A special ceremony took place in the dressing room before the game with the caps presented by Ice Hockey UK general secretary Andy French and a speech given by GB general…
It is game day in Zagreb and Ice Hockey UK TV, in association with McDonald’s, previews all the action. GB face Croatia tonight at 8pm (7pm UK time) and head coach Pete Russell gives his thoughts ahead of the first game. There’s a special feature with Ashley Tait and Russell Cowley, who have played for…
Great Britain head coach Pete Russell says his side’s never-say-die attitude is crucial as their World Championship (Division 1B) campaign gets under way tonight in Zagreb. GB begin the 2016 tournament against hosts Croatia, in front of what’s expected to be a full house at the Dom Sportova Arena. Britain then face Estonia on Monday…
There are a number of ways you can follow Great Britain tonight as they begin their World Championship (Division 1B) tournament against hosts Croatia. The game faces-off at 8pm local time (7pm in the UK). BBC SPORT: Seth Bennett and guests will bring you play-by-play commentary on the BBC Sport website. Click here to listen….
Defenceman Jonathan Weaver says Great Britain’s high tempo was one of the keys to their 4-1 World Championship (Division 1B) victory over Croatia in Zagreb. Goals from Robert Dowd, Weaver, Crag Peacock and Colin Shields gave GB a win over the hosts on opening day. Weaver said: “I thought we were excellent. It was a…
Forward David Clarke says there were contributions all over the ice as Great Britain beat hosts Croatia 4-1 in their opening game at the World Championship (Division 1B) in Zagreb. Robert Dowd, Jonathan Weaver, Craig Peacock and Colin Shields were all on target as Pete Russell’s side made an excellent start to the tournament. Clarke…
Captain Jonathan Phillips says the Great Britain supporters were “fantastic” in their opening-day win over Croatia in the World Championship. Backed by over 200 fans, GB stormed to a 4-1 victory over the hosts in their first game at the Division 1B tournament in Zagreb. Robert Dowd, Jonathan Weaver, Craig Peacock and Colin Shields scored…
Sheffield Steelers forward Jonathan Phillips says there will be no drop in intensity now Great Britain have arrived in Zagreb for the World Championship (Division 1B). Pete Russell’s side completed a week-long training camp in Coventry, where they had two on-ice sessions per day. GB also had back-to-back matches against Poland and both games went…
Great Britain forward Robert Dowd says everyone is focused with the start of the World Championship in Zagreb only one day away. GB arrived in Croatia on Thursday and had two on-ice training sessions yesterday and will return to the ice at lunchtime today (Saturday). Hosts Croatia are GB’s first opponents tomorrow, when the two sides…
Defenceman Mark Richardson says Great Britain will need to be strong defensively if they are to be successful at the World Championship in Zagreb this week. GB begin their Division 1B six-team tournament with a game against hosts Croatia tomorrow (Sunday). Britain will play five games in seven days, also coming up against Estonia, Lithuania,…